The winners and losers of the Chinese waste processing plant in Kyrgyzstan
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The winners and losers of the Chinese waste processing plant in Kyrgyzstan
Although the mayor’s office has framed itself as the ultimate winner, the new plant will come at a hefty cost.
Q&A: Meet Issahaku Tidoo Abass, Dagbani-language activist and Wikimedian
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Q&A: Meet Issahaku Tidoo Abass, Dagbani-language activist and Wikimedian from Ghana
Through Dagbani Wikimedians User Group Wikimedia projects, Dagbani is gaining a stronger digital footprint, making it easier for future generations...
US President Donald Trump's funding cuts force Radio Free Asia subsidiary Whynot to go dark
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US President Donald Trump's funding cuts force Radio Free Asia subsidiary Whynot to go dark
"Whynot is down to earth. It understands what is actually happening in China. It tends to tell the stories of individual people and their fates. Th...
How the junta’s repressive policies are hampering earthquake rescue efforts in Myanmar
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How the junta’s repressive policies are hampering earthquake rescue efforts in Myanmar
"A generation already scarred by war is now buried in rubble. Without help, many more will be lost — not just to the earthquake, but to the silen...
China halts Hong Kong-based Hutchison's port deal with US-led consortium in Panama
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China halts Hong Kong-based Hutchison's port deal with US-led consortium in Panama
Hong Kong-listed CK Hutchison became a punching bag of China's diplomatic setback after it signed an “in principle” agreement with an inte...
Indonesia’s Tempo News says delivery of dead animals to its office was an act of terror
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Indonesia’s Tempo News says delivery of dead animals to its office was an act of terror
"Every journalist has the right to work without fear or pressure in fulfilling their role as social watchdogs and holding those in power accountable."
Cash, cars, gold, and livestock: How Kyrgyzstan organized its largest crowdfunding campaign to help sick children
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Cash, cars, gold, and livestock: How Kyrgyzstan organized its largest crowdfunding campaign to help sick children
In less than two weeks, the country came together and collected over KGS 510 million (USD 5.9 million), displaying unprecedented unity and generosity.
Waiting in silence for officials to resign after North Macedonia nightclub tragedy
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Waiting in silence for officials to resign after North Macedonia nightclub tragedy
Campaign to silence critical voices began after the tragic March 16 fire. The methods were akin to those used by authoritarian regimes attempting t...
Rice farmers in Uzbekistan face water shortages and migrate
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Rice farmers in Uzbekistan face water shortages and migrate
Before leaving, Bakhodir realized that his native Khorezm region would soon cease to be suitable for rice growing.
Tradition meets influence: The changing flavors of Ramadan in Mauritania
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Tradition meets influence: The changing flavors of Ramadan in Mauritania
New Ramadan favorites are reshaping Mauritanian culinary traditions — but not without raising concerns about nutrition and processed foods.