KUNMING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Driving up Jingmai Mountain is both a pleasure and a challenge. Towering trees rising above rugged valleys and mountains make for a fine view, but halfway up the slopes, smooth asphalt gives way to bumpy stone road. The rough surface is intentional. Villagers endure the»»»

LEE KYONG-HEE The prolonged dispute surrounding the city of Seoul’s moves to allow high-rise construction near the shrine Jongmyo essentially stems from a lack of sustainable strategies for balancing historic preservation and urban regeneration in our capital. Not only the landmark royal shrine but»»»

Famous Moroccan Ksar Aït Ben Haddou village, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has been selected by UNESCO and the TUI Care Foundation for a new global partnership aimed at promoting sustainable tourism development and contributing to heritage preservation while generating long-term benefits for local »»»

AMMAN — “More than ever, we need a guide to help us make sense of what we see and understand what is true and what is simply being pushed our way.” Recently, during the launch of the UNESCO Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Cities pilot at the Greater Amman Municip ... »»»

Auroville is being strangled by the institution designed to protect it. Auroville’s crisis is not just a local administrative failure; it’s a warning about institutional vulnerability everywhere. When appointed administrators can dismantle democratic structures, weaponize bureaucracy against reside»»»

Mouth-watering kebabs, fragrant biryani and whipped cloud-like desserts. The northern Indian city of Lucknow has always been a food lovers' paradise, with locals and visitors swearing by its cuisine. Last month, Unesco recognised it as a Creative City of Gastronomy - adding it to a select list of g»»»

Japan's military deployed troops to the country's mountainous north on Wednesday to help trap bears after an urgent request from local authorities struggling to cope with a wave of attacks. The operation began in the town of Kazuno, where residents for weeks have been told to avoid the thick forest»»»

KAZUNO (Japan), Nov 5 — Japan’s military deployed troops to the country’s mountainous north today to help trap bears after an urgent request from local authorities struggling to cope with a wave of attacks. The operation began in the town of Kazuno, where residents for weeks have been told to avoid»»»

KAZUNO, Japan: Japan’s military deployed troops to the country’s mountainous north on Wednesday to help trap bears after an urgent request from local authorities struggling to cope with a wave of attacks. The operation began in the town of Kazuno, where residents for weeks have been told to avoid t»»»

Japan's military deployed troops to the country's mountainous north on Wednesday to help trap bears after an urgent request from local authorities struggling to cope with a wave of attacks. The operation began in the town of Kazuno, where residents for weeks have been told to avoid the thick forest»»»

TOKYO - Municipalities in Japan are moving to increase pay for licensed hunters who capture bears, as attacks by the animals continue to rise. The municipalities aim to improve support for members of hunting associations, who now shoulder greater responsibility after a new system was introduced all»»»

With this, the state aims not only to honour the legacy of Dr Naik but also uphold his vision of dedicated, value-based and impactful education The Maharashtra government has renamed the prestigious ‘Ideal State Teacher Award’ as the ‘Dr J P Naik Ideal State Teacher Award’ in honour of renowned edu»»»

When thousands of residents took to the streets of Mexico City in July chanting “Gringo, go home”, news headlines were quick to blame digital nomads and expats. The story seemed simple: tech-savvy remote workers move in, rents go up and locals get priced out. But that’s not the whole tale. While di»»»

04 Jun 2025 It is with great honour that Higher Health, in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education and Training under the leadership of Honourable Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane invites the media to attend the 2025 Youth Day event at Ekurhuleni East TVET College, Kwa Thema campus, Gaute»»»

IndiGo has launched daily non-stop flights from Mumbai and Bengaluru to Krabi, Thailand, enhancing its network to include its third destination in Thailand. This strategic move aims to strengthen trade, tourism, and cultural ties between India and Thailand, offering shorter travel times and more af»»»

Haryana's Republic Day tableau celebrated the state's heritage, sports achievements, and women's empowerment. It highlighted Kurukshetra, local crafts, IT and biotechnology advancements, and sporting successes. Athletes from Haryana who excelled in international competitions were honored. Jharkhand»»»