“There was a wind stronger than a typhoon, and flames whipped through the air like a tornado, burning the whole area in an instant,” Gounsa temple chief Deungwoon told Reuters. “The ...

Asia last week was burning at both ends and in the middle—in China, India and the Middle East (see below). These fires had been smoldering for generations, but in the case of the Middle East and ...

Asia is home to some of the most stunning Buddhist temples, each embodying unique architectural styles, spiritual significance, and cultural heritage. Here are five of the most beautiful Buddhist ...

Charred remains at Gounsa temple first built in 681 At least 18 heritage sites or objects damaged, destroyed Wildfire is largest ever in South Korea Heritage service deploys to protect historic ...