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A Hidden Tribe in the Caves and Jungle of the Philippines

September 29, 2025

An Indigenous tribe in the island of Palawan, Philippines, continues to live between caves and the jungle, relying directly on nature’s resources to survive.

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In Asia, Philippines, World and Travel, Travel Inspiration Tags Asia, philippines, Travel

Gen Z Protests Topple Nepal’s Government

September 23, 2025

After years of government instability and censorship, Nepal’s Gen Z led an uprising that not only dissolved a corrupt parliament but also paved the way for political reconstruction.  

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

This Taiwan Town Brings “Spirited Away” to Life

September 15, 2025

Beyond the visual similarities to the iconic Studio Ghibli film, Jiufen also boasts stunning architecture, nature and history. 

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

Traditional Gender Roles in South Korea Maintain Inequality

September 15, 2025

As South Korean women suffer under the inequality facilitated by traditional gender stereotypes, many call for change through feminist movements and passionate demands for political reform. 

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In Education and Empowerment, Asia, South Korea, News and Social Action Tags Asia, South Korea, Women and Girls

The History Behind Japan’s Women-only Trains

September 2, 2025

With the need to address transit safety and security, these pink-labeled train cars are Japan’s solution.

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In Asia, Education and Empowerment, Japan, News and Social Action Tags Asia, Japan, Women and Girls

Famine and Water Shortage Amid Yemen Crisis

September 2, 2025

Magnifying crises already facing the country, political struggles between Houthi rebels and foreign countries, including Israel, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, contribute to Yemen’s rapid devastation. 

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In Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action, Water, Yemen, Asia Tags Asia, Yemen, Water

Horse Trekking along the Kyrgyz Silk Road

August 25, 2025

Visiting the caravan stopover Tash Rabat and the nearby glacial lake Chatyr-Kul can be demanding, but it is worth the journey to trek along the Silk Road on horseback.

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In Asia, Kyrgyzstan, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags Asia, kyrgyzstan, Travel

How Women in Turkey Stitch Resistance Into Fabric

August 25, 2025

Across Turkey, textile art bridges cultural heritage with feminist activism in the face of authoritarianism.

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In Asia, Human Rights, Europe, News and Social Action, Turkey Tags Turkey, Asia, Europe, Activism

Ecotourism in Bhutan

August 19, 2025

Ecotourism policies in Bhutan promote sustainable travel and protect the beauty of its diverse landscapes and natural environment.

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

10 Must-See Sites in Lahore, Pakistan

August 19, 2025

Explore this guide to Lahore, Pakistan, and understand the history behind the major sites of one of South Asia’s most culturally rich cities.

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In Asia, Pakistan, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags Asia, pakistan, Travel

Then and Now: The Role of Women in Afghanistan

August 18, 2025

From the 1920s to today, women's roles and rights have evolved across a century of Afghan history.

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In Afghanistan, Asia, Human Rights, News and Social Action Tags Afghanistan, Asia, Human Rights

Tiger Rewilding Efforts Transform Kazakhstan

August 18, 2025

Central Asian Tigers are again roaming Kazakhstan, 70 years after their extinction. Their return is celebrated as an ecological triumph, but it also brings apprehension and uncertainty as locals express concerns for the safety of humans and livestock.

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In Asia, Environment and Sustainability, Europe, Kazakhstan, News and Social Action Tags Asia, Europe, Kazakhstan, Environment

Indonesia’s Human Taxis on a Volcanic Mountain

August 12, 2025

A tool once used by sulfur miners on Mount Ijen is now a human-powered trolley taxi, carrying tourists up the steep volcano for a closer look at its acidic crater and blue fire.

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

Malaysia is Done with Taking America’s Plastic

August 12, 2025

America can no longer rely on Malaysia to take its plastic, so where will it go now, and what’s next for the global waste trade?

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In Asia, Malaysia, Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action Tags Asia, malaysia, Environment

Kashmir’s Climate Crisis: Where Environmental Stress Meets Political Tension

August 12, 2025

As glaciers melt and weather patterns shift, Kashmir and surrounding regions face increasing risks to water, agriculture and peace. 

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

Dhobi Ghat: The World’s Largest Open-Air Laundry

August 5, 2025

This massive outdoor wash yard continues to serve Mumbai’s hotels, hospitals and homes after more than a century of operation.

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In Asia, India, Art Food & Culture, World and Travel Tags Arts and Culture, india, Asia

Thailand’s Smog Problem

August 1, 2025

With gray, smog-covered skylines, the tropical country and its citizens are facing serious pollution issues. 

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

Will Recognizing the Taliban Ultimately Help The Afghan People?

August 1, 2025

Although Russia’s official decision to recognize the Taliban came as a surprise, many countries already unofficially acknowledge the de facto government, and some argue that Western recognition may be the best way to help the Afghan people.

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In Afghanistan, Asia, Human Rights, News and Social Action Tags Asia, Afghanistan, Human Rights

The Human Cost of Illegal Fishing in Thailand

July 31, 2025

The global seafood industry’s demand has fueled illegal fishing practices, like forced labor and human trafficking, with Thailand being a hotspot of these illicit affairs.

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In Asia, Human Rights, News and Social Action, Thailand Tags Asia, thailand, Human Rights

The Dire State of Education and Health Care in Syria

July 31, 2025

Education and health support are increasingly important in Syria's present and future for the over two million children without education. 

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In Asia, Education and Empowerment, News and Social Action, Syria Tags Asia, syria, Education
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