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Cambodian monks honour soldiers killed in border clashes with Thailand

Hundreds of Buddhist monks in Cambodia marched through Phnom Penh on Friday to honour soldiers killed in recent border clashes with Thailand and to pray for peace.

8 August 2025

China

'Kung fu' Shaolin temple abbot under investigation for misconduct

The temple confirmed the inquiry on its official WeChat account, noting that a joint investigation is being carried out by several government departments.

28 July 2025

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Cambodians remember Khmer Rouge victims 50 years on

Cambodia held a powerful memorial on Tuesday to mark 50 years since the Khmer Rouge began a brutal regime that left around 1.7 million people dead.

20 May 2025

Culture news

Ancient Buddhist temple defaced by Canadian teen

An eighth-century Japanese temple and UNESCO World Heritage site in Nara Prefecture, Toshodaiji Temple, has been vandalized.

11 July 2023

Earth News

Blessed by Tibetan monks, this turtle had a very festive return to sea

The female sea turtle spent three months in a rescue centre.

8 February 2020

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Monks march in Myanmar in support of firebrand preacher

Hundreds of monks and their supporters marched in Myanmar on Thursday to protest against the issuing of an arrest warrant for a high-profile, firebrand preacher for criticism of the government.

30 May 2019

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Buddhist parade brings in the crowds in Sri Lanka's capital

Drummers, traditional dancers and decorated elephants took part in the event.

19 February 2019