Bhutan is comprised of a mosaic of different peoples who continue to live in valleys isolated from one another and the outside world by formidable mountain passes. Differing ethnic groups are also ...

The Kingdom of Bhutan is considered a development success story, with decreasing poverty and improvements in human development indicators. The Bank's engagement in Bhutan is aimed at supporting the ...

One of the most exquisite temples in Bangkok is Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram. Known by another name, the Marble Temple, ...

As the world faces unprecedented environmental and social crises, Bhutan stands quietly as a picture of hope and resilience. Often overshadowed by global powers, Bhutan’s contributions to sustainable ...

The local Church celebrated the 75th anniversary of the first pilgrimage to the Marian place of worship and the inauguration of the grotto of the Virgin. At least six worshippers died in road ...

That’s just another normal working day at Bhutan’s Paro International Airport (PBH), widely considered one of the most technically difficult plane landings in the world. Maneuvering onto a ...

Blockchain intelligence firm Arkham revealed on September 16, 2024, that Bhutan's bitcoin holdings have reached $750 million. This represents approximately 27.9% of Bhutan's estimated 2023 Gross ...

The local activist group Our Ancestors Say No is calling for the return of Tibetan and Himalayan objects including a Buddhist ...

Food To make a gift, fruit or other food is placed in the shrine as an offering to the deity. Tasting Murti An image of the god or goddess being worshipped. Seeing Incense and flowers Burning ...

(Editor’s note: On Thursday, Sept. 19, it was announced that Trump’s visit to the shrine was canceled.) Former president Donald Trump and Polish President Andrzej Duda will visit a Polish ...

An estimated 180,000 motorcyclists gathered Sunday at Our Lady of Fatima shrine in central Portugal for the Pilgrimage of the Blessing of Helmets.

The Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, Pennsylvania (photo: The Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, Pennsylvania / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons) Former president ...