For Indians living and working in Lebanon , the war has made an uncertain life even more difficult. But despite the fear and disruption, many are choosing to stay. Going back to India, they say, would mean giving up the jobs that allow them to support the... See more
Beirut | Sept. 18, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET | 5 min read Unfazed by Beirut’s harsh summer sun, two teams are playing a spirited game of cricket in the parking lot next to St. Joseph Church. More than a hundred other people sit cheering or socializing on picnic... See more
Endeavors How one man nurtures a network of cricket and community in Beirut The gatherings each Sunday offer migrants not only a reminder of home, but also an opportunity to express solidarity and connect with others. Trinity Audioplayer ready... Unfazed ... See more
Sri Lanka Struggles with Past, Copes With Present This story is from Asia Democracy Chronicles. When one of her close friends passed away a few weeks ago, freelance journalist Munza Mushtaq mourned on her own at home in Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo. The fu... See more
India is home to about 60% of the world’s wild Asian elephants , and around 80% of the animals’ habitat lies outside protected areas, according to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. That brings people and wildlife into close contact,... See more
