Afghan miners endure harsh conditions, relying on basic tools to extract precious emeralds in Panjshir’s steep valleys.
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Malaysia welcomed persecuted Muslim minority but now plans to send them back to Myanmar amid rising hate against them.
Japan has an estimated 9 million abandoned homes as rural areas grapple with rapid population decline.
Typhoon Maysak hits the peninsula, much of it already soaked by a season of extreme weather.
September 2 marks the 75th anniversary of the formal surrender of Japan – and the moment that brought World War II to an end.
Government’s efforts to contain the coronavirus have now become entangled in a conflict with some religious groups.
But his time in office has not been the string of successes he promised when he took power.
The island of Jeju is having to adapt to the effects of a changing climate, including the problem of rising sea temperatures.
It is regarded as a duty that all men over 18 should be proud to fulfil, and that no one should skip.
Many South Koreans say they are still waiting for Japan’s apology.
