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The Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for…
The Increase in Nuclear Rhetoric on the Korean Peninsula is Deeply Concerning
A Security Council meeting in progress. Credit: United Nations by Khaled Khiari (united…
Philippine government, communist rebels to revive peace talks
If negotiations succeed, the rebels will end their 50-year armed struggle and…
The Cost of Doing Business With China? A $40,000 Dinner With Xi Jinping Might Be Just the Start
Updated Nov. 28, 2023 12:54 am ET Broadcom Chief Executive Hock Tan…
A Reinvigorated Regional Commitment to Tsunami Preparedness in Asia & the Pacific
Source: UNESCO-IOC (The boundaries and names shown and the designations used on…
COP28: Strengthen Climate Resilience in Small and Vulnerable Countries
Ropes with young seaweed plants are tethered to underwater stakes on the…
The Cries of Gaza Reach Afghanistan
Opinion by Melek Zahine (kabul, afghanistan) Wednesday, November 22, 2023 Inter Press Service…
South Korea accuses North Korea of firing missile towards the sea
South Korean military officials say the launch, directed at the East Sea,…
How Starbucks Lost the Top Spot in China’s Coffee Race
Listen to article (2 minutes) Starbucks is losing its prime spot among…
Australia legend Gillespie says India ‘ripe for picking’ in World Cup final
Australia legend Jason Gillespie has backed his fellow countrymen to pull off…
Who has made it through to the Cricket World Cup semifinals?
The semifinals will be played on November 15 and 16, with the…
Q&A: Bali bomber on crime, punishment, and what motivated deadly attack
East Java, Indonesia – Umar Patek was released from prison last December…
Recognizing Food & Land-Use Systems as Contributors to Climate Change
Credit: WFP Opinion by Vibha Dhawan (new delhi, india) Friday, November 10, 2023…
Healthcare Crisis Follows Deadly Earthquake in Nepal
Earthquake-affected families in Chamakhet village, Jajarkot, are staying in temporary shelters. Credit:…
Nagorno Karabakh: Displaced, But Far From Safe
Armenians from Nagorno Karabakh on September 25, departing from the besieged enclave.…
Why Demography is Key to Unlocking a Sustainable Future for Asia & the Pacific
Pedestrian crossing at an intersection in Tokyo. Credit: Unsplash/Ryoji Iwata Opinion by…
Photos: In Myanmar’s more peaceful Ayeyarwady, Lethwi makes violent return
In recent months, Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady region has been largely free from the…
Amidst Tears and Grief, Afghan Women Call Out To the World
Afghan women carry stories of sorrow and resilience. Credit: Learning Together Monday,…
UN teams respond to deadly earthquake in western Nepal
The powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the remote and rural districts of…