Society

The latest backlash against the Gates Foundation in India is the result of years' worth of concerns raised by human rights activists and civil society.

Even in countries where abortion is legal, access to safe abortions remains challenging

Even China’s “preferred Muslims” face tightening restrictions on religious expression.

The Ministry of National Defense promised a thorough investigation into the case, but critics say it’s too little, too late.

Forced observances of Han holidays are part of the CCP campaign to remake ethno-national loyalties among Turkic groups in Xinjiang.

Vaccinations for the elderly are in full swing, but the current pace means Japan won’t see a return to normal life until the end of the year.

New research links the Maori people to possibly discovering Antarctica long before Europeans and Americans.

The controversial case of the Huawei executive sparked a diplomatic crisis. But where do the legal proceedings stand?

Loud encouragement for women to have more children, coupled with a rise in rhetoric equating femininity with weakness, could be a damaging combination for women’s rights in China.

From musicians and students to professionals, some of Kazakhstan’s best and brightest choose to establish themselves in Russia. Why?

The judge’s report in the case against Tarun Tejpal sparked outrage for its misogynistic scrutiny of the plaintiff.