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Protests across Asia challenge Japan, G7’s fossil fuel approach
Japan's "Green Transformation" policy includes significant investments in LNG, hydrogen, and ammonia
World’s oldest near-complete Hebrew Bible sells for US$38 million
The Codex Sassoon -- which dates to the late ninth to early 10th century -- is the earliest near-complete Hebrew Bible known to still exist
Pope Francis: Share the Gospel with zeal like St. Francis Xavier
Pope Francis said that St. Francis Xavier is considered “the greatest missionary of modern times”
Thailand’s Move Forward Party takes on biggest political taboo
The monarchy has long had an exalted status in Thai society, and is shielded from criticism by section 112 of the penal code
Singapore executes second prisoner in three weeks
Singapore has some of the world's toughest anti-narcotics laws: trafficking more than 500 grams of cannabis can result in the death penalty
India: 121 churches of 15 denominations destroyed in Manipur violence
Food is scarce as a curfew is still enforced by the army and paramilitary troops
New secretary general of Caritas says organization ready to move forward
Dutton recognized the increasing fragility of the world, with ongoing conflicts, humanitarian crises, and the plight of millions affected by climate change and poverty
Philippine bishop says new leadership of Caritas to strengthen its mission
“We look forward to working closely with [Archbishop Kikuchi] to advance social justice and integral human development”
‘Sign of the times’: Thai election a referendum on the army
The military has a long history of political intervention in modern Thailand, with a dozen coups since the end of absolute monarchy in 1932
With help from China, Cambodia’s Hun Sen closes ‘win-win’ SEA Games
The Southeast Asia Games, hosted by Cambodia for the first time, featured a US$150 million stadium built by China specifically for the event