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Modernisation is making South-East Asia more Islamic Economic growth in Malaysia and Indonesia has not led to secularism

Some liberals argue that education, liberalisation and internet access inevitably pull societies towards secular values. Muslim-majority countries in South-East Asia suggest otherwise

Reporter's Notebook: He was my fruit vendor for years. I saw immigration agents take him NPR's Adrian Florido has been buying fruit from the same fruit-cart vendor in his LA neighborhood for years. On Tuesday, Florido was there when federal immigration agents whisked him away.

NPR's Adrian Florido has been buying fruit from the same fruit-cart vendor in his LA neighborhood for years. On Tuesday, Florido was there when federal immigration agents whisked him away.

Greetings from Kalk Bay, a South African fishing village where wild seals await scraps Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. n.pr/4sSkgVO

Many Americans say the U.S. is not a moral leader but want it to be: NPR/Ipsos poll Commissioned by NPR in partnership with Ipsos, the poll also highlights sharp partisan divides on key foreign policy issues.

Commissioned by NPR in partnership with Ipsos, the poll also highlights sharp partisan divides on key foreign policy issues.

Many Americans say the U.S. is not a moral leader but want it to be: NPR/Ipsos poll.
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Donald Trump’s great Venezuelan oil gamble The country has the world’s largest petroleum reserves. Getting them out of the ground will be tortuous

Donald Trump’s great Venezuelan oil gamble
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Trump claims U.S. strikes, Maduro captured as explosions hit Caracas President Donald Trump claimed overnight that the United States carried out airstrikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro.

President Trump claims that the United States carried out airstrikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro, following a series of explosions and fires reported around Caracas in the early hours of the morning.

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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.

His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."

He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.

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Tatsuya Nakadai, an icon of Japanese cinema, has died at 92 In a 2005 interview, the actor said that in his twenties, he was carrying the load of "everyone's masterpieces." He worked closely with directors including Akira Kurosawa and Masaki Kobayashi.

In a 2005 interview, the actor said that in his twenties, he was carrying the load of "everyone's masterpieces." He worked closely with directors including Akira Kurosawa and Masaki Kobayashi. n.pr/4o3J8Xm

"Federal policy has jumped the gun: We don’t yet know if AI will transform the economy or even be profitable. Yet Washington is insulating the industry from all sorts of risk. If a bubble does pop, we’ll all be left holding the bag." [Gift Link] www.wsj.com/opinion/you-...

Why do people love spicy food – even when it hurts to eat it? Tearing up, sweating and other bodily functions are all signs that the body is trying to expel spicy foods as quickly as possible. But there is a simple reason why some people enjoy those sensations

Yes!

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Chef Nite Yun showcases flavors of her parents' home in new cookbook, 'My Cambodia' Chef Nite Yun, who was born in a refugee camp and went on to become an acclaimed chef, discusses her debut cookbook, 'My Cambodia' — and shares a recipe essential for Khmer cooking.

Chef Nite Yun, who was born in a refugee camp and went on to become an acclaimed chef, discusses her debut cookbook, 'My Cambodia' — and shares a recipe essential for Khmer cooking.

Writing radio obituaries is an art of its own NPR's reporters on the choices and challenges of writing obituaries.

Wonderful insights into the art of obituary writing from @npr.org’s @dongonyea.bsky.social and Elizabeth Blair

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un ready to talk if U.S. drops denuclearization demand Kim told North Korea's legislature he's ready to resume talks, adding he had "good memories" of President Trump, despite ongoing tension over Washington's denuclearization stance.

Kim ready for talks if U.S. gives up denuclearization demand

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The Newest Face of Long-Term Unemployment? The College Educated.

The Newest Face of Long-Term Unemployment? The College Educated. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/b...

Lawyers vs. engineers: Dan Wang sees U.S.-China dynamics in a new paradigm In a new book, analyst Dan Wang uses "engineering state" vs. "lawyerly society" to explain how China got ahead and America stagnated.

In a new book, analyst Dan Wang uses "engineering state" vs. "lawyerly society" to explain how China got ahead and America stagnated.

A privilege to view the original manuscript of Srinivasa Ramanujan in #Chennai this week. The film The Man Who Knew Infinity brought Ramanujan's extraordinary life to wider attention, but this visit offered a quieter reminder: brilliance often emerges far from the centers of power and prestige.

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to resign Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed his intention on Sunday to step down following growing calls from his party to take responsibility for a historic defeat in July's parliamentary ele...

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India's honk-happy drivers are switching to even louder horns In India's bustling megacities, honking is a common form of communication among drivers. But in this case, one person's language is another person's noise pollution.

This weekend's dose of delight from #Mumbai, by our producer Omkar Khandekar. Take a listen: www.npr.org/2025/09/06/n...

Chinese public is divided over whether to seek global dominance or share leadership A new poll shows a majority of Chinese people see competition with the U.S. as a threat, but there is a split on what role Beijing should take on in the world stage.

Chinese are divided over whether to seek global dominance

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In 'The Roses,' Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman play a couple at odds The actors tell All Things Considered host Mary Louise Kelly that their close relationship as real-life friends helped them get through some of their most toxic moments on screen.

The actors tell All Things Considered host Mary Louise Kelly that their close relationship as real-life friends helped them get through some of their most toxic moments on screen.

Humiliation, vindication—and a giant test for India Trump has triggered a trade and defence crisis: how should Modi respond?

America’s failure to support India on a core security interest and decision to punish it over trade has shattered trust among Indians, some of whom had always warned that dependence on America was dangerous

Contract breach or banditry? Inside the collapse of the Taliban's oil deal with China Two years after the oil deal was signed, it collapsed — with the Taliban accusing the Chinese company of breaching the contract and some Chinese employees likening the Taliban's actions to robbery.

How a China-Taliban oil deal collapsed

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Stephanie Shirley, a Pioneer for Working From Home and Women in Tech, Dies at 91 When Stephanie Shirley couldn’t get her letters answered, she started signing them as Steve Shirley—and became a force in the early years of computer programming.

When Stephanie Shirley couldn’t get her letters answered, she started signing them as Steve Shirley—and became a force in the early years of computer programming

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Emily Maitlis on Epstein, Prince Andrew, and why American journalists can’t do interviews

Worth a listen.

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Opinion: Wardrobe diplomacy Months after his explosive meeting at the White House, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned this week wearing a black blazer. His dress last time invited criticism from Trump supporters.

Opinion: Wardrobe diplomacy

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The American University Is in Crisis. Not for the First Time.

The American University Is in Crisis. Not for the First Time. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/b...

As arms race in Asia intensifies, a-bomb survivors make final plea for peace While atomic bomb survivors warn the catastrophic risks, leaders of nuclear-armed states and self-proclaimed 'realists' argue that the deterrence of nuclear weapons is what keeps them from being deployed.

While atomic bomb survivors warn the catastrophic risks, leaders of nuclear-armed states and self-proclaimed 'realists' argue that the deterrence of nuclear weapons is what keeps them from being deployed.

Archive 1945 How The Economist reported on the final year of the second world war, week by week

The Potsdam plans would shape Europe in the early days of the cold war. Germany was divided up, the influence of the Nazi party curbed and war criminals were to stand trial.

Read our original reporting from August 1945