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Sri Lanka suffered a catastrophic economic crisis, but is it safe to travel there?

Sri Lanka has been rocked by a series of crises in the past two decades but locals are now urging tourists to return and enjoy its sights.
A man and a woman walk along a yellow sand beach and colourful umbrellas dot the shore.

Published: Location: Sri LankaTopic: Travel and Tourism (Lifestyle and Leisure)

Indian PM Narendra Modi to visit President Vladimir Putin in first bilateral meet since re-election

The Indian prime minister's visit will be his first one to the Kremlin in five years.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin shaking hands

Published: Location: Russian FederationTopic: Foreign Affairs

How did a religious gathering in India turn into a deadly stampede that killed 121?

At least 121 people die in a stampede after a large religious gathering in northern India. Here is what we know about what happened.
Relatives mourn the death of stampede victims

Published: Location: IndiaTopic: Accidents and Emergency Incidents

China seizes Taiwan fishing boat with crew near Chinese coast

Taiwan's coast guard says the squid fishing boat was near the Taiwan-administered Kinmen islands but in Chinese waters when it was boarded and seized. 
A Chinese coast guard ship is seen in the distance in the South China Sea.

Published: Location: TaiwanTopic: World Politics

Ancient hunting scene in an Indonesian cave is the oldest-known evidence of visual storytelling

The discovery of red pigment paintings daubed on the walls of a secluded Sulawesi cave about 51,000 years ago also provides the oldest evidence of our species, Homo sapiens, in the region, according to a new study.
A pig and human figures painted on a rock wall in red pigment.

Published: Location: IndonesiaTopic: Science and Technology

Japan's supreme court upholds case brought by victims of forced sterilisation against government

A post-war eugenics law passed in Japan to "prevent birth of inferior descendants" was found in violation of the constitution by the country's top court, with victim-survivors being handed a major win after years of seeking justice.
A group of Japanese citizens holding up banners in celebration after a court ruling

Published: Location: JapanTopic: Human Rights

'Citizens of Indonesia, we apologise': Hackers offer to release keys following national ransomware attack

The hackers behind a major cyber attack on the Indonesian government issue a surprise apology and offer to release the stolen data.
A hooded man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture

Published: Location: IndonesiaTopic: Cyber Crime

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Beyond Awesome: Asia Special

Beyond Awesome heads to Sri Lanka and Indonesia to meet scientists saving some of our amazing animals, go behind the scenes with a plastic pollution warrior, and hit the stage with a fearless woman using humour to make a positive impact.

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India Votes 2024: Episode 6

India aspires to be the world's third-largest economy but faces the challenge of high unemployment. Can Modi overcome this challenge? We then delve into the electoral landscape of Dharavi, Asia’s largest slum as the city prepares for polls.

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The horror movie boom dominating the Indonesian box office

Indonesia has one of the fastest growing film markets in the world and it's being driven by a love of horror.
Duration: 5 minutes 45 seconds

Published: Location: IndonesiaTopic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Sumo Sisters: The Japanese women pushing for equality in an ancient sport

In Japan, the ancient sport of sumo is wrestling with how to accept women competitors on an equal footing, challenging deeply held customs and traditions.  
Duration: 29 minutes 48 seconds

Published: Location: Japan

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