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Taiwan town rocked by earthquakes turns to snail racing to revive tourism

Several dozen enthusiastic residents and tourists attended the event, which featured six snail races spaced out over two days

The Independent UK

Mayon Volcano eruption: 1,500 families evacuated, airspace restricted near Manila

Thousands of people have been evacuated from areas south of Manila after the Mayon Volcano erupted, with authorities warning the public to stay out of the six-kilometer radius danger zone and raising Alert Level 3 on the country's five-step warning system, ANI reported.

The Times of India

World’s longest escalator: China’s 905-meter ‘sky ladder’ lets you climb 80 floors in 20 minutes

China has transformed vertical transportation with the unveiling of the world’s longest outdoor escalator. Stretching an impressive 905 meters, this engineering marvel resides in Wushan County, Chongqing Municipality. Shaped like a dragon, it helps visitors ascend what would be an 80-story climb in just 20 minutes. This innovation replaces what…

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Forget Tokyo and Hong Kong, Seoul is summer's hot Asian capital

It’s easy to fall in love with Seoul but it does require research. Lucy Thackray has your guide

Evening Standard

Camera trap shows Sumatra orangutan using a canopy bridge to cross a public road in Indonesia

Conservations say a Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using a human-made canopy bridge to cross a public road on the Indonesian island of Sumatra

The Independent UK

Long waits make for sicker patients. Sicker patients need more time in hospital. Our health system needs urgent care

When experienced staff leave, the inexperienced people who replace them need years to gain confidence

The Guardian - AU

I’m a gardener, and this single plant will give you backyard privacy in just one season

Forget nosey neighbors or ugly walls, this one screening plant will give you instant privacy in your yard.

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Songkran ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ ends with fewer accidents, injuries and deaths

The seven-day Songkran road safety campaign has concluded with a total of 1,242 accidents, 1,200 injuries and 242 deaths nationwide, with 10 provinces reporting zero fatalities.

Bangkok Post

Photos show New Year celebrations rooted in faith and harvest in parts of Asia

The new year arrived in many forms across parts of Asia on Tuesday, as communities marked the day with traditions shaped by faith and spring harvests.

The Independent UK

World War II ace pilot Richard Bong’s missing fighter plane “Marge” found deep in Papua New Guinea Jungle after 80 years of mystery

The remnants of a fighter jet, which belonged to one of the greatest fighter pilots of World War II, Richard Bong, are believed to have been found in Papua New Guinea. The plane, called "Marge," disappeared in March 1944 after an engine malfunction while flying over the area that is…

The Times of India

Dubai reopens Shri Krishna Temple and St Mary’s Church from April 11 with limited services

Dubai's Shri Krishna Temple and St Mary's Catholic Church reopened on April 11, 2026, after precautionary closures due to heightened regional tensions. These reopenings signal a gradual return to normal religious activities, with both institutions implementing safety measures and controlled access for worshippers.

The Times of India

British teen dies after motorbike fall on Vietnam’s Ha Giang Loop tour

A young woman from Britain, aged nineteen, lost her life after a motorcycle incident said to have happened in northern Vietnam while travelling on a break between school years. Reactions of respect began appearing online shortly afterward, drawing attention once more to persistent issues surrounding traffic conditions there.

The Times of India

Viral cherry blossom photo sparks overtourism crisis for Japanese town

Tens of thousands have descended on the tranquil area, littering and relieving themselves in front yards

The Independent UK

Bangkok Songkran to be alcohol-free and end at 10pm

Bangkok will ensure water splashing remains alcohol-free citywide during Songkran, with all such activities to end by 10pm.

Bangkok Post

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‘We still deserve due process,’ says Cambodian man deported by US to Eswatini

Pheap Rom was one of 15 people sent to prison in African kingdom last year despite completing US sentences

The Times of India

Cambodia honours its most famous landmine-sniffing rat, Magawa, with a statue

Cambodia has erected a statue to commemorate Magawa, the African giant pouched rat celebrated for his remarkable olfactory skills and life-saving work. The monument was unveiled in Siem Reap on April 3, 2026. Over five years of dedicated service as a HeroRAT, Magawa located over 100 landmines and unexploded ordnance,…

The Guardian - AU

The unlikely appeal of barefoot hiking: ‘It makes you feel quite primal’

From clay trails in Seoul to remote Australian coastlines, a small but growing number of hikers are hitting the trail unshod. But what happens when you feel the ground beneath your feet?

The Guardian - UK

‘There’s more to life than work’: Bangkok’s young people embrace mass outdoor aerobics sessions

Group exercise had been associated with older people, but the playlist of K-pop and US hip-hop is a hit with gen Z

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The Independent UK

Scottish crime boss wanted by Interpol sees extradition from Bali delayed for second day

Steven Lyons, 45, was described by law enforcement as a senior figure in an international crime syndicate

The Times of India

How China’s deepest sinkhole formed its own microclimates

China's incredible ‘Heavenly Pits’ (also called Tiankeng) are the result of carbonate bedrock dissolved over time by underground water. As these underground rivers carved large caves, they finally collapsed, creating vertical chasms, or giant dolines, 500 to 600 meters deep. These areas are like giant greenhouses - they trap heat…

Evening Standard

The ultimate guide to Kolkata

From the coolest cocktail bars to the chicest place to lay your head, Katrina Mirpuri uncovers the best of West Bengal’s largest city

The Times of India

Hidden gold treasure found inside 1300-year-old Buddha statue in Thailand shocks archaeologists

Archaeologists in Thailand have reportedly discovered something unusual in an ancient Buddha statue that is said to be centuries old. What seemed like an ordinary historical artefact was found to have a secret collection of gold items within its composition. The discovery is said to be associated with historical religious…

Evening Standard

The perfect solo travel guide to Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia’s concrete jungle capital sees low-key food joints jostle with world-class hotels. Here’s how to make the most of it when travelling alone

The Times of India

Only wreckage, no tourists: 1,000-year-old Hindu Shiva temple left damaged by Cambodia-Thailand clashes

It has been three months since a ceasefire halted intense fighting between Cambodia and Thailand, but the impact is starkly visible at the Preah Vihear Temple. Built by the Khmer Empire and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the site stands atop a 525-metre cliff in the Dangrek Mountains, overlooking…

The Independent UK

Cambodia-Thailand border clashes leave 1,000-year-old temple in danger of collapse

The southeast Asian countries have been fighting over the Preah Vihear temple on and off for decades

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