Laya’s lifeline: Horses play key role in mountainous Bhutanese community
When the region had no roads, horses were the only means of transportation, carrying villagers and their loads across rugged terrain and steep paths that required days of…
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China’s Zheng Qinwen defeats Rybakina to claim her first win at WTA Finals
It's the first time the 22-year-old Zheng has qualified for the Finals, where the top-8 singles stars and doubles teams compete in round-robin groups, before progressing to the…
Kyoto-based sculptor creates Buddhist statues filled with exquisite beauty
Gakyu Miyamoto currently has a list of about 100 projects to complete, with delivery dates stretching out as far as the year 2041.
‘Children have to know the sea they live next to’: Indonesian marine conservationist
Fishermen in an octopus fishery in West Sumbawa, Indonesia, teach tourists to make and use the bait as part of an upcoming marine eco-tourism package to safeguard the environment…
Young Chinese woman in wheelchair defies odds to complete Spartan Race
29-year-old Zhang Qihui finished the 6.6-kilometer, 23-obstacle sprint race in 3 hours, 13 minutes, and 57 seconds.
Filipino navy sailor who lost thumb in West Philippine Sea skirmish with China gets it back
A bone from Seaman First Class Underwater Operator Jeffrey Facundo’s rib cage was taken to reconstruct his severed digit. It will take 18 months of rehabilitation after the rib…
Are Nepali independent singers struggling for a platform?
Acknowledging the challenges of starting something new, the Chumbak band also criticised the lack of proper infrastructure in music institutions in Itahari.
Homes, not houses: New village offers fresh start for Phnom Penh families in need
The notorious Steung Meanchey dumpsite closed in 2009, yet the area remains a symbol of hardship, as families living in makeshift homes around the former landfill struggle with…
Malaysian swimmer Jayden sets national record at World Cup
The 20-year-old shattered his short course national record in the men’s 400m individual medley when he clocked 4:16.09s to place ninth overall, improving on his national record…
The “Genghis Khan” Medal Awarded to former UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon has made exceptional contributions to enhancing cooperation between Mongolia and the UN in mitigating climate change, combating desertification, and reducing land…