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Gen Z Protests: Social Media and Pop Culture in the Fight for Reform

October 13, 2025

Spreading across Asia, Africa and Europe, youth-led protests have quickly risen over recent months through the use of social media and pop culture symbols, rattling governments in a passionate call for change. 

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

Ethiopia’s Hydroelectric Dam Opens Despite Egypt’s Protests

October 13, 2025

Undeterred by decades of water rights controversy, Ethiopia finally opened its monumental hydroelectric dam across part of the Blue Nile River, a project that has garnered fierce opposition from Egypt and Sudan.  

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In Africa, Environment and Sustainability, Egypt, Ethiopia, News and Social Action Tags Egypt, Africa, ethiopia, Environment

Why a Russia-India-China Alliance May Not Be Sustainable

October 13, 2025

While recent meetings show warmth and unity among the countries’ leaders, the possibility of a sustained alliance seems complex and difficult. 

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

The Fight to Preserve Cantonese Language and Culture

October 7, 2025

Despite pressure from the Chinese government, the will to preserve the Cantonese language remains strong in China and around the world. 

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

How to Spend the Perfect Day in Islamabad, Pakistan

October 7, 2025

Explore this guide to an amazing day in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, a serene but simple city often overlooked by locals and tourists alike.

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

A Daring Path to Pakistan’s Hidden Alpine Meadow

October 7, 2025

Fairy Meadows, nestled at the foot of Nanga Parbat in Pakistan, attracts travelers each year who navigate a perilous mountain road and steep trek to reach its alpine meadows.

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

How to Maximize Your 5 hours in Dry Tortugas

October 6, 2025

Daytrippers only have five hours to spend in one of the U.S.'s least-visited National Parks. 

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In Florida, North America, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel, USA Tags USA, North America, Travel

Don’t Eat and Walk: Japan’s Rule That Leaves Travelers Confused

September 30, 2025

The Japanese value of staying in the moment and being mindful grounds the custom of not eating and walking simultaneously. 

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In Asia, Japan, Tips and Tools, World and Travel Tags Asia, Japan, Advice and Cheat Sheets

The Complex Sovereignty Claims Over the Amazon

September 30, 2025

When it comes to the rights over the Amazon rainforest, international governments and Indigenous communities don’t always agree.

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In Global Politics, News and Social Action, South America Tags International Affairs, South America

The Efficacy of International Courts: What Do They Do?

September 30, 2025

The International Criminal Court and wartime tribunals are large figureheads for global justice, offering questionable accountability.

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

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

France Debates Ban on Childfree Hotels and Restaurants

September 29, 2025

In France, the debate on childfree hotels, restaurants, campsites and resorts is coming to a head. 

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In Art Food & Culture, France, Europe, World and Travel Tags France, Arts and Culture, Europe

6 Bountiful Harvest Festivals Around the World

September 23, 2025

From enjoying mooncakes in China to throwing marjoram in Iran, cultures worldwide commemorate abundant harvests through traditional customs, family gatherings and celebrating nature. 

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In Art Food & Culture, Global, World and Travel Tags global, Arts and Culture

7 Essential Stops on Canada’s Lake Huron Circle Tour

September 23, 2025

Experiencing the Canadian side of Lake Huron gives travellers the opportunity to delve into local culture, see unusual landscapes and adventure outdoors along the lake’s diverse shoreline.

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In North America, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel, USA Tags USA, North Amerca, Travel

Exploring Iceland’s Remote Highlands

September 23, 2025

Only accessible for a few months each year, these trails offer unrivaled volcanic and geographic sights.

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In Europe, Iceland, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags Travel, Europe, Iceland

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

How Travelers Can Cut Down on Waste

September 22, 2025

To help protect the environment and local communities, travelers can make small changes to reduce the waste that tourism leaves behind.

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In Environment and Sustainability, Global, News and Social Action Tags Sustainability, Global

Understanding The Tensions Between the U.S. and Venezuela

September 22, 2025

U.S. warships head toward Venezuela amid increased tensions, but what’s truly behind the feud between Washington and Caracas?

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In Global Politics, News and Social Action, South America, Venezuela Tags Venezuela, South America, 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

The Global Story of Braids and Identity

September 15, 2025

Across continents and centuries, braids have been more than hairstyles; they’ve served as symbols of identity, resistance, status and survival, carrying the stories of entire cultures within them.

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In Art Food & Culture, Global, World and Travel Tags Arts and Culture, Global
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