Amidst the vast landscapes of Australia, a struggle against water injustice echoes through the ancient grounds of indigenous communities. Farmers in New South Wales continue their defiance against the law…
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is facing an unprecedented political crisis as allegations of misappropriation of fundraising proceeds have surfaced. Public prosecutors have begun investigations into numerous ministers within the…
The new Netflix series “Gladis Kretek” introduces a western audience to Indonesia’s kretek industry. Clove cigarettes are part of Indonesian culture and despite the considerable health risks associated with smoking…
Laura Enever has rocketed to international fame after setting the new world record for the largest wave ever surfed paddle-in. Enever’s perfect wave was 13.3 meters high. Her incredible feat…
Throughout the summer of 2023 Thailand has been struggling to form a new government. The reform-oriented Move Forward Party, the election winner, did not receive the necessary votes in the…
While the West is pouring billions of dollars/euros into arming and aiding Ukraine, the genocide perpetuated against the Rohingya remains largely ignored. The refugee crisis of Myanmar and Bangladesh continues…
In recent years, climate change has become a growing threat to low-lying island nations around the world. Rising sea levels, an increased frequency of extreme weather events, and other impacts…
The Malayan sun bear is on the brink of extinction. They are hunted, captured, harvested and killed for their bile. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) regards sun bear bile as a…
India, the world’s largest 'democracy', is home to the racist, inhumane and discriminatory caste system. At the bottom of this castocracy are the Dalit or untouchables. India is plagued by…
Japan has a strong track record in Africa, as evidenced by its triennial Africa-focused conference TICAD. The latest TICAD conference was held in Tunis in August 2022. The unique conference…