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Bangladesh sari weaving tradition hangs by a thread
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» TANGAIL — Bangladesh's Tangail sari is fighting for survival as weavers warn that automation and economic pressures are pushing the centuries-old craft to the brink despite its global acclaim.
Yamal denies Newcastle, Liverpool lose and Atletico thrash Spurs in Champions League
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Lamine Yamal's last-gasp penalty earned Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Newcastle United in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday, while Liverpool lost 1-0 to Galatasaray in Istanbul for the second time this season.
Cultural eclipse
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/03/2026
» The notion of performing major surgery at the Ministry of Tourism and Sports is welcome news. The idea of merging tourism with the Ministry of Culture to create a new ministry that also oversees sports is the brainchild of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Caveat emptor is undefeated in online shopping
Life, James Hein, Published on 11/03/2026
» It is becoming more common to buy things online. The majority of my shopping, not counting groceries, is now done that way. In the past I've warned about prices that are too good to be true, like a 4TB thumb drive for a few dollars from sites like Temu and AliExpress. There is now a kind of middle ground where the price could be correct and it's coming from, say, Amazon. Recently, even though I had some doubts, I bought a 5TB SSD drive from Amazon for around half of what I'd expect it to be. I did this knowing I can easily send things back to Amazon.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 10/03/2026
» Here are the latest events in the Middle East war:
Panoramic views, neighbourhood eats and an easygoing stay
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 10/03/2026
» The problem with Tokyo, if there ever was one, is deciding which area of the city to stay in when visiting. My criteria is often based on the closeness to subway stations and Haneda airport.
Elephant choked to death on food while being moved, report finds
Online Reporters, Published on 09/03/2026
» The wild elephant Seedor Hupab choked to death on his food while being relocated and did not die from a sedative overdose or negligence by veterinary staff as speculated, the fact‑finding committee reported on Monday.
The power of community
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/03/2026
» According to the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, cities face many complex problems. In particular, domestic violence is a serious issue. In 2024, almost 800 women died from violence, or an average of two women per day, with alcohol and drug abuse being contributing factors.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 08/03/2026
» PARIS - Here are the latest events in the Middle East war on Sunday:
Alcaraz cruises into Indian Wells third round as Djokovic fights through
AFP, Published on 08/03/2026
» INDIAN WELLS (UNITED STATES) - World number one Carlos Alcaraz swept past Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-4 to reach the third round of the Indian Wells ATP Masters on Saturday as Novak Djokovic battled back for a three-set victory over Kamil Majchrzak.