During his visit to Thailand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed a presentation of 'Ramakien' which is Ramayan influenced by Thai culture. Ramakien is the national epic of Thailand and an integral ...

Church leaders in India marked the 20th anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II on Wednesday, paying tribute to the ...

The major world religions emerged between approximately 600 BCE and 611 CE, with Judaism being the first, followed by Christianity and concluding with Islam, ...

Newsweek has created a map showing where in Asia the U.S. has travel warnings in place. The U.S. State Department told ...

If wage theft and worker exploitation remains unresolved, Bangladesh’s development triumph will prove to be an empty miracle.

For years, Christians in Central Asia have quietly practiced their faith, often under the radar. But late things have been ...

The quake shook a swath of Southeast Asia. Myanmar’s military government said 144 people were killed in just three cities.

Ukraine is one of only two countries in the "do not travel" advisory, but travellers to the likes of Sweden and Spain are told to "exercise increased caution." ...

In many places surveyed, 20% or more of all adults have left their childhood religious group. Christianity and Buddhism have ...

Lebanon is an Arab country of 5.5 million in Southwest Asia bordering occupied Palestine. This tiny country has had its ...

Reverend Peter Crumpler says it makes "the council meetings no-go areas for religion". Growing numbers of people are breaking fast at the community Iftar, Muslim leaders say. In 11th-Century ...

As East Asia reclaims its position as a key economic hub, understanding the region’s political, social and religious paradigms is more crucial than ever. This course gives you a source-based ...