Veteran journalist chronicles Afghanistan’s upheavals through the story of Kabul’s landmark hotel
“Afghans always used to say: the last to die is hope.” A new book by a veteran international journalist uses
Read More
Factual Version of a Story
Featured
Khayal’s hidden traditions face new challenges as musicians seek support for classical music’s future
“Dying embers can still start a fire.” A new examination of Hindustani classical music has turned attention towards khayal, a
Read More
China’s Women Push Back on Reproductive Pressures as Legacy of One-Child Era Shapes Family Choices
“Women don’t feel obligated to have a baby any more,” said Beijing-based filmmaker Guligo Jia, reflecting a shift in attitudes
Read More
Active Fault Near Auckland Raises Questions Over Earthquake Risk and Building Rules, Study Finds
“If the whole fault ruptured, there would likely be serious consequences for people living in South Auckland, and possibly further
Read More
Rising Tensions Expose Deep-Seated Divisions as Belfast Communities Confront Anti-Immigrant Violence
“We have been trained to have psychologically defended mindsets and we are used to constructing our identities by what we
Read More
Narendra Modi’s Enduring Political Journey: How India’s Longest-Serving Non-Congress Prime Minister Reshaped the Nation’s Political Landscape
“Political longevity is rarely achieved through electoral victories alone. Narendra Modi’s rise and endurance have been driven by a combination
Read More
Nauru Moves Toward Indigenous Identity With Proposal to Adopt ‘Naoero’ as Official Name
“The name was changed not by our choice, but for convenience.” The Pacific island nation of Nauru is preparing to
Read More
Migrant Care Workers Rescued After Hours Trapped Inside Belfast Home During Night of Disorder
“Someone who is actually rioting doesn’t know that the person they are targeting is actually looking after their mother or
Read More
New Novel Examines the Hidden Cost of Childhood Fame Behind Literary Classics
“The desire to escape the grip of your own child self, trapped in words and images and most of all
Read More
Local Mediators Gain Ground as Nigerian Communities Seek Alternatives to End Bandit Violence
“For months now, we have experienced relative calm. Our people are rebuilding their livelihoods.” Community-led peace initiatives are emerging as
Read More