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China’s Grip on Mongolia’s Quest for Spiritual Leadership

China’s Grip on Mongolia’s Quest for Spiritual Leadership

By Amar Adiya
The search for the next Jebtsundamba Khutuktu is being complicated by Beijing’s desire to assert control over Tibetan Buddhism – even outside China’s borders. 
India Must Protect the 150 Million Women in the Informal Sector

India Must Protect the 150 Million Women in the Informal Sector

By Swati Dey
From sexual harassment protections to childcare and social security, women in India’s informal sector are often left outside the scope of government policies. 

Singapore Court Suspends Death Row Lawyer For Five Years

Singapore Court Suspends Death Row Lawyer For Five Years

By Sebastian Strangio
M. Ravi has been barred from practicing law for five years for accusing the attorney-general of being "overzealous" in his prosecution of a death row client.

Pakistan’s Aurat March 2023: Another Year, Similar Challenges

Pakistan’s Aurat March 2023: Another Year, Similar Challenges

By Somaiyah Hafeez
The march for women’s rights continues to face harassment from the authorities and the public, alongside internal political divisions.

Same-Sex Marriage Will Cause ‘Complete Havoc,’ Says Indian Government

Same-Sex Marriage Will Cause ‘Complete Havoc,’ Says Indian Government

By Kavita Chowdhury
Gay relationships are legal in India. The government is now opposing the legalization of same-sex unions in the Supreme Court.
Korean Diplomat Accused of Sexually Assaulting New Zealand Man Faces Renewed Charges at Home

Korean Diplomat Accused of Sexually Assaulting New Zealand Man Faces Renewed Charges at Home

By Raphael Rashid
The resumption of the case in South Korea will put justice against politics, diplomacy, and societal attitudes toward sexual violence.

Cambodia Celebrates Return of ‘Priceless’ Stolen Artifacts

Cambodia Celebrates Return of ‘Priceless’ Stolen Artifacts

By Sopheng Cheang
The returned items included important Hindu and Buddhist statues, as well as ancient jewelry from the once-mighty empire of Angkor.
Detangling the Urban Paradox in Ulaanbaatar

Detangling the Urban Paradox in Ulaanbaatar

By Alyssa Brochu, Nellie Kamau, Niloufar Vahid-Massoudi, and Paola Matha
Mongolia should look to incentivize reverse migration using remote work.

A Community From India’s Northeast Finds a Home in Israel

A Community From India’s Northeast Finds a Home in Israel

By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Around 4,000 people of the Bnei Menashe, one of 10 lost tribes of Israel, have emigrated to Israel.

Bird Flu’s Young Victims

Bird Flu’s Young Victims

By Sribala Subramanian
Over the past decade, nearly four out of five H5N1 victims in Cambodia have been children.

Breach of Bail to Return as an Offense for Children in Queensland

Breach of Bail to Return as an Offense for Children in Queensland

By Dechlan Brennan
Queensland’s new crackdown on youth offenders will be “felt for generations,” experts warn.
Rich South Korea, Unhappy Koreans

Rich South Korea, Unhappy Koreans

By Hyung-A Kim
South Korea has a glowing global reputation. So why do so many Koreans think “isaengmang” – this life is ruined?

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