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Art of transhumance: The intertwined lives of sheep and their Himalayan herders

For shepherds, life on the move also reflects mountain culture. But how long can this way of survival continue?

  • Published: May 20, 202511:09 am
  • Author Prakash Baral
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‘Sunting’: A tribute to the women who shaped Indonesia

The exhibition follows the footsteps of women who were instrumental to national development through their contributions in education, medicine and journalism.

  • Published: May 20, 202511:08 am
  • Author Nur Janti
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Recreating late Vietnamese president Ho Chi Minh’s inspiring sandals

In 1947, he received a pair of sandals made from the rubber tyre of a French car—a humble yet symbolic gift. He wore them for 20 years, and they became an enduring symbol of his…

  • Published: May 20, 202510:57 am
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Malaysian women’s doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah believe action speaks louder than words

The world No. 4 pair have been under scrutiny due to their ongoing contract standoff with the Badminton Association of Malaysia but did not let the issue stop them from winning…

  • Published: May 20, 202510:46 am
  • Author R. Kirubashini
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Filipinos still spending less in small neighbourhood stores–study

Consumers have increasingly opted for smaller, more frequent purchases to stretch their limited disposable income.

  • Published: May 20, 202510:35 am
  • Author Alden M. Monzon
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Sigh of relief, for now: The Jakarta Post

While the Geneva agreement brings hope, it does not undo all the damage. Global trade will never be what it used to be.

  • Published: May 20, 202510:24 am
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Famine in waiting: Dawn

In a world where millions go to bed hungry, and where children’s futures are traded for geopolitical gains, we must ask: how long can humanity endure this?

  • Published: May 20, 202510:23 am
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Bangladesh’s strategic tightrope in Rakhine

Bangladesh's dilemma mirrors that of many small states: act as a responsible global citizen while avoiding entanglement in others' conflicts.

  • Published: May 20, 202510:12 am
  • Author Zakir Kibria
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What Indonesia owes Timor-Leste

The memory of the independence struggle is still fresh in Timor-Leste and despite the bitterness of our shared history, perhaps it is time to bury the hatchet and for Indonesia to…

  • Published: May 20, 202510:11 am
  • Author Fadhil Haidar Sulaeman
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Cambodia’s National Day of Remembrance: Recalling pain and resolving to prevent future genocides

May 20 provides an opportunity to commemorate the suffering caused by the Khmer Rouge regime and to reaffirm a commitment to preventing genocide from returning to Cambodia.

  • Published: May 20, 202510:00 am
  • Author The Phnom Penh Post

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