Bangladesh has lost 900 children to measles – a warning to other countries where vaccine rates have slipped
After a pandemic-era collapse in vaccination, Bangladesh is racing to protect children from measles, but lasting protection depends on reaching 95% coverage.
Almost 300,000 people now live in flood-prone areas in the Nepalese Himalayas – new research
India's DRI Seizes 21 kg of Smuggled Gold in Crackdown
Himalayan hazards are becoming more complex. Our warning systems need to catch up
Despite losing everything, communities along the Nepal-Tibet border are helping each other rebuild
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Bangladesh has lost 900 children to measles – a warning to other countries where vaccine rates have slipped
After a pandemic-era collapse in vaccination, Bangladesh is racing to protect children from measles, but lasting protection depends on reaching 95% co…
Cebu Travel Guide - Kawasan Falls, City Routes Plan
It's a practical travel guide to Kawasan Falls plus a compact city routes plan for visitors wanting both waterfall adventure and urban highlights in C…
Pakistan's Governance Reforms Signal a New Era
Across Pakistan, a quiet but consequential transformation is taking shape within its political institutions and governance structures. In recent months, policymakers, civil society actors, and provincial administrations …
China’s submarine missile test looks routine. The real story is the panic it triggered
All nuclear powers test missiles. Why do China’s tests provoke such a fierce response?…
Sigiriya Travel Guide - Rock Fortress Access, Tips
Sigiriya rises from the central plains of Sri Lanka as a 5th-century rock fortress crowned by palace ruins, frescoes, and extensive water gardens. Acc…
South Korea Builds Smarter, More Open Governance
South Korea is quietly engineering one of the most ambitious governance transformations in the Asia-Pacific region. Driven by a public increasingly fluent in digital platforms and a civil society demanding greater accoun…
Pakistan's Governance Reforms Reshape Public Trust
Across Pakistan, a steady and deliberate shift in governance philosophy is taking hold. Political institutions that were once viewed with skepticism b…
Taiwan's Civic Culture Shapes a New Era of Governance
Across Taiwan, a quiet but consequential transformation is reshaping the relationship between government and the governed. Political institutions that…
Jeju Island Travel Guide - Flights, Routes, Key Sites
Many travelers head to Jeju Island for dramatic volcanic scenery, sandy beaches, and compact size that makes island-hopping easy within a few days. Major airlines operate frequent flights from Seoul's Gimpo and Incheon a…
FAO Calls for Urgent Support to Safeguard Afghanistan's 2027 Wheat Harvest
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization has issued an urgent appeal for assistance to protect Afghanistan's 2027 wheat harvest, warning that rising f…
Phuket Travel Guide - Beaches, Routes, Island Access
Phuket is Thailand's largest island and a gateway to Andaman Sea islands, offering a mix of bustling beach towns, serene coves, and easy transport lin…
