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The Dalai Lama Announces His Succession Plan

July 31, 2025

The long-exiled Dalai Lama has confirmed he will have a successor, defending that “no one else” has authority in this matter.

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In Asia, News and Social Action, Global Politics, Tibet Tags Asia, International Affairs, Tibet

Gaza’s Starvation Has Made Giving Birth a Death Sentence

July 30, 2025

A United Nations agency warns that malnutrition in Gaza risks the loss of an entire generation, highlighting the threat it poses to women’s healthcare.

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In News and Social Action, Palestine, Global Health, Asia Tags Human Rights, Global Health, Asia, palestine

Why is Israel Targeting Syria Again?

July 22, 2025

Analysts say Israel’s recent strikes on Syria aim not only to protect the Druze minority but also to serve its goals of geopolitical influence. 

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In Asia, Israel, News and Social Action, Global Politics, Syria Tags Asia, Syria, Israel, War and Conflict

China’s Waste Revolution: Turning Garbage into Energy

July 21, 2025

With waste-to-energy plants booming, the nation faces an unexpected garbage shortage.

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In Asia, Environment and Sustainability, China, News and Social Action Tags Asia, China, Sustainability

Overcommercialization Drives Ethical Dilemmas on Mount Everest

July 15, 2025

Summiting Mount Everest has long been the ultimate challenge for mountaineers, but rising death rates and visitor congestion have put a spotlight on its ethics. 

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In Asia, World and Travel, Nepal, Outdoor Adventure and Wildlife Tags Outdoor, Asia, Nepal

Thai Prime Minister’s Suspension Reveals Gender Bias Pattern

July 8, 2025

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has suspended its second woman prime minister, just like it did to its first, raising concerns about democracy and gender biases in Thai politics. 

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In Asia, Global Politics, News and Social Action, Thailand Tags Asia, International Affairs, thailand

Vanishing Archives: Hong Kong Artists Resurrect Protest

July 2, 2025

In the wake of censorship and arrests, Hong Kong’s artists are quietly preserving protest materials through informal and digital means.

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In Asia, Global Politics, China, News and Social Action Tags Asia, China, International Affairs

Understanding Mecca’s Sacred Symbol: The Kaaba

July 1, 2025

Here is how the sacred site of Mecca in Saudi Arabia shapes faith, identity and worship in Islam.

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In Asia, Art Food & Culture, Saudi Arabia, World and Travel Tags Asia, Saudi Arabia, Arts and Culture

Singapore: The Green Metropolis

July 1, 2025

This ultra-modern city has become Asia’s most sustainable oasis.

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In Asia, Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action, Singapore Tags Asia, Singapore, Sustainability

At The Frontlines of Climate Change: The Middle East

June 23, 2025

The Middle East is bearing the brunt of climate change, heating up at twice the global rate and navigating devastating fallout from droughts, displacement and conflict.

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In Asia, Global, Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action Tags Asia, Global, Climate Change

Pod Culture in Japan: Exploring the Quiet World of Capsule Hotels

June 23, 2025

A close-up tour of Japan’s high-tech sleep culture across three iconic cities.

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In Asia, Japan, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags Travel, Asia, Japan

The Cage Home Crisis in Hong Kong

June 23, 2025

Hong Kong's reputation as one of the most expensive housing markets in the world has led to more than 200,000 people living in cage homes, bedspace apartments likened to coffins for the living.

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In Asia, China, Global Health & Crisis, News and Social Action Tags Asia, China, Global Poverty

The Clean Energy Revolution Comes to Mongolian Ger Districts

June 23, 2025

A large portion of Ulaanbaatar’s population lives in traditional tent housing or gers and experiences some of the world’s worst pollution; sustainable energy may be the solution.

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In Asia, Environment and Sustainability, Mongolia, News and Social Action Tags Asia, Mongolia, Sustainability

As Tehran Burns, Civilians are Caught in the Crossfire

June 20, 2025

Despite facing government censorship, the voices of Iranian residents reveal the fear and grief they endure under Israeli attacks.

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In Asia, Global Health & Crisis, Israel, Iran, News and Social Action Tags Isreal, Iran, War and Conflict

Dubai on a Dime: A Budget Traveler’s Guide to the City of Gold

June 10, 2025

A practical guide to experiencing Dubai’s culture, food, and coastline without spending a fortune.

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In Asia, Travel Inspiration, United Arab Emerites, World and Travel Tags Asia, United Arab Emirates, Travel

The Return of Child Marriage to South Asia

June 10, 2025

Families grappling with post-pandemic economic decline are turning to child marriages, undermining efforts to eradicate the practice.

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In Asia, Human Rights, News and Social Action Tags Asia, Children and Youth

The Ongoing Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights in Sri Lanka

June 9, 2025

As Pride Month approaches, 1.5 million Sri Lankans continue to fight against the longstanding criminalisation of homosexuality.

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In Asia, News and Social Action, Sri Lanka, Human Rights Tags Sri Lanka, LGBTQIA+, Asia

Greta Thunberg Sets Sail to Gaza to Raise Awareness

June 5, 2025

As Israel’s blockade threatens famine, Thunberg and other activists launch a civilian flotilla with humanitarian aid, in protest.

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In News and Social Action, Asia, Israel, Palestine, Global Politics Tags Israel, palestine, Asia, War and Conflict

Cartoonists Under Fire: The Fight for Free Expression in India

June 3, 2025

Political cartoonists in India are facing legal threats and online abuse for criticizing the government, revealing how satire itself is now under siege.

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In Asia, India, Global Politics, News and Social Action Tags International Affairs, india, Asia

Paved Roads Not Necessary: Mongolian Road Trip

May 28, 2025

See temples, ride camels and enjoy desert views across the country.

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In Asia, Mongolia, World and Travel, Travel Inspiration Tags Travel, Asia, Mongolia
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