The Diplomat11h
The Sea People of Southeast Asia: Forgotten Guardians of Maritime Security
During the pre- and colonial era, the Sea People were not passive victims but active naval forces – strengthening and defending local monarchies (sultanates and kingdoms) in the Sulu Archipelago, ...
Looking to the past to understand the impacts of human land use in South Asia
Whether through agricultural practices, deforestation, or urbanization, how modern humans use land has had an unprecedented ...
eVnExpress on MSN1d
Who are the Singapore billionaire trio behind Sea, Southeast Asia’s largest internet firm?
All three co-founders of Sea Limited, Southeast Asia’s largest internet firm and Shopee’s parent company, are among Singapore ...
The Economist1d
South-East Asian producers are being hammered by Chinese imports
As the West throws up barriers to Chinese goods, they are flowing to emerging markets instead. In the past three years, the ...
eLife2d
Global risk mapping of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 and H5Nx in the light of epidemic episodes occurring from 2020 onward
Avian influenza (AI) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting poultry and wild water birds, posing significant global challenges due to its high mortality rates and economic impacts. Highly ...
Southeast Asia Won’t Quit Coal Anytime Soon
Coal will continue to be a pillar of Vietnam’s power generation as its economy and industry continue to expand at rates above ...
As Donald Trump signed an executive order, everything changed for this clinic 13,000 kilometres away
The US used to spend more on international development than an y other nation, but with Donald Trump and Elon Musk freezing USAID funding, people on the other side of the world are already dealing ...
CBS News14d
Mayor calls Norfolk Southern settlement a turning point in East Palestine's recovery
The small village of East Palestine, Ohio was thrust into the national spotlight when a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed on February 3rd, 2023. "We want to show our ...
The Independent Singapore14d
Asia Week returns to New York: How eastern art is shaping western markets
According to Sotheby’s, their auction series will include rare Chinese porcelain, South ... to Asia Society New York, its special exhibition will explore the fusion of Eastern and Western ...
Voice of America14d
Southern African leaders seek meeting with East African leaders over DRC crisis
Leaders from the Southern African Development Community met Friday in Zimbabwe to discuss the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo between the government and M23 rebels. The 16-nation ...
WDTN14d
East Palestine mayor wants Norfolk Southern money to go toward rebuilding
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (WKBN) – The mayor of East Palestine wants to see money from a settlement with Norfolk Southern go toward rebuilding the community. “We want to be the East Palestine of ...
Daily Express15d
The incredible city that's said to have a map to unlock the secrets of the Universe
A sacred city in Sri Lanka holds an ancient carving believed to be the world's oldest map or an ancient stargate revealing the secrets of the Universe. Sakwala Chakraya is an ancient carving ...