Justice for Boubon: looted artefact returned to Turkey
After 65 years, a Roman-era statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius has been returned to Turkey, marking the end…
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.
Prior to her stint as a KVH journalist, she had worked with various local and community news organisations to cover human rights, social justice, and political issues.
Her interests include international affairs, grassroots development, and law.
In her spare time, she likes to listen to music and curate playlists. She is also a big fan of contemporary literature and American sitcoms.
If she's not bopping to music, reading, or watching her favorite sitcoms, you can find her being out and about - visiting the newest coffee shop in town, taking photos of cats and trees during her daily morning walks, or searching for her next thrift find.
Early Atlantic seaway opening linked to ancient global warming, study finds
A tectonic upheaval may have caused a significant global warming episode during the Early Cretaceous, according to a…
Snakebite death in menstrual shed sparks outcry over practice in Nepal
The death of a 28-year-old woman in a menstrual shed in Kanchanpur district has reignited calls to eradicate…
Denmark to combat AI-generated deepfakes with groundbreaking new law
The Danish government is eyeing the introduction of legislation that grants individuals copyright-like control over their own face,…
Turkey looks towards future as PKK begins long-awaited disarmament
Turkey has marked a historic point in its decades-long fight against terrorism with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)…
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…
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…