In Pictures: Eid al-Fitr 2021 amid coronavirus and conflict
Eid is traditionally celebrated with mosque prayers, family feasts and shopping for new clothes, gifts and sweets.
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The perils of air pollution in North Macedonia
The rate of premature deaths in North Macedonia is higher than in most EU states.
Almost heaven: West Virginia entices nature-loving remote workers
Remote workers who move to West Virginia will receive $12,000 and passes to indulge in outdoor activities.
Global gender gap, Biden’s big bet and a ship’s worth of memes
We gather the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news stories so you can impress your friends.
‘No borders in football’: Refugee team helps newcomers settle in
Thanks to Sanctuary Strikers, members of minority communities have a place to come together.
In Pictures: Tsunami scars linger a decade later in Japan
A decade after triple disasters, Japan faces immense challenges in returning to what was previously considered normal.
In Pictures: Risking death in search for antique Afghan carpets
Rug hunters spend weeks passing through villages like sleuths along old caravan trails, but journeys are full of peril.
In Pictures: A day in the life of an Indian child scavenger
Ten-year-old Imradul Ali started scavenging after school over a year ago to help his family make ends meet.
In Pictures: In India’s northeast, Nagas take pride in football
The region with a little over 3 percent of India’s population is home to nearly one-fifth of the national football team.
Photos: Kashmir resort sees tourists after back-to-back shutdowns
Influx of tourists a dramatic change for disputed region which faced the double whammy of COVID and security shutdowns.
In Pictures: Indian army patrols tense border with Pakistan
Over the last year, troops from the two sides have traded fire almost daily along the frontier, leaving dozens dead.
In Pictures: COVID mutes New Year’s Eve as world ushers in 2021
This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other, with many people bidding farewell to a year they’d rather forget.
In Pictures: Iraqi watch repair shop is a timeless treasure
Abdelkarim's storefront on one of Baghdad's most historic streets stocked with thousands of wristwatches.
In Pictures: The Syrian potter preserving a centuries-old craft
Misak Antranik Petros, master craftsman, has passed his art on to the next generation.
In Pictures: Animal attacks take their toll in Kashmir
Changes to land usage, new neighbourhoods and deforestation are driving wild animals into populated areas.
In Pictures: Yemen’s ‘Manhattan of the Desert’ risks collapse
Ancient city of Shibam, a World Heritage Site, was largely spared by war but remains at the mercy of natural disasters.
In Pictures: Life still precarious for pangolins in Vietnam
While arrests and prosecutions are up in Vietnam, conservationists warn the scourge of trafficking continues.
In Pictures: China’s poverty alleviation
China lifted over 800 million people out of poverty over 40 years. For the relocated, the transition has been difficult.