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How a deeply Buddhist Bhutan keeps religion and politics from mixing
Bhutan is officially a Buddhist kingdom. It's also a fledgling democracy trying to establish a balancing act to honor its ...
Storms kill 7 in the South and Midwest as forecasters warn of catastrophic rains, floods this week
An early morning severe storm damaged homes, destroying the roofs and knocked down power lines, trees, and fences off 96th Street North near Garnett Road, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Owasso, Okla.
Centuries of history and culture reduced to rubble after Myanmar earthquake
Myanmar's religious temples stood as symbols of faith and history. After the recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake, many are wondering: will they ever rise again or are they lost forever?
New Southeast Asia Survey Shows Greater Trust in the U.S. Than China This Year—but There’s a Catch
All major powers—the U.S., China, Japan, the European Union, and India—saw an increase in trust from Southeast Asia this year ...
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What Houston PD officer Galib Chowdhury’s sentencing signifies for abuse victims in the South Asian community
When Galib Chowdhury lost his job with the Houston Police Department and was given a prison sentence for shooting his wife in ...
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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 ...
Bangladesh events, a reflection of South Asia’s minorities
The fate of religious minorities in South Asia is evidently interconnected, necessitating profound reflection on how to ...
University of Houston professor accused of misrepresenting Hindu religion in class
A political science major named Vasant Bhatt is leading the charge against a religious studies syllabus he claims is ...
The Hindu Nation Was Fake. But Its Land Grab in Bolivia Was Real.
Emissaries of the “United States of Kailasa,” led by a fugitive holy man, were deported after negotiating 1,000-year deals ...