IMF asks El Salvador to drop bitcoin, more countries clamp down
More countries are regulating cryptocurrencies, fearing systemic risk from the volatile digital currencies
Nepal's blossoming honey industry crushed by wild weather
Heavy rains and long droughts are robbing bees of food and killing the insects, drying up Nepal's supply of the sticky stuff
OPINION: Stories of Indian migrants in the Arab Gulf
Documented or undocumented, till this Kafala is removed in this region, migrants will be slaves.
Global warming of 3C could cost $1.6 trillion a year in lost labour
As temperatures rise, outdoor workers will find it harder to adapt, especially in already-hot places like the Gulf
Escape from Kabul: a gay man dodges death at the hands of the Taliban
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan more than 100 days ago, following the fall of the capital Kabul on August 15... But concern is growing for LGBT+ Afghans, some of whom are on the run fearing death.
LGBT+ Afghans fear being forgotten 100 days since Taliban takeover
LGBT+ Afghans say threats, harassment and violence are on the increase 100 days since the Taliban seized power
Tax breaks kick Pakistan's electric car shift into higher gear
Spurred on by hefty new tax exemptions for electric vehicle imports, an ambitious policy to cut carbon emissions and urban pollution is picking up speed
OPINION: Why countries should recognize a third gender
Only 14 countries recognize some form of third gender on official identity documents.
Crypto queens: Women stake out space in blockchain world
A growing number of female artists, investors and collectors are embracing cryptocurrency and NFTs, and bridging the gender gap
Marvel firsts: 'Eternals' showcases deaf and South Asian superheroes, a gay kiss
Oscar winning director Chloe Zhao, calls new Marvel film 'Eternals' "truly emotional" as film highlights first superhero gay kiss