When despair dials 119: South Korean firefighters on the front line against suicide
The emotional weight of their job takes a lasting toll.
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Who cares about Bangladeshi women prisoners in India?
The women interviewed by the writer were between 18 and 22 years of age and came to India for varied reasons, ranging from the hope of making a living to escaping violent and…
Fuelled by air pollution, storms in Southeast Asia are becoming stronger: Study
Polluted storms increase rainfall by up to 50 percent, found a study, which was published on Oct 3 in the Geophysical Research Letters scientific journal.
Karachi Zoo is proof that man is the cruelest animal
The tragedy is not just caged animals dying a slow death in the name of “education,” but the haunting reflection of our own moral decay.
The slow death of Bangladesh’s Lawachara Forest
Illegal tree felling, bamboo theft, gas exploration, excessive tourism, and land encroachment have contributed to the crisis, forcing animals out of the forest and into nearby…
Asia Inside Review: Myanmar’s junta enjoying ‘honeymoon’ with China, seeking support from Russia
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has shown little interest in the situation in Myanmar, as was the case in Mr Trump’s first term.
Storms, floods lead Philippines disasters, but quick fixes prevail
Despite this clear pattern, an expert noted that the national debate remains stuck on expensive and controversial flood-control projects whose “benefits and transparency remain…
Extreme weather puts Hanoi’s outdoor workers at risk
A survey of more than 300 outdoor workers in the capital revealed two types of risks: cumulative risks—prolonged exposure to heat, air pollution, and noise; and event-based…
Return of ‘Java Man’ fossil to Indonesia hailed, may open door for more ancient human study
The remains of a Homo erectus unearthed by Dutch geologist Eugene Dubois in Java, were used to suggest the existence of early humans in Asia, challenging prevailing theories that…
The white shoe that became a symbol of Nepal’s Gen Z rebellion
Bought with hard-earned wages from serving in the Russian army, the blood-soaked shoe of 28-year-old Prakash Bohara now stands as an enduring icon of the Gen Z movement.