Across the archipelago, many ancient temples stand as reminders of these past empires, including Buddhist temples. One of the most famous is Borobudur Temple in Magelang, a masterpiece left by the ...

Thai police have arrested a Buddhist monk over allegations he embezzled more than $9 million from the prominent temple he ran which was funded by donations from devotees. Investigators from the ...

Did you know Malaysia is home to at least 70 Thai Buddhist temples, most of which are located in Kelantan and Kedah? Selangor, however, has just one – but it bears the distinction of the being ...

A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago was returned on Monday, following a years-long legal battle between Japan and South Korea over its ownership ...

According to local media reports, new Tk 1000, Tk 50 and Tk 20 notes hit the market on Sunday with motifs including Hindu and Buddhist temples and famous artwork. Officials had indicated earlier ...

A Buddhist Statue Stolen From a Japanese Temple Nearly 13 Years Ago Is Returned From South Korea TOKYO (AP) — A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ...

TOKYO (AP) — A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago was returned on Monday, following a yearslong legal battle between Japan and South Korea over ...

TOKYO (AP) — A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago was returned on Monday, following a yearslong legal battle between Japan and South Korea over ...

Residents of a southwestern Japanese island have welcomed back a Buddhist statue that was stolen from a local temple and found in South Korea. The statue arrived at Kannonji Temple on Tsushima ...

Bangladesh unveiled new currency notes without Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's image. Critics argue this decision undermines the legacy of the nation’s founder. The new notes will feature cultural ...