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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 538
Here is the situation on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Fighting Ukraine downed…
From ashes to riches: Profiting from peatland in Indonesia
Progress is already being made: a school building was saved from burning…
‘Nail-biting win’ for Malaysia’s Anwar as state elections retain status quo
Malaysia’s political blocs split victories in regional elections, but opposition makes gains…
Women’s World Cup 2023: Fixtures and match schedule for semi-finals
The two knockout matches will be played on August 15 and August…
How U.S. and China Are Breaking Up, in Charts
Listen to article (2 minutes) A deepening confrontation between the U.S. and…
WHO urges swift action as dengue cases surge in Bangladesh
The outbreak, which escalated rapidly since late June, has seen a total…
International Youth Day: Battling the stigmatization of teen pregnancy in Thailand
A young mother sits on a low wooden stool above burning embers…
Lethal mushroom lunch suspected as Australian police probe three deaths
The mysterious deaths of three elderly people after a lunch where mushrooms…
Conflict over the clock: China among countries where time is political
When Nuria Shamsed* was a child, she would sit with her family…
Empowering Women in Assam: Livestock Farming Brings Economic Relief Post-COVID
Goat rearing is contributing to economic independence and improved livelihoods of women…
Jollibee, Philippine icon, accused of exporting poor pay, conditions
Metro Manila, Philippines – On July 6, National Fried Chicken Day in…
First Person: Rising above floods in Viet Nam
Extreme weather between October and November of 2020, highlighted the vulnerability of…
Chip war: Is there an end to tit-for-tat China-US trade restrictions?
We consider the impact as China’s export curbs on the chipmaking metals…
Cambodia’s Election a Blatant Farce
Credit: Tang Chhin Sothy/AFP via Getty Images Opinion by Ines M Pousadela (montevideo,…
China to drop tariffs on Australian barley amid diplomatic thaw
China’s commerce ministry tariffs ‘no longer necessary’, while Australia drops trade complaint.…
US arrests Navy sailors over alleged schemes to send China military secrets
Two members of the United States Navy have been arrested on charges that…
Thai political deadlock drags on as vote for prime minister is delayed
Prolonged post-election uncertainty is raising questions over stability in Thailand, which has…
Sri Lanka: Right Turn, Wrong Move
Opinion by Neville de Silva (london) Tuesday, August 01, 2023 Inter Press Service…
Nepal Poised To Start HPV Vaccination To Prevent Cervical Cancer, Awaiting GAVI
Girls wait for their vaccination cards to be updated after receiving the…