Iraq: How The World Helped Mosul Rise From The Rubble Of War
Now, with UN support, Mosul has risen from the ashes of war and its historic monuments which had been reduced to rubble, dot the skyline once again. The devastating nine-month-long battle to liberate ...
Experts and advocates warn of nickel mining's risk to precious marine region of Indonesia
A new report says the expansion of nickel mining in Indonesia is a threat to one of Earth’s most biodiverse marine regions ...
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Indonesia aims to attract more foreign tourist arrivals to Raja Ampat
View of the Papua Sea from Piaynemo Hill ... Its recent designation as a UNESCO Global Geopark is anticipated to further enhance its appeal beyond its renowned marine attractions. The successful ...
Nikkei Asia18d
Cambodia's Chinese tourists numbers plummet since COVID
PHNOM PENH -- Cambodia's international arrivals were up in 2024, but the tourism industry is wondering where these visitors are all going if not to the country's signature visitor options like ...
The Independent21d
AP PHOTOS: Papua's noken bag, the knotted legacy of resilience and identity
Even in the Papua capital and bigger cities of the province ... The U.N. cultural agency UNESCO recognized the traditional bag as needing urgent safeguarding in 2012 because there are fewer ...
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Papua’s noken bag, the knotted legacy of resilience and identity
Papua province, Indonesia, Oct. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati) The distinctive bag, handcrafted from natural fibers like tree bark or leaves, is woven and knotted with threads of Papuan heritage ...
IFLScience23d
Company Pauses Controversial Plans To Salvage Artifacts From The Wreck Of The Titanic
The only company with legal rights to salvage items from the wreckage of the RMS Titanic has scrapped its plans to recover artifacts from the sunken ship – at least for now – following a legal ...
Nikkei Asia25d
World heritage accolades boost Thailand's cultural drawing power
CHIANG MAI, Thailand -- When Thailand's Phu Phrabat Historical Park, with its extraordinary rock formations, was designated a World Heritage Site at the latest meeting of UNESCO's World Heritage ...
Sydney Morning Herald25d
The one country you’ll never see on any ‘must-visit’ list
In a year, it gets as many international arrivals as Australia sees in a week. It’s Papua New Guinea, our closest neighbour. The name alone might send shivers down your spine, for all the wrong ...
Post-Courier29d
Mobile internet prices stable in Papua New Guinea
Internet affordability in Papua New Guinea is generally considered poor. A discussion paper published in 2016, a working paper published in 2018, a policy brief issued in 2020 and a 2022 report all ...
Morningstar29d
Longer Cruises and Access to More Than 50 UNESCO Sites Dazzle in Holland America Line's 2026-2027 Australia, New Zealand and Asia Seasons
Guests can deeply explore the regions on nearly two dozen cruises, including four Legendary Voyages of 28 days or more Two ships will explore the region, taking guests up close to world-famous ...