by Pradeep Pariyar Thapa A World Apart Updated: Exclusive: Opinion- Every morning, I wake up to the gentle chorus of birds singing from my backyard — a sound I have long taken for granted. Many of my readers likely share this peaceful routine, greeting each day with quiet ease and comfort. But for the men, women, and children living in war-torn villages and towns across the world, that same morning carries no such promise. I cannot fathom the agony and dread that settles with

Our Voices Deserve a Seat at the Table Updated: Exclusive: Nepalism endorses Ms. Julie Won for New York's 7th Congressional District. Asian Americans are the fastest-growing major racial group in the United States — nearly 25 million strong, representing 7.2% to 7.7% of the total population. Yet in the halls of Congress, we hold just 4.4% of all seats. In the House of Representatives, only 21 members claim Asian, South Asian, or Pacific Islander heritage. In the Senate, just