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Bongbong Marcos: Philippine dictator’s son leads race to succeed Duterte
Vowing to unify the country, Marcos has made sweeping promises to boost jobs and tackle rising prices as part of a pathway out of the pandemic
Legalizing Bangladesh ‘easy bike’ taxis could drive safer, greener industry
A court decision overturning an earlier ban on three-wheelers paves the way for them to be made legal
Risking jail and Church ire, Russian priests condemn Ukraine conflict
Only a handful of priests from the Russian Orthodox Church have spoken out openly against the Kremlin's military campaign
As living costs surge, climate change takes a backseat in elections
As COVID-19 has worsened economic and social inequalities, jobs and livelihoods have dominated election campaigns
Dalits, Indigenous Peoples in India have shorter life span, says study
Research studies suggest that life expectancy varies with different social characteristics, caste, religion, and region
Restoring damaged land key to climate, biodiversity goals
Global food systems are responsible for 80 percent of deforestation and 70 percent of freshwater use, said a new UN report
SPECIAL FEATURE: Observing Ramadan in India’s Kashmir state
Kashmir, the only Muslim majority state of India, observes Ramadan this year without the health restrictions imposed in the past two years
Philippine ‘Avengers’ battle disinformation before election
From lawyers to priests, Philippine fact-checking coalitions are fighting fake news on platforms like YouTube, Facebook and TikTok
Breeding hope in Indonesia
A man in Indonesia breeds catfish to support the operational costs of his ministry even during the pandemic
All in the family: Philippine dynasties tighten grip on power
Elite families have long ruled the poverty-ravaged nation, holding on to positions of power for generations by dishing out favors
People across Asia pedal for climate action to prevent ‘climate catastrophe’
The event called on the government and businesses to step up climate change action to save the planet from a "climate catastrophe"
Photos: ‘Pedal for People and Planet’
Coordinated rides were held in major cities across Asia to raise awareness on the impacts of climate change on people and the region