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Benchmarking Asia's Climate Action

A new report benchmarking where Asia's climate action and net zero progress stand in relation to the UN Secretary-General's Acceleration Agenda

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To Hell and Back: Hell and the Desire for Spiritual Transformation

Ismail Fajrie Alatas, Sonam Kachru, and Subhashini Kaligotla explore the different interpretations of hell with Ben Bogin.

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[Ambassador Series] Observing Ramadan in Korea

The holy month of Ramadan is about more than just reading the Qur'an and fasting. But what purpose does the fasting serve? And how do Muslims in Korea observe this important holiday? Read on to learn more about this significant occasion.

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Moving Forward at the WTO

Experts, including WTO Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard, discuss the way forward on critical trade issues following the postponement of the World Trade Organization 12th Ministerial Conference.

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How To Make Kuwaiti Murabyan With Shrimp

The latest episode of Asia Society Korea's series on halal food features a traditional Kuwaiti rice dish.

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Kuwaiti Murabyan with Shrimp

Asia Society Korea introduces Kuwaiti murabyan recipe as the second dish of its halal food series in collaboration with the Embassy of the State of Kuwait.

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Museum Salon 5: Cultural Heritage at the Crossroads

Three scholars of Byzantine, Islamic, non-Han Chinese, and Buddhist arts shed light on the wisdom from the Medieval period that is still visible today and explore the plurality of historical narratives.

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We Are All Contemporary

Two Asia Society Triennial artists working South Asian miniature and western oil painting practices discuss how historical context and cultural specificity enrich our understanding of the global contemporary.

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New York Arab World Culture Forum: Art for Sustainable Futures (Complete)

A panel discussion on the role arts and culture play in the United Nations' goals for sustainable development.

Ambassador Jasem Albudaiwi (Credit: Future Korea)

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Korea and Kuwait Enjoy a Healthy Relationship

The Korea Center’s contributing writer Matthew Fennell met up with H.E. Jasem Albudaiwi, Ambassador of Kuwait to Korea, to talk about medical cooperation between Korea and Kuwait.

Bob Woodruff of ABC News appearing at a patrons event on war correspondents at Asia Society New York on January 22, 2014. (Craig Chesek/Asia Society)

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War Reporters Deliver 'Poignant, From-the-Trenches' View of Covering Iraq, Afghanistan

Asia Society New York hears from Bob Woodruff and Mike Boettcher, two men who have lived the Iraq and Afghan campaigns in profound and personal ways.

Sarina Jain (in black, center) leading a group Masala Bhangra session. (Sarina Jain)

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Interview: 'Masala Bhangra' Star Sarina Jain Gets America Moving and Grooving

The Indian American fitness dynamo chats candidly on entrepreneurship, rocking Masala Bhangra in Japan, and the family tragedy that first inspired her.

Ambassador of Iran to the United Nations Mohammad Khazaee delivers remarks at Asia Society New York on February 20, 2013. (Elsa Ruiz)

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Complete Transcript: Ambassador Mohammad Khazaee at Asia Society New York

Iran's highest-ranking official in the United States, Ambassador to the United Nations Mohammad Khazaee delivers remarks on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at Asia Society in New York.