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India-Pakistan Cricket Politics Heat up Ahead of 2023 ODI World Cup
By Asfandiyar
India is hosting the event, but Pakistan is demanding that its games be played at a neutral site.
With Ban on Beauty Salons, Taliban Continue to Shrink Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
By Amina Zurmati and Qudratullah Zurmati
"I am the only supporter of my three daughters and a jobless husband and this beauty salon is the only source of income for my family," one salon owner said, highlighting the impact of the new decree.
Laos, Cambodia Urge US Not to Send Cluster Munitions to Ukraine
By Sebastian Strangio
The two nations were heavily bombed by the U.S. in the 1960s and 1970s, and remain seriously impacted by unexploded cluster bombs.
1 Year Later, Sri Lanka’s Struggle Continues
By Tasnim Nazeer
On the first anniversary of the people’s uprising, the spirit of dissent among Sri Lankan citizens remains strong.
In Myanmar, ‘Some PDFs Are Behaving Like the Junta’
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
A woman resistance fighter and trainer talks to The Diplomat about the guerrilla movement and the future of Myanmar.
What China’s Ethnic Nationalism Means for Australia
By Grant Wyeth
Protecting its citizens from the CCP’s extraterritorial reach will be a major test of the resilience of Australia’s liberal democracy.
Dutch to Return Bejeweled Cannon and Other Artifacts Taken From Sri Lanka During Colonial Rule
By Bharatha Mallawarachi
Among the artifacts is the Cannon of Kandy, a ceremonial weapon made of bronze, silver and gold and inlaid with rubies.
In Uzbekistan, Another Z-Artist’s Concert Canceled
By Niginakhon Saida
Is it over for Russian Z-artists in Central Asia?
The Struggle to Save the Philippines’ Architectural Heritage
By Felix Iglesias
The recent blaze at the Manila Central Post Office highlighted the challenges in keeping the depredations of time and private commercial interests at bay.
8 Years After ‘709,’ Persecution of Chinese Human Rights Lawyers Continues
By William Nee
The crackdown that began on July 9, 2015 is not just history; some of the targets are facing renewed pressure today.
Baby Boomers’ Retirement Will Remake South Korea
By Eunwoo Lee
The demographic shift will stir fundamental changes in the country’s landscape and environment.
After 116 Years, Japan Raised Age of Consent for Sex to 16. What Took So Long?
By Priyanka Borpujari
Even in recent history, courts in Japan often looked at consent through a narrow lens.