UNESCO
Bangladesh sari weaving tradition hangs by a thread
Bangladesh’s Tangail sari craft faces decline as automation, low wages, falling demand and trade disruptions push weavers to abandon the centuries-old tradition, despite UNESCO recognition and its status as an important cultural symbol.
June 9, 2026
Syria monitor says US strikes killed at least five IS members
The strike come after a lone gunman from the IS jihadist group carried out the Dec. 13 attack in Palmyra, home to UNESCO-listed ancient ruins and once controlled by jihadist fighters, which killed two US soldiers and a US civilian.
December 20, 2025
UN agency endorses Pakistan’s global plan to curb disinformation, promote digital integrity
UNESCO has endorsed Pakistan’s proposal to combat disinformation and promote digital integrity, highlighting Islamabad’s leadership in shaping global digital policy and balancing free expression with accountability.
October 12, 2025