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Nihon Hidankyo, a Japansese Organisation of Atomic Bomb Survivors, Receives the...
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 to the Japanese organisation the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers...
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The Future of Language
In our everchanging lexical world, where languages twist and turn, and sometimes bend over backwards or die out to suit trends, cultural changes and technology, the future of the spoken and written word is difficult to predict.
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Ghost Nets of the Ocean
Huge fishing vessels pipe through the Torres Strait every day, casting their nets and reeling in the bounty. But yet more net drifts along the coast, forgotten but for the animals that become ensnared in it, and the islanders whose paradise wanes with the ocean's suffering. Rising to the call, these ambassadors have woven their message of conservation into stunning works of art.
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A Day Dedicated to Migrants
While migration is on the rise in a globalising world, it is not always a seamless process. Displacement, moving to establish a better life, or exile of any sort has been an expression of an individual’s will to overcome adversity and to live a better life throughout human history.
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On the Silk Road
A caravan of camels crossing the desert is the romanticised epitome of the Silk Road. Where were they going? What were they carrying? Why were they even journeying at all?
Belitung: A Private Paradise
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Turquoise, crystal clear waters, beautiful marine life, pristine white beaches, delicious cuisine and aromatic artisanal coffee, Belitung is a spectacular island which offers visitors the unspoilt beauty of Bali in a secluded location just one and half hours from Singapore! Part of the Banka-Belitung island province...
The Silent Epidemic
Sixty percent of the world’s diabetic population is Asian. And yet, many people don’t understand the dangers of this disease – and how to prevent it.
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Nihon Hidankyo, a Japansese Organisation of Atomic Bomb Survivors, Receives the 2024 Nobel Peace...
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 to the Japanese organisation the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers...
Why so Green?
From the Green Dome of the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina to the fluorescent greens of flags and political campaigns, Islam has established itself as...
Top 10 Highest Peaks in the Karakoram Range
Where Is the Karakoram?
The Karakoram is a mountain range in the Kashmir region spanning the borders of Pakistan, China and India, with the northwestern...
The Karakoram Anomaly Decoded
Text Anita Verde Images Anita Verde and Peter Marshall
For decades, scientists have believed that glaciers in the Karakoram Range are defying the trend of...
The Hunter’s Best Friend
Dogs are the obligatory companions of a sea hunter. The Bering Strait never freezes completely, the “fast ice” – sea ice fastened to the...
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Island Nations of Asia
What is an Island Nation?
An island country is a nation that is made up of one or more islands or land that is surrounded...