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Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar makes brief stopover in Kathmandu, tours heritage sites

Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk made a brief stopover in Kathmandu and visited two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Swoyambhu and Bauddhanath Stupa.

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AP PHOTOS: Starlings, Indonesia's bicycle coffee sellers, peddle the streets of Jakarta

Bicycles roam the streets of Indonesia's capital with dozens of plastic sachets of coffee and other packaged drinks dangling from their handlebars. Tied in the back are large thermos bottles with hot water, an ice box and equipment for making coffee.

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Japan’s most famous drink is now protected

Rice is key to the brew

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Mahakumbh 2025: Natural huts and tents to be built in Prayagraj for devotees

Natural huts and tents with modern facilities will be built in Prayagraj to provide a comfortable stay for the devotees that'll be visiting for Mahakumbh 2025. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cultural performances, collaborative celebrations mark day 2 of 25th Hornbill Festival

The 25th edition of the renowned Hornbill Festival continued to dazzle attendees on its second day with vibrant cultural performances and exciting collaborations at the Heritage Village in Kisama. Read further on Dynamite News

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Locals revive centuries-old Thoda festival in Himachal

In the picturesque village of Jubbarhati, located just 20 kilometres from Shimla in Himachal Pradesh, the traditional sport of Thoda--a centuries-old practice involving archery and dance--took centre stage at a vibrant three-day festival. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Time for compassion to prevail’: could the remaining Bali Nine members finally be coming home?

The new Indonesian president – who came to office with a questionable human rights record – has emerged as an unlikely champion for a prisoner swap deal

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Manipur: 7 arrested for attacking Kaching Police station, 2 injured

Manipur Police arrested seven (7) people for allegedly attacking Kaching Police Station and other officials in Kakching district of the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Starbucks Opens Coffee Shop on North Korean Border, Invite Customers to Gawk at Oppressed Villagers

Starbucks has just opened a coffee shop on an observation tower near one of the world's most heavily armed borders: the border between North and South Korea.

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In wake of Laos backpacker deaths, questions linger in Vang Vieng

In the bars of the bustling Laos tourist town, visitors are nervous and information on the investigation into the deaths is scarce

The Guardian - AU

Eight Laos hostel staff held over suspected methanol poisoning deaths

Manager and seven staff at Nana backpackers hostel detained after death of six tourists

The Guardian - UK

Indonesia arrests Filipino fugitive accused of running a $67 million investment scam

Authorities on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali said they've arrested a Filipino fugitive accused of helping scam over $67 million out of clients in the Philippines

The Independent UK

Eight staff members at Laos hostel arrested over 'tainted shot' tourist deaths

All six victims were staying at the NANA Backpackers Hostel in Vang Vieng - a popular tourist spot

Evening Standard

‘If you survive this, you somehow must share it’: reliving the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami

A harrowing docuseries looks back at the deadly Boxing Day tsunami that killed over 225,000, speaking to survivors

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Laos’ methanol poisoning deaths send chill through backpacker paradise

Backpacker hotspot Vang Vieng is in the spotlight following six deaths blamed on tainted alcohol.

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Tsunami: Race Against Time review – a gripping, moving look at the worst natural disaster of our lifetimes

This documentary about the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami is horrifying, heart-rending and essential. It’s a privilege to hear some of these survivors speak about the experience

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Laos government ‘profoundly saddened’ by deaths of tourists in Vang Vieng

Six foreign visitors died earlier this month after suspected methanol poisoning during night out in backpacker hotspot

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Laos pledges justice after suspected tainted alcohol kills tourists

Australia presses Laotian authorities for a full and transparent probe after the deaths of two 19-year-old backpackers.

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Historic cultural treasures to be returned to Ghana's king

Ghana's Asante king, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will receive 28 historic gold ornaments and regalia this weekend, in the latest major restoration of cultural treasures to the West African country.

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Six people are dead after a suspected mass methanol poisoning at a backpacker party town. What went wrong in Laos?

As authorities detain a hostel owner in Vang Vieng, expert says the recent deaths are just the ‘tip of the iceberg’

The Independent UK

In Bali, young girls dance in a traditional Hindu festival threatened by changing times

Ketut Nita Wahyuni lifts her folded hands prayerfully to her forehead as a priest leads the temple gathering. The 11-year-old is preparing to perform the Rejang Dewa, a sacred Balinese dance.

Evening Standard

Laos hostel manager and owner detained after British lawyer’s ‘poisoning’ death

Simone White died from suspected methanol poisoning following the incident in Vang Vieng last week.

Evening Standard

Laos poisonings: Sixth tourist dies after drinking 'tainted shots' as hostel manager detained

Six tourists, including Simone White from Orpington, are thought to have died after ingesting tainted alcohol

The Independent UK

Laotian police detain several people in investigation of tourist deaths in tainted alcohol incident

Laotian police have detained the manager and owner of a hostel where two teenage Australian tourists stayed who were poisoned by tainted alcohol, one fatally, in a case that appears to have claimed the lives of at least five people

Evening Standard

British lawyer dies from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Simone White, 28, was one of a number of people taken to hospital following the incident in Vang Vieng last week.

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