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TikTok May Be Banned in the US. Here’s What Happened When India Did It.
By Krutika Pathi
In India, the app was banned nearly four years ago. Most users and content creators migrated to other platforms without much trouble.
North Korea Sends Workers to Russia-Occupied Territory in Eastern Ukraine
By Seulkee Jang
Pyongyang made the decision after concluding that Russia had gained the upper hand in its war with Ukraine.
The Sexual Revolution Behind China’s Demographic Crisis
By Gabriele Manca
The “one-child policy” didn’t just artificially limit births; it dramatically reshaped the way Chinese society – particularly women – thinks about sex.
Toward Germany-South Korea Cooperation in Economic Security
By Seungjoo Lee and Max J. Zenglein
The two manufacturing powerhouses face similar challenges, including coercion and competition from China. Can they weather the tide together?
Why the SDGs Should Be Revised to Meet the Needs of Indigenous Peoples
By Rithy Bun
Indigenous people have unique needs and backgrounds that are overlooked by the 17 targets outlined by the United Nations.
Indonesian President No Longer a Member of PDI-P After Backing Rival Candidate, Party Says
By Sebastian Strangio
A senior official confirmed that Joko Widodo lost his membership after refusing to endorse its presidential candidate in February's election.
Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring Talks With Private Bondholders Hit a Snag
By Rathindra Kuruwita
Is the government quibbling over small details to signal to the public that it is driving a hard bargain?
Myanmar Military Reoccupies Myawaddy Base as Karen Rebels Withdraw
By Sebastian Strangio
The Karen National Union said that its forces were pulling back from the important border hub to avoid harm to the local population.
Australia’s (Alleged) Mushroom Murders Raise the Question of How Women Kill
By Aisyah Llewellyn
The case of Erin Patterson, who has been charged with poisoning four relatives of her ex-husband, has transfixed the country.
How the Indonesia Investment Authority Built Its Portfolio in 2023
By James Guild
Three years after its establishment, the purpose of the state-run investment fund is starting to come into focus.
Asia-Pacific States Must Divorce Their Industry Friends for a Strong Global Plastics Treaty
By Arpita Bhagat
With just two meetings left to finalize the treaty text, the significance of the current Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting cannot be overstated.
UK Foreign Secretary’s Visit to Central Asia and Mongolia: An Urgent To-Do List
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
David Cameron is on a six-nation tour of Central Asia, underscoring the U.K.'s reinvigorated engagement with the region.