Photos: How overfishing in Southeast Asia is an ecological and human crisis A rare look at one of the world's most critical and understudied environmental crises. Southeast Asia produces more than half of the world's fish, yet its waters are among the most depleted and contested.

A rare look at one of the world's most critical and understudied environmental crises. Southeast Asia produces more than half of the world's fish, yet its waters are among the most depleted and contested. n.pr/4tqx8Tg

Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution Chinese car company NIO is putting up EV battery swapping stations all around the world. NPR took a ride in one car for the experience.

Chinese car company NIO is putting up EV battery swapping stations all around the world. NPR took a ride in one car for the experience.

🔊 Listen Now: As Sri Lanka celebrated its New Year, the war in Iran was felt All Things Considered on NPR One | 4:19

"They're in the war, and they aren't suffering. We are thousands of miles away, and it's nothing to do with us, and we are suffering."

Excellent reporting by @diaahadid.bsky.social in #Colombo:

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NPR receives $113 million in charitable gifts "My hope is that this commitment provides the stability and the spark NPR needs to innovate boldly and strengthen its national network," says Connie Ballmer, who gave $80 million of the $113 million.

"My hope is that this commitment provides the stability and the spark NPR needs to innovate boldly and strengthen its national network," says Connie Ballmer, who gave $80 million of the $113 million. n.pr/4tRK4RR

Indonesia's capital of the future faces doubts in the present Indonesia is racing to build a new capital, promising a greener, futuristic city. But many citizens aren't convinced it will live up to the vision.

Indonesia is racing to build a new capital, promising a greener, futuristic city. But many citizens aren't convinced it will live up to the vision. n.pr/3OlHyUS

Pakistan hosts U.S.-Iran peace talks after weeks of frantic diplomacy Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, is set to host peace talks today with leaders from Iran and the US, including Vice President J.D. Vance.

Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, is set to host peace talks today with leaders from Iran and the US, including Vice President J.D. Vance. n.pr/3Q1oBr0

Greetings from London, where a big COVID memorial holds vigil over the halls of power Britain's 1,640-foot-long National Covid Memorial Wall stretches along the River Thames, with over a quarter million hearts representing the lives lost during the pandemic — across from Parliament.

Britain's 1,640-foot-long National Covid Memorial Wall stretches along the River Thames, with over a quarter million hearts representing the lives lost during the pandemic — across from Parliament. n.pr/4c1Fj0K

Young people all over the world are clicking with mahjong Mahjong is attracting young players globally, thanks to popular culture, the game’s tactile appeal and its role in community building.

Mahjong has long been a popular pastime among older generations of Asians and American women. But now it is attracting a young crowd, too

I joined @cnnipr.bsky.social's One World with Zain Asher to discuss the impact of the Iran war on Asian economies. Highlights: China is relatively secure. High-income East Asia is stressed but surviving. Lower-income nations like Pakistan and Bangladesh are especially hard-hit. Here's a clip:

Sluggish demand prompts China to set lowest growth target in decades China has set a more modest growth target for its economy. That reflects the drag from sluggish domestic demand.

Sluggish demand is part of the reason China set its lowest growth target in decades. We spoke to some consumers in Shanghai on what they will and won’t spend on. www.npr.org/2026/03/06/n... With thanks to the team: @nivincent.bsky.social Jasmine, and all the other producers and editors who helped

The Uttar Pradesh Association of Dead People He campaigned for decades to be brought back to life. Now he’s saving souls from legal limbo

An estimated 7.7m people are caught in some sort of legal dispute over farmland in India. Often these arguments end up in one side being declared legally "dead" so that their land can be stolen. 1843 reports on this bizarre phenomenon

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.
(@nivincent.bsky.social and Nick Spicer, NPR News)
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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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from The Economist

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...