Surging screen time harms Nepali children’s development, say experts
Nepali health experts are becoming increasingly alarmed as children spend more time attached to their phones than ever…
By Hyacinth Estrada
Hyacinth Estrada got her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
She has been covering Nepali and Turkish political and current affairs for KVH since 2022.
In her spare time, she loves to listen to independent and alternative music. She also loves to play video games, take photos of trees during her daily morning walks and journal her most random thoughts throughout the day.
Ancient Egyptian DNA reveals genetic link to Mesopotamia
Researchers have successfully sequenced the oldest-known Egyptian genome, showing unexpected ancestral relationships between early Egyptians and Mesopotamians about…
Turkey’s evidence hunters use forensics to crack cold cases
In the relentless pursuit of justice, the Trace Investigation Unit of the National Police’s Criminal Department in Turkey…
PKK to begin disarmament in symbolic weapon-burning ceremony
After over four decades of insurgency, Kurdish guerrilla fighters from the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) will begin the…
MCC Nepal Compact continues despite global US aid pause
The Millennium Challenge Corporation’s flagship building compact with Nepal has been given a boost following a targeted exemption…
Mindoro archaeological finds indicate ancient Philippine seafaring culture
New archaeological discoveries in Mindoro are reshaping the understanding of early human life in Southeast Asia, positioning the…
Turkey hits ecological Overshoot Day earlier than last year
Turkey reached its Overshoot Day on June 18, four days earlier compared to 2024, indicating a widening gap…
Invasive Asian tick species detected in Turkey
Turkish scientists have identified a non-native tick species in the country for the first time, raising alarms over…
Turkey turns to solar power to cut rail manufacturing emissions, costs
Turkey is integrating solar power into its rail vehicle manufacturing, aiming to drastically cut carbon emissions and reduce…
US budget cuts cloud future of MCC projects in Nepal
A significant budget cut proposal from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) headquarters in Washington, DC, has cast doubt…
Ecological exhibition marks Nepal as ‘ground zero’ for climate change
An exhibition in Nepal is hailing the country as "ground zero" for climate change.
PKK dissolution: What does it mean for Turkey and the Middle East?
On May 12, 2025, the Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK) announced its permanent dissolution following a call from its…