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Philippine tourism is about to get a new identity under secretary Christina Garcia Frasco
Lawyer-turned-mayor Christina Garcia Frasco stepped onto the national stage in 2022 when incoming Filipino president Ferdinand Marcos Jr asked her to be his tourism minister. Tasked with steering the archipelago out of the pandemic…
Is New York’s scaffolding getting a glow-up? Expectations are low – but rising
Scaffolding, or sidewalk sheds if you want to get technical, is as much a part New York’s fabric as flooded subways or breakfast bagels. But does it have to be so ugly and ubiquitous?
Japan’s 10 buzzwords of 2025 reveal a snapshot of a country in flux
From climate anxiety to soaring rice prices and a momentous leadership transition, Japan’s annual buzzwords offer a window into how the country faced 2025’s changes and challenges.
Asia 2026 forecast: Vietnam, Malaysia and China lead the way
Here in Thailand, 2026 promises to begin with a bang. The country’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, who is currently in charge of a caretaker government, has called early elections even earlier than expected and…
A letter from Magdeburg to Sydney: terror, grief and the road to justice
Writing in the wake of a terror rampage in Sydney, and one year after a deadly car attack shattered Magdeburg’s Christmas market, Blake Matich reflects on grief, resilience and how communities restore order.
Research says there’s a simple solution to improving the world. So why isn’t staying warm a hotter topic?
Can something as simple as the temperature change how we feel about ourselves and the world? Can it boost our mood, concentration and even make us nicer people? Science and a growing body of…
As Trump’s threats bring war closer with Venezuela, what is the mood on the ground in its cities?
For struggling Venezuelans, the idea of a US invasion looms large. But for many, US boots on the ground are the least of their worries.
Brown University shooting proves that no campus is safe, further deterring international students
Another day, another school shooting in the USA. This time, my son was inside. As we try to process the tragedy, we must ask what this persistent violence is doing to American universities.
