Nepalis losing millions in illicit pursuit of ‘American dream’
They keep trying to reach their dream destination even after being repeatedly duped by unscrupulous agents.
How turtles keep Penang seas safer
Migratory green sea turtles are vital to controlling Penang’s jellyfish population.
Understanding the wheat ‘crisis’ in Pakistan
Recent protests by farmers, sparked by governmental policies and market conditions, have thrown the sector into turmoil, exacerbating the ongoing challenges of inflation and low…
The poor souls of Sindh who cannot afford to sit idle, even in a heatwave
The province's labourers and daily-wage workers, who must toil in the heat to earn food for their families, have no choice but to brave oppressive conditions.
Financially active South Korean women bear fewer children, report finds
Working women or dual-income households in South Korea have fewer children on average than households with a single breadwinner, as child care is disproportionately also done by…
India saw its best periods of economic growth under coalition govt’s: Congress leader
A man not new to controversies, Shashi Tharoor has received both bouquets and brickbats for his nonchalant and friendly banter, especially on social media.
Long Live Print: Physical books thrive in the digital age
When the pandemic forced physical bookstores to close, other distribution channels stepped up to fill the vacuum and bring printed books closer to their readers.
Africa-Korea partnership: Why it matters for the future
Korea possesses valuable expertise in enhancing human and social capital, which is essential for the economic development and sustainable growth of African countries, says Park…
Korean adoptees embark on journeys to find roots
Struggling to find where they belong, South Korean adoptees say the experience of meeting “like-minded people” in the Korean adoptee community is important.
Sand, shoal and struggle: A perilous passage through Bangladesh’s Padma river
What used to be a straightforward trip now takes up to two hours, with the hot sand making the journey even more challenging.