Egypt backs China’s quest to repatriate its artifacts
Egypt has brought back artifacts from western museums under the current government.
South-east Asia expects long fight against ISIS influence
They say militant group remains capable and dangerous even after death of leader.
30 years of work to restore Shuri Castle undone
The fires took place at Shuri Castle on Okinawa.
Obituary: Sadako Ogata
Ogata’s dedication to mission earned her respect at UN.
Nirmal Purja makes history by climbing all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters in 190 days
Shishapangma, at 8,027m, in China was the last among the world's 14 eight-thousanders in Purja's list.
Hong Kongers find new and novel ways to protest
Musicals, shopping days and paper cranes are just some of the ways Hong Kongers are fighting back.
Artists decry the growing tendency to arrest musicians for their lyrical content as autocratic censorship
In the wake of singer Durgesh Thapa and rapper VTEN’s arrest, Nepali artists say that the police’s actions are alarming and people need to resist them.
Thai king ousts five palace officials
The firings take place after the King stripped his consort of all her titles.
Emperor wishes for the people’s happiness
Naruhito was officially enthroned yesterday.