The poison fruit from ‘The White Lotus’ is real—and it attacks the heart
The pong pong tree—also known as the “suicide tree”—may be a plot point in the season finale of the HBO series. But the plant was known to cause thousands of deaths a year in the past.
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Russia’s Complicated Strategic Frontiers in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is an especially appealing strategic frontier in Moscow’s dream of a multipolar world. But the reality of ...
Crops under threat as surprise March heatwave hits Central Asia: study
A surprise heatwave hit Central Asia in March, a new study published Friday showed, putting in danger crops and water supply ...
Asia-Pacific Satellite Internet Market Report 2025: LEO Satellite Internet in Asia-Pacific to Grow at 50.2% CAGR Through 2030
The report highlights rapid growth in satellite broadband, led by Starlink’s expansion and increasing 5G NTN deployments. The market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 50.2% through 2030. Australia ...