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Back to SearchThe dilemma posed by Myanmar's ruling military junta
The UN's Special Rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar has called for coordinated sanctions against the military junta that has run the Southeast Asi…
1 year, 5 months ago
Expert: Pakistan floods highlight need for better disaster preparation
Almost a year after catastrophic floods left one-third of Pakistan underwater, the country remains mired in crisis. While international aid is essent…
1 year, 5 months ago
Heat shock accidents rise when temperatures drop suddenly
As temperatures plummet in Japan, experts are warning of the potentially deadly dangers of heat shock — a condition triggered by sudden temperature c…
1 year, 8 months ago
Syllables of sorrow: Preserving Hiroshima memories through poetry
It has been 79 years since an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, and the number of people able to recount the events from first-hand experience is…
1 year, 8 months ago
What will America's Taiwan policy look like after the presidential election?
Raymond Greene is Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, which makes him the de facto US ambassador to Taiwan. Before his appointment in July,…
1 year, 9 months ago
Indian American voters make voices heard
Indian Americans believe they can be a force for change, especially in closely contested battleground states that can decide who moves into the White…
1 year, 9 months ago
Japanese airlines join hands to combat harassment from customers
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) say they are fed up with passengers abusing their staff and making unreasonable demands. The countr…
1 year, 9 months ago
Japan sees surge in coronavirus infections
The number of coronavirus infections is on the rise in Japan, prompting experts to encourage preventative measures during the summer holiday season.
1 year, 9 months ago
Japanese language learning service forges bond beyond screens
People learning Japanese often struggle to find native speakers to practice with. One company is bridging that gap by enlisting older Japanese volunt…
1 year, 9 months ago
Rural India's education challenge
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured his third term in office with a promise to ensure all students have an opportunity to pursue high-quality…
1 year, 9 months ago