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Thai Parliament Set to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage By Year’s End, Official Says

Thai Parliament Set to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage By Year’s End, Official Says

By Sebastian Strangio
A same-sex marriage amendment has passed its first reading in the country's House of Representatives.

The Climate Crisis Is Crushing Australian Festivals

The Climate Crisis Is Crushing Australian Festivals

By Ben Green and Catherine Strong
Following a devastating week of extreme weather forcing the cancellation of Pitch, Australia's decimated live entertainment scene recalibrates.
How Pro-Russia Influencers Framed Taiwan’s Elections on Telegram

How Pro-Russia Influencers Framed Taiwan’s Elections on Telegram

By Levi Bochantin
An investigation into pro-Kremlin Telegram users reveals Russia’s influence operations regarding Taiwan’s sovereignty and democracy.

Why Can’t China Attract Students From Developed Countries Anymore?

Why Can’t China Attract Students From Developed Countries Anymore?

By KAWASHIMA Shin
A recent set of proposals seeks to address an alarming decline.

Another Aircraft Incident Highlights Indonesia’s Shaky Aviation Safety Record

Another Aircraft Incident Highlights Indonesia’s Shaky Aviation Safety Record

By Aisyah Llewellyn
Despite a string of fatal accidents, the country is struggling to improve safety standards in its aviation industry.

North Korean Workers Abroad Can’t Escape the Regime’s Human Rights Abuses

North Korean Workers Abroad Can’t Escape the Regime’s Human Rights Abuses

By Lee Sang Yong
The world must expand its channels of communication with North Koreans working overseas to prevent human rights abuse.

Mo Yan, China’s Only Nobel-winning Author, Targeted in Patriotic Lawsuit

Mo Yan, China’s Only Nobel-winning Author, Targeted in Patriotic Lawsuit

By Simina Mistreanu
Patriotic campaigns have become more common in recent years in China, as online nationalists attack journalists, writers, or other public figures they say have offended the country's dignity.
Cabbages and Condoms: A Conversation With Mechai Viravaidya

Cabbages and Condoms: A Conversation With Mechai Viravaidya

By Luke Hunt
How to save thousands of lives by preventing STDs.

Pakistan’s X Restrictions Near 1-Month Mark, Despite Court Ruling

Pakistan’s X Restrictions Near 1-Month Mark, Despite Court Ruling

By Fareha Iqtidar Khan
The social media platform has been blocked in Pakistan for nearly a month, following the controversial general election.

With Journalists Behind Bars, Kyrgyzstan Enters New Era of Repression

With Journalists Behind Bars, Kyrgyzstan Enters New Era of Repression

By Ilya Lozovsky
The authorities have accused Temirov Live, a respected investigative outlet, of inciting mass unrest, and jailed nearly a dozen of its current and former employees.

Tajikistan’s Epidemic of Domestic Violence Against Women

Tajikistan’s Epidemic of Domestic Violence Against Women

By Mia Tarp Nurmagambetova
At the highest level, the problem lies unaddressed: powerful representatives of state bodies have failed to strongly and publicly condemn domestic violence.
Abused, Abandoned, Neglected: the Plight of India’s Older Women

Abused, Abandoned, Neglected: the Plight of India’s Older Women

By Deblina Dey
Restoring dignity in women’s labor can give older women the care and respect they deserve in late life.

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