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Society
Extensive Damage Feared After Fire at Major Indonesian Museum
By Sebastian Strangio
The National Museum of Indonesia houses the country's most extensive collection of historical and archaeological artifacts.
Life in China’s American Dream Town
By Adam James Smith
A new documentary explores the idealized vision of American life behind Jackson Hole, China.
New Thai PM Says That He Opposes Recreational Marijuana Use
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told a local news outlet that he only supported the use of cannabis in medical settings.
How Mongolia’s Nomadic Culture Is Navigating Modernization
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia's government is taking pains to keep traditional nomadic culture alive – and hoping to boost revenue streams as a byproduct.
Indonesian Money Laundering Case Harks Back To Asian Financial Crisis
By Aisyah Llewellyn
In Indonesia, money laundering is hard to prosecute. But in the case against disgraced tax official Rafael Alun Trisambodo, prosecutors have seemingly found an open and shut case.
The Disappearance and Arbitrary Detention of Rohingya Refugee Leader Dil Mohammed
By Shafiur Rahman
Dil Mohammed was abducted from a Rohingya refugee settlement in January, only to appear in a Bangladeshi jail in May.
Jaranwala Church Attacks Another Example of the Misuse of Blasphemy Laws in Pakistan
By Bilal Ahmad Tantray
As in so many cases in the past, the blasphemy accusations at the heart of the violence apparently stemmed from a personal grudge.
Pope Francis’ Visit Underscores Mongolia’s Religious Freedom
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The geopolitical angle of Pope Francis’ state visit to Mongolia is clear: The Vatican supports Mongolia’s democracy, respect for religious freedom, and peaceful foreign policy.
Hong Kong’s Top Court Rules in Favor of Recognizing Same-Sex Partnerships
By Kanis Leung
The ruling stopped short of granting full marriage rights to same-sex couples, but nonetheless represents a breakthrough for the LGBTQ+ community.
Japan Marks 100th Anniversary of the 1923 Kanto Massacre
By Thisanka Siripala
Campaigners fight to keep the massacre of ethnic Koreans in the spotlight, despite the government's disinterest in interrogating the dark history.
Why Are Indonesians Illegally Selling Their Kidneys?
By Aisyah Llewellyn
Jakarta's recent breaking of an organ trafficking ring has cast a light on a grim regional trade.
The Lives of Children in Myanmar
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Amid the nationwide conflict between the military junta and its opponents, the situation for the country's young is bad – and getting worse.