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Punjab’s ‘Cancer Train’ Runs on Hope
By Abhiroop Chowdhury
Cases of cancer are widespread in Punjab and Haryana, where groundwater is contaminated by high pesticide use.
Speeding Up the Economy: The Role of Methamphetamines in the Southeast Asian Boom
By Daniel Zak and Vutha Srey
Faced with ruthless economic demands, increasing numbers of workers are turning to a cheap, addictive drug that enables them to "work without stopping.”
Han Kang Becomes First South Korean to Win the Nobel Prize in Literature
By Shannon Tiezzi
Her award also provided a rare moment of national unity, as Koreans from both sides of the political divide rushed to praise Han and her writing.
8 Months on, South Korean Doctors Are Still on Strike
By Eunwoo Lee
Here’s a rundown of the major points behind South Korea’s stalemate on medical reforms.
Asbestos: Singapore’s Toxic Past Is Catching up With It
By Sean Lim
The number of cancer cases in Singapore is on the rise even though the hazardous material was banned more than 30 years ago.
The Plight of the ‘Zainichi’ Koreans
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Those Koreans resident in Japan who support North Korea face a serious new challenge..
How the Shahbagh-Hefazat Ideological Divide Is Influencing Post-Revolution Bangladesh
By Shahadat Hossain
Despite the unity during the 2024 protest movement, old divisions between secular leftists and Islamists quickly resurfaced.
Competing Sectarianisms in Malaysia
By Aizat Shamsuddin
A new bill seeks to tighten Islamic orthodoxies, imperiling the country's reputation for religious tolerance and inclusion.
Investigation: What Happened at Buthidaung Town in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
A rare in-person visit sheds light on the chaotic events that took place before and after the Arakan Army's capture of the town in May.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan: New Domestic Violence Laws and the Protection of Children
By Christopher von Claparede-Niemann
Every child in Central Asia deserves to grow up in an environment free from violence, where protection is not only a policy, but a reality.
Nuclear Power Referendum Passes in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
Critics argue that the Kazakh people were presented a largely one-sided positive view of the referendum, making the victory of the “yes” camp unsurprising.
Afghanistan’s Reckoning Moment in the Fight for Women’s Rights
By Amy Smathers
Afghanistan’s women have not stopped fighting, and neither should the international community.
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