As part of our 'Stories That Shaped Us' series, to mark the 35th anniversary of the 1990 election, The Irrawaddy revisits a ...

In 1963 the peacock was declared the National Bird of India because of its rich religious and legendary involvement in Indian traditions The criteria for this choice were many The bird must be welldis ...

World War II ended 80 years ago and Edward J. Behling is among those still around who can give an account from a soldier’s ...

The Department of Homeland Security had earlier said eight people on a flight out of the U.S. had been convicted of crimes in ...

Flash your Lady Gaga Singapore Mayhem 2025 tour ticket at these 10 restaurants and bars to enjoy special food and drink deals and promos.

Medieval Bengal’s links to the Straits world, a narrow stretch of water connecting to Southeast Asia and beyond, are ...

This multidisciplinary study integrates seismic, geological, and socio-economic analyses to elucidate the event's mechanics ...

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A RECORD 31.1million people joined the VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations earlier this month. Almost half the country took part in some way, by attending street parties, parades or by observing ...

An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 on the Richter Scale jolted Myanmar on Thursday, a statement by the National Center for ...

Here are all the countries on the FCDO’s not travel list as of May 14 2025. Afghanistan – ‘The security situation is volatile’ Belarus – ‘You face a significant risk of arrest’ Haiti – ‘Due to the ...

Travel advisories are important for Americans to consider when planning trips, so Newsweek has compiled a list of the notices ...