The UN in Afghanistan has been focused on rebuilding and restoring peace in the country since it opened a political mission in 2002.

The Mission has helped organize the 2014 president and provincial council elections at the request of Afghan authorities.

Tributes are being paid on Friday to two Asian activists who have won this year’s Nobel Peace prize for campaigning for children’s rights.

Local farmers in Viet Nam are struggling with the effects of climate change like irregular rainfall, hotter temperatures, as well as high salt levels in sea water.

The changing habits of birds migrating through Asia is acting as an” early warning system” for the loss of coastal habitats, according to a network of organisations which protects migratory routes.