How Nepathya, ‘One Piece’, and ‘The Office’ helped Nepal’s Gen Z raise their voices
In a movement where voices mattered more than weapons, Gen Z united through music, anime, and memes.
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Indonesia’s planned new capital Nusantara risks ‘white elephant’ status
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‘Unresolved pain’: Last surviving comfort women in Asia seek closure, 80 years on
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How climate change-driven displacement is reshaping Pakistan’s cities
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