News & Insights Across Asia
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has become the leading cause of overdose deaths in the U.S., claiming a life every five minutes. This article explores the crisis and efforts to combat it.
A survivor of the tragic train crash in India’s Odisha state urges the government to improve railway management after the disaster that claimed at least 275 lives.
Each May, Asian paradise-flycatchers return to central China’s Wushan Mountains to breed, transforming the forests into vibrant ecosystems teeming with life and highlighting the region’s rich biodiversity.
Jakarta, Southeast Asia’s largest metropolitan area, is rapidly transforming into a modern metropolis. From new business districts to cutting-edge transportation, explore how Jakarta is reshaping its future.
A survivor recounts the tragic train collision in Odisha, India, where at least 294 people died after a signal failure led to a multi-train crash.
Following the tragic train collision in Odisha that killed 288 and injured over 800, social workers like Dhiren are providing essential support to survivors, managing food, clothing, and blood donations.
At least 288 people have died and over 800 are injured after two passenger trains collided in Odisha, India, marking the nation’s deadliest rail accident in over 20 years.
Japan’s unilateral decision to discharge nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the sea raises global concerns, as experts point to less hazardous disposal options.
US oceanographer Ken Buesseler questions the accuracy of Japan’s data on Fukushima wastewater, urging for greater transparency and comprehensive testing.
Japanese student Takaya Inoue shares his insights on the Belt and Road Initiative’s global impact, emphasizing its benefits for the world as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Fukushima fishermen like Haruo Ono face new threats to their livelihoods as Japan plans to release filtered nuclear wastewater into the sea, stirring fears of renewed economic and environmental challenges.
Jakarta is set to become the world’s most populous city by 2030. Ride-hailing bikes from Grab and GoJek are revolutionizing transportation, offering a swift solution to the megacity’s traffic woes.