Society

Officials say pilgrims face heightened threat of attacks from rebels fighting against Indian rule in Kashmir.

The language of the ruling reveals racist treatment of the Rohingya community amid growing calls for their repatriation.

China’s approach to Xinjiang rests on forced assimilation, a difficult task in a society where even those who wish to assimilate struggle to do so.

Although Islam has been a part of Turkmen culture for centuries, public practice of Islam was largely suppressed during the Soviet Union and in the early independence era, too.

Blasphemy prosecutions have become more common over the past two decades, undermining Indonesia's reputation as a moderate Islamic state.

The minimum age was set higher to ensure that girls finish school, become independent and make informed choices. Will the proposed change reverse the gains achieved?

The latest Lowy Institute public opinion survey found that the public feels less safe in 2022, due to China's growing power and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The rise in Baloch women’s activism – and terrorism – has accompanied a new willingness by authorities to target women with state-sanctioned violence.

A ruling by the Osaka district court reflects the same outdated rhetoric as the conservative government.

Korean entertainment, in particular K-Pop, has provided a unique opportunity for Seoul to improve its global standing.

In refugee camps in Jammu, children avoid going out to study or play as they fear being attacked by right-wing groups or detained by police.