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Paradise lost: Iran’s heritage sites should have been protected

Visitors walking through the damaged interiors of the historic Golestan Palace in Tehran, on April 4.
Visitors walking through the damaged interiors of the historic Golestan Palace in Tehran, on April 4.

10 heritage landmarks in Penang to undergo restoration, upgrading

The 124-year-old Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower is among the 10 heritage buildings in Penang slated for restoration and upgrading.
The 124-year-old Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower is among the 10 heritage buildings in Penang slated for restoration and upgrading.

Cambodia unveils ancient Shiva statue restored from 10,000 pieces

Cambodian experts in cooperation with the French School of the Far East spent five years restoring the Dancing Shiva, unveiled on March 18.
Cambodian experts in cooperation with the French School of the Far East spent five years restoring the Dancing Shiva, unveiled on March 18.

Iran says museums and historic sites damaged in war

Debris at the historical monument Golestan Palace after it was damaged in an Israeli and US strike, in Tehran, Iran, on March 3.
Debris at the historical monument Golestan Palace after it was damaged in an Israeli and US strike, in Tehran, Iran, on March 3.

Illegal teardown in Penang heritage enclave sparks outrage

An aerial view showing pre-war houses demolished at Lebuh China in George Town, Penang, leaving only skeletal structures behind.
An aerial view showing pre-war houses demolished at Lebuh China in George Town, Penang, leaving only skeletal structures behind.

UNESCO fears for fate of historical sites during Iran war

FILE PHOTO: Debris at the historical monument Golestan Palace after it was damaged in an Israeli and U.S. strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 3, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Debris at the historical monument Golestan Palace after it was damaged in an Israeli and U.S. strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 3, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File Photo

Bangladesh sari weaving tradition hangs by a thread

A Bangladeshi craftsman weaves fabric on a traditional handloom inside a workshop in Tangail on March 2, 2026. 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. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP) / To go with 'Bangladesh-Culture-Textile', FOCUS
A Bangladeshi craftsman weaves fabric on a traditional handloom inside a workshop in Tangail on March 2, 2026. 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. (Photo by Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP) / To go with 'Bangladesh-Culture-Textile', FOCUS

Once a national obsession, traditional Korean wrestling fights for survival

Ssireum wrestlers, athletes of Korea's traditional wrestling, compete during a Lunar New Year Ssireum championship at the Taean Complex Indoor Gymnasium in Taean, South Korea, February 14, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon
Ssireum wrestlers, athletes of Korea's traditional wrestling, compete during a Lunar New Year Ssireum championship at the Taean Complex Indoor Gymnasium in Taean, South Korea, February 14, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon

Trump withdraws US from dozens of international organisations

U.S. President Donald Trump walks to the White House as he returns from Florida, in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 4, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
U.S. President Donald Trump walks to the White House as he returns from Florida, in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 4, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

Belgium’s beer-brewing monks battle threat to their way of life

A Belgian trappist monk walking past bottles of Westvleteren beer at the bottling plant in Westvleteren, Belgium, in June 2019.
A Belgian trappist monk walking past bottles of Westvleteren beer at the bottling plant in Westvleteren, Belgium, in June 2019.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.