Tag: social issues

Syria's ongoing violence continues to be fueled by sectarian strife and revenge killings, according to a report by a war ...

In Pakistan, the phenomenon of "monsoon brides" highlights the troubling intersection of climate change and child marriage. As flooding displaces ...

In a surprising shift, South Korea recorded a rise in its birth rate for the first time in years, signaling ...

Bhutan's ambitious project to create a "mindfulness city" has ignited tensions among displaced ethnic Nepalis, who argue that the development ...

Kyrgyzstan has implemented a ban on the Islamic niqab, sparking controversy as critics argue the move may alienate women who ...

Opium prices in Afghanistan are nearing historic highs, according to a recent UN report. This surge benefits crime syndicates operating ...

South Korea's newly established Defectors' Day holiday aims to honor and raise awareness about the experiences of North Korean defectors. ...

Pope Francis's visit to East Timor has sparked controversy due to its exorbitant costs amidst ongoing church abuse scandals. Critics ...

In Lebanon, the kafala system continues to trap many migrant workers in a cycle of exploitation and abuse. However, organizations ...

Syria's Druze community faces a complex landscape as they navigate pressures from the Assad regime and regional dynamics with Israel. ...

A recent study highlighted by The Korea Herald reveals that young South Koreans are increasingly viewing marriage and childbirth with ...

In war-torn Myanmar, reluctant opium farmers struggle for survival as conflict disrupts traditional agriculture. Faced with dwindling resources and insecurity, ...

The Gelephu ‘mindfulness city’ project in Bhutan, while aiming to promote wellness and tranquility, faces criticism for overshadowing environmental concerns ...

Kuwait has witnessed a significant decline in its domestic workforce, with numbers dropping by 30,000 in recent months. This shift ...

Recent reports indicate a troubling increase in animal abuse cases across Cyprus, sparking concerns among animal welfare advocates. Authorities emphasize ...

A war monitor has reported that over 1,000 people have been killed in a brutal crackdown in Syria's Alawite region. ...

Six months after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's unexpected departure, Bangladesh faces a surge in violence and lawlessness reminiscent of a ...

A former Iowan is poised to become one of the first Americans to marry under Thailand's newly enacted gay marriage ...

In "Become American, Work Hard, Love Democracy," The New York Times examines how recent executive orders under the Trump administration ...

In a recent event, Nazri Aziz's stance on pluralism was challenged by a law student, sparking a heated debate on ...