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Bhutan is known for being a happy country, but mental health is a hidden problem
Bhutan is known for being one of the happiest countries in the world, but mental health professionals say its people are suffering in silence due to cultural traditions and societal expectations of positivity.
Published: Location: BhutanTopic: Mental Health
'Big elephant in the room': A lawsuit in Japan has put the spotlight on race
A landmark racial discrimination case comes as the country grapples with questions about race, immigration and what it means to be Japanese.
Published: Location: JapanTopic: Race Relations
Forced to learn Cantonese as a 'survival skill', now it's comedian Vivek Mahbubani's 'superpower'
Growing up in Hong Kong, Vivek Mahbubani was forced to learn Cantonese as a "survival skill". Now as a stand-up comedian, it's a "superpower" that enables him to make people laugh all over the world.
Published: Location: MelbourneTopic: Stand-Up Comedy
Teams venture into unknown territory as F1 returns to China
This weekend's Chinese Grand Prix is the first since 2019, with the COVID-19 pandemic keeping F1 away from Shanghai.
Published: Location: AustraliaTopic: Sport
Hiyori lives two lives. By day, she's an office worker but by night, she's a much-feared sumo warrior
An ancient sport shrouded in mystery, professional sumo wrestling in Japan is reserved only for men. A group of young female warriors wants to change that.
Published: Location: JapanTopic: Sumo Wrestling
Death-defying stunts and the Karen National Liberation Army — the Asia Pacific this week in photos
Death defying stunts to celebrate Eid, Sumo throwing each other about by their loincloths, Thailand's famous and fun water festival — here's a snapshot at the happenings across our region.
Published: Location: AsiaTopic: World Politics
India Votes 2024: Episode 1
India Votes 2024 series begins by delving into the intricacies of India, a nation of 1.4 billion people, hosting the world's largest elections.
Published: Location: IndiaTopic: World Politics
Antisipasi Letusan Gunung Ruang, Warga Dievakuasi
Setidaknya 800 warga sudah dievakuasi untuk menghindari dampak letusan Gunung Ruang di Sulawesi Selatan. ABC Indonesia berbicara pada seorang warga yang tengah mengungsi.
Published: Topic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents
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中国超高速列车设计时速超过一千公里 我们知道这些
采用该技术意味着列车并不接触地面,而是悬浮在低真空管道中“飞行”,因此又称为高速飞车。中国设计的时速1000公里高速列车可以实现吗?
Published: Location: ChinaTopic: Community and Society
头条:李强、赖清德等上榜美国《时代》杂志百大最具影响力人物
在美国《时代》杂志的2024年百大最具影响力人物榜单上,中国总理李强、台湾候任总统赖清德、英伟达首席执行官黄仁勋和比亚迪创始人王传福都榜上有名。
Published: Location: ChinaTopic: Foreign Affairs
分析:伊朗空袭以色列对中东格局有哪些深远影响
这是伊朗第一次直接攻击以色列,虽然双方有过几十年的影子战争。没人知道这里会发生什么,但毫无疑问这里充满了恐惧和焦虑。这可能会改变我们所知的中东格局。
Published: Location: IsraelTopic: War
头条:澳洲未来十年再增加500亿国防开支 军费占比GDP提升至2.4%
澳大利亚宣布在未来十年将再增加500亿澳元的国防开支,目标是在十年内使澳大利亚的国防开支总额在国内生产总值GDP占比提升至2.4%。
Published: Location: ChinaTopic: Foreign Affairs