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Bhikkhu Tapassi Dhamma Shrestha has bagged Outstanding Social Worker Award

Bhikkhu Tapassi Dhamma Shrestha: A brief Introduction

My name is Bhikkhu Tapassi Dhamma. I am a Buddhist monk living in…

Haitian migrants at US border: We have been through 11 countries

Even in late summer, few migrants attempt to cross into the United States from the Mexican border town of Mexicali. The temperatures are brutal, consistently…

German elections: Centre-left narrowly wins against Merkels party

Germany's centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) have narrowly won the country's federal elections, beating the party of outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel,…

Covid-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War Two: Study

The COVID-19 pandemic reduced life expectancy in 2020 by the largest amount since World War Two, according to a study published on Monday…

US states to celebrate October as Hindu Heritage Month

The proclamations came after various Hindu organizations in the US announced the addition of another major festival, an entire month of festivals, in…

World leaders reflect on Afghanistan at UN General Assembly

While addressing the UN General Assembly (UNGA), several world leaders have reflected on the present situation in Afghanistan following the South Asian…

Syria war: UN calculates new death toll

At least 350,209 people have been killed in 10 years of war in Syria, the UN says in its first official death toll since 2014.

Its human rights…

Passenger limits for taxis and private-hire cars as part of tighter COVID-19 measures

SINGAPORE: Restrictions on group sizes which come into effect on Monday as part of tighter COVID-19 measures in Singapore will also apply…