Photo Essays

Before the month of Ramadan begins, Javanese Muslims hold what’s known as the Nyadran ritual.

The country remains in shock as the government investigates bombings that killed nearly 300 people.

The northernmost and most conservative province of Aceh is a stronghold for opposition candidate Prabowo Subianto.

The first election in Thailand since the 2014 coup has so far brought more confusion than clarity.

The Yamuna River is more raw sewage than freshwater these days, and that's taking a heavy toll on local people.

India is once again holding the world's largest religious festival. But not everyone is here to worship.

A taste of India's Kochi-Muziris Biennale.

Karen armed groups gather to seek peace while marking the 70th anniversary of the original revolution.

The view from Sukhbaatar Square during a series of mass protests.

Chinese-financed transport infrastructure projects are fundamentally changing connectivity in East Africa.

After fleeing religious persecution in Pakistan, life in India brings its own challenges.

Kangdis are more than a way to survive a bitter winter; they are part of Kashmir's cultural legacy.