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Mongolia Ignores International Warrant for Putin’s Arrest, Giving Him a Red-carpet Welcome
By Associated Press
The ICC has accused Putin of being responsible for the abductions of children from Ukraine. Member countries are required to detain suspects but there’s no real enforcement mechanism.
Indonesia Arrests Fugitive Philippine Mayor Wanted Over Scam Operations
By Jim Gomez and Edna Tarigan
Alice Guo is the subject of a Senate investigation into her links to illegal gaming operations, human trafficking, and money laundering.
Indonesians Rejoice as Pope Francis Visits
By Aisyah Llewellyn
The Indonesian public have been taken with the pontiff since his arrival in the country, the first visit to Indonesia by a Pope in 35 years.
Pope Francis Must Talk About Sexual Abuse Allegations in Timor-Leste
By David Hutt
The deeply Catholic country is struggling to come to terms with historic cases of child rape by Catholic clergy.
Thai PM Confirms ‘Digital Wallet’ Will Go Ahead, Flags Cash Payments
By Sebastian Strangio
The Pheu Thai Party's controversial 450 billion baht stimulus program has been criticized as wasteful and fiscally irresponsible.
Myanmar’s Border Trade With China and Thailand Has Collapsed
By Sebastian Strangio
Ethnic armed groups opposed to the military now control trade routes accounting for 91 percent of the country's overland trade with China.
Kyrgyzstan’s Kloop Denied on Final Appeal, Liquidation Order Stands
By Catherine Putz
Kloop co-founder Rinat Tukhvatshin has vowed to "continue to publish the most in-depth investigations, the most balanced news, and the most incisive columns.”
Australian Government Undermines Census in Bid to Avoid Division
By Liz Allen
The Australian government's stunning intervention into the national census, and its sudden backflip, has broken trust and left it unclear what's next.
Kazakhstan Sets Date for Nuclear Power Plant Referendum
By Catherine Putz
The question – “Do you agree with the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan?” – will be put to voters on October 6.
Outgoing Japanese Leader Kishida Will Visit South Korea for a Summit on Improving Ties
By Kim Tong-hyung
Seoul said that Kishida, who will step down after internal party elections in September, “actively expressed hope” to end his term on a high note in bilateral relations.
The Double-Edged Sword of Plastics in Asia’s Healthcare
By Michelle Reyes and Donna Mae Ocmeja
PPE, syringes, and other single-use plastics in the medical sector are a major contributor to the plastic problem. But the industry can be part of the solution, too.
China’s Disinformation and US Elections: What to Watch for in Congressional Contests
By Sarah Cook
Beijing’s track record of targeting parliamentarians spans multiple countries, with implications for the United States.