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Society
Imams in Uzbekistan Asked to Stay off Social Media
By Niginakhon Saida
Uzbek imams and religious bloggers occupy an influential space online in Uzbekistan.
China’s Quest for New Heroes
By Vincent K. L. Chang
Beijing is mobilizing a new generation of heroes and potential future martyrs to secure victory in its battle for global power and prestige.
Severe Turbulence over Myanmar
By Sribala Subramanian
Could the pilots of Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 have bypassed a thunderstorm?
‘The Fear Is Palpable’: Karachi’s Law and Order Problem
By Somaiyah Hafeez
While terrorist attacks make headlines, Pakistan’s financial capital has a more mundane problem: deadly street crime.
Kicksharing Takes Off in Kyrgyzstan
By Colleen Wood
As shared e-kickscooters become more popular, local authorities are putting regulations on this ecologically friendly form of transport.
What Drives People From ‘Booming’ Bangladesh to Migrate?
By Mubashar Hasan
Under authoritarian rule, a small group of people have turned enormously rich. The rest have been pushed out of the growth bubble and forced to migrate abroad.
How India’s Politics Is Reshaping International Cricket
By Priyansh
India's dominance in cricket has made the IPL and upcoming World Cup central to the sport. However, as cricket grows, so does potential political interference.
Hinduism and the Righteousness of War
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
While the Hindu epics hold peace in high regard, they also strongly advocate for fighting a righteous war to the very end, when the enemy is destroyed.
How Timorese Women Perceive the Election of Prabowo Subianto in Indonesia
By Maria Manuela Leong Pereira and Li-Li Chen
While Dili has publicly welcomed the former general's election, other Timorese -- particularly women -- want justice for his role in past atrocities.
A Remote Kyrgyz Village Fights for Survival as Mining Start Looms
By Emilia Sulek
Nestled in Kyrgyzstan’s picturesque mountains, along a hydropower reservoir on the Naryn River, the village of Kyzyl-Beyit strives to preserve itself.
Osaka Will Host the 2025 World Expo. Can Japan Pull It Off?
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan is pushing a PR campaign for the embattled Osaka Expo in 2025, despite waning public enthusiasm.
Punjab’s New Defamation Law Sparks Pushback, Protests
By W. Tariq
Critics say the hastily passed bill will have devastating effects on free speech and the media in Pakistan’s most populous province.