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Society
Indonesia Rescues Dozens of Rohingya Refugees From Capsized Boat
By Sebastian Strangio
The rescue off the coast of Aceh underscores the extreme dangers that many refugees are exposing themselves to in order to find sanctuary abroad.
South Korea Will Take Final Steps to Suspend Licenses of Striking Junior Doctors Starting Next Week
By Hyung-jin Kim
More than 90% of medical interns and residents have been on strike for about a month to protest the government’s plan to sharply increase medical school admissions.
Self-Censorship, Hong Kong’s Next Export
By Eric Wear
Hong Kong’s new national security law will incentivize self-censorship by creatives of all kinds – including those far beyond Hong Kong’s borders.
A Not-So-Bright Nowruz for Afghanistan’s Girls
By Freshta Jalalzai
The festival traditionally marks the beginning of the school year. For the thousands of girls who are prevented from attending by Taliban edicts, it’s a heart-wrenching time.
Mongolia’s Labor Minister on Tackling the Workplace Gender Gap
By Bolor Lkhaajav
An interview with Minister of Labor and Social Protection Bulgantuya Khurelbaatar.
Cambodia’s Unique Islamic Sect Fights to Resist Assimilation
By Daniel Zak and Chantara Tith
Ethnic Cham followers of the Kan Imam San order are promised a better life if they convert to Sunni Islam, but many prefer to hold onto their own traditions.
Akira Toriyama and the True Source of Japanese Soft Power
By Tom Le
Effective cultural diplomacy ultimately rests on the shoulders of creatives and artists looking to tell a good story.
The Uyghur Diaspora’s Desperate Search for Family Members in China
By Ruth Ingram
For Uyghurs in exile, the suffering of loved ones is a source of never-ending anguish – especially when their fates remain unknown.
Thai Parliament Set to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage By Year’s End, Official Says
By Sebastian Strangio
A same-sex marriage amendment has passed its first reading in the country's House of Representatives.
The Climate Crisis Is Crushing Australian Festivals
By Ben Green and Catherine Strong
Following a devastating week of extreme weather forcing the cancellation of Pitch, Australia's decimated live entertainment scene recalibrates.
How Pro-Russia Influencers Framed Taiwan’s Elections on Telegram
By Levi Bochantin
An investigation into pro-Kremlin Telegram users reveals Russia’s influence operations regarding Taiwan’s sovereignty and democracy.
Why Can’t China Attract Students From Developed Countries Anymore?
By KAWASHIMA Shin
A recent set of proposals seeks to address an alarming decline.