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Society
2 Russians Granted Asylum-Seeker Status in Kazakhstan, Pausing Possible Extradition
By Catherine Putz
Extradition proceedings may be paused for now, but the final outcome remains unclear.
A New Generation of Women and Girls Defying Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan
By Anushka Sisodia
While international leaders neglect to take meaningful, coordinated action, women and girls in Afghanistan and in exile remain on the frontlines of resistance.
Agony for Australia’s Palestinian Community as War Rages on in Gaza
By Dechlan Brennan
“So, there's the pain of the suffering in Palestine – our homeland – but then there's the feeling of abandonment. It’s an otherness. It’s like we don’t belong in Australia, we don't belong on Earth almost.”
Chinese Arrivals Fill Gaps Left by Hong Kong Exodus
By Kanis Leung
Tens of thousands of Hong Kongers left amid a crackdown on dissent. But Hong Kong is still freer than the mainland, making it attractive for Chinese professionals.
Bukhara-e-Hind: Rampur’s Lost History
By Aheed Khan
Today, Rampur is best known as a Muslim “vote bank” in Uttar Pradesh. Its history as a vibrant syncretic cultural hub has been lost.
How Is the Israel-Hamas War Being Framed in Central Asia?
By Colleen Wood
Journalists, influencers, and religious teachers are using social media to inform Central Asians about the Israel-Hamas war.
Pakistan Swoops Down on Illegal Afghan Immigrants
By Munir Ahmed and Riaz Khan
With the deadline for them to leave expiring, Pakistan has begun rounding up, detaining and deporting dozens of Afghans.
Where Do Trans Rights Stand in Taiwan After Same-Sex Marriage Legalization?
By Daniel Yo-Ling
Transgender advocacy has ballooned in Taiwan over the past five years, but so has the backlash.
Afghans Head to Border in Droves to Leave Pakistan Ahead of a Deadline in Anti-migrant Crackdown
By Riaz Khan and Abdul Sattar
Pakistani officials warn that people who are in the country illegally face arrest and deportation after October 31. The bulk of migrants in Pakistan are Afghan.
1 Year After Itaewon Crowd Crush, Victims’ Families Demand a Special Investigation
By Hyung-Jin Kim
No top-level officials have been held accountable for the crowd crush that killed 159 people during Halloween celebrations.
How Do South Koreans View Gender Discrimination?
By Timothy S. Rich, Serena White, and Josie Coyle
The topic was a focal point of the 2022 presidential campaign. What do South Koreans think of the issue now, especially under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration?
Pakistan Sets Up Deportation Centers to Hold Illegal Migrants
By Munir Ahmed
Pakistan's government warned that action will be taken against Pakistanis who are found to be sheltering unauthorized migrants in the country.