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Officials say none of them are being moved against their will, and that it would ease overcrowding in camps that are home to more than 1 million Rohingya who have fled neighbouring Myanmar. Source: Deutsche…

The Asian Development Bank has approved a $16.9 million grant to help the Government of Vanuatu respond to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Source: Asian Development Bank Read More: ADB Provides .9 Million Grant…

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The EU’s GSP+ program requires Pakistan to enforce an array of conventions related to human and labor rights. But rights activists say the intended socio-economic benefits haven’t trickled down to the labor force. Source: Deutsche…

The “Save Mollem” campaign says infrastructure projects are threatening an ecologically rich national park in India’s western state of Goa. New Delhi has made some concessions, but activists say industry is prioritized. Source: Deutsche Welle…

South Koreans leap to the defense of a dish that has earned a reputation as the nation’s “soul food,” but which a Chinese newspaper contends is part of China’s culinary culture. Julian Ryall reports. Source:…

South Koreans leap to the defense of a dish that has earned a reputation as the nation’s “soul food,” but which a Chinese newspaper contends is part of China’s culinary culture. Julian Ryall reports. Source:…