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Life in Jakarta’s COVID-19 ‘Transition’ Era

Life in Jakarta’s COVID-19 ‘Transition’ Era

By Agoes Rudianto
Indonesia’s capital begins reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A Gas Well Blowout in Assam Sparks a Natural Disaster

A Gas Well Blowout in Assam Sparks a Natural Disaster

By StoriesAsia
A leak in a gas well has caused a crisis for the northeastern Indian state of Assam.

Afghan Lives Through the Lens of COVID-19

Afghan Lives Through the Lens of COVID-19

By FES/ Mohammad Aref Karim and Mariam Alimi
Illuminating the deep socioeconomic impact of the pandemic on Afghan lives.

A Glimpse Inside India’s COVID-19 Lockdown in Assam

A Glimpse Inside India’s COVID-19 Lockdown in Assam

By StoriesAsia
India’s northeast has been relatively less affected by the pandemic, but the lockdown takes its toll.

Kashmir’s Fragile Floating Marvels

Kashmir’s Fragile Floating Marvels

By Wasim Nabi
One man’s quest to keep houseboats afloat in Kashmir’s famed Dal Lake.
Inside COVID-19 Quarantine in Kyrgyzstan

Inside COVID-19 Quarantine in Kyrgyzstan

By Stephen Lioy
Returning to Bishkek, photographer Stephen Lioy was placed in quarantine at a site he’s always wanted to explore: the old U.S. military base.

Who Will Save Luang Prabang?

Who Will Save Luang Prabang?

By Tom Fawthrop
The World Heritage site in Laos is endangered by mega-projects and Mekong dams.
After 14-Day Quarantine, 238 Indonesians From Wuhan Finally Come Home

After 14-Day Quarantine, 238 Indonesians From Wuhan Finally Come Home

By Agoes Rudianto
238 Indonesian citizens evacuated from Wuhan are free to go home after ensuring they are not infected with the coronavirus.

The Rich Merchant and the Young Bukharans

The Rich Merchant and the Young Bukharans

By Catherine Putz
The Diplomat’s Catherine Putz paid a visit to the old houses of two pivotal Bukharan figures: Fayzulla and Usmon Khodjaev.

Ringing in Chinese New Year in Indonesia

Ringing in Chinese New Year in Indonesia

By Agoes Rudianto
The festival of Grebeg Sudiro celebrates ethnic Chinese heritage in Indonesia, where such celebrations were banned under Suharto.

Assam’s Women at the Frontline of Protests Against India’s New Citizenship Law

Assam’s Women at the Frontline of Protests Against India’s New Citizenship Law

By StoriesAsia
Women in the Indian state of Assam are making their voices heard.
Thousands of Indians Welcome New Year With Spirit of Resistance

Thousands of Indians Welcome New Year With Spirit of Resistance

By StoriesAsia
On a cold evening, a diverse group of concerned Indian citizens took to the streets to protest the new citizenship law.

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