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Thailand Tightens Laws on Meth Possession Amid Regional Drug Boom

Thailand Tightens Laws on Meth Possession Amid Regional Drug Boom

By Sebastian Strangio
In recent years, Myanmar-based drug syndicates have driven a regional boom in the production of amphetamine-style stimulants.
Kyrgyzstan’s Media Under Pressure

Kyrgyzstan’s Media Under Pressure

By Catherine Putz
From well-known independent outlets to bloggers, the country's vibrant media are under increasing threat.

What If China Isn’t Really That Unique?

What If China Isn’t Really That Unique?

By Evan Freidin
Trends relating to birth rates and tech industry layoffs are not unique to China, but a part of a broader story of global change.

Pakistan Blocks Wikipedia, Says It Hurt Muslim Sentiments

Pakistan Blocks Wikipedia, Says It Hurt Muslim Sentiments

By Munir Ahmed
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority says it blocked Wikipedia because a 48-hour deadline to remove content  it said was blasphemous was ignored.

Indian Couples Begin Legal Battle for Same-Sex Marraige

Indian Couples Begin Legal Battle for Same-Sex Marraige

By Sheikh Saaliq
Four gay couples have filed petitions to India's Supreme Court seeking the legalization of same-sex marriage amid growing tolerance toward the LGBTQ community.
Singapore Strives to Protect Consumer Data

Singapore Strives to Protect Consumer Data

By Xue Zhang
Like many governments, Singapore has enacted data privacy laws. But can consumers solely rely on the government or businesses for protection?

Hong Kong’s Democratic Primary Trials Show a Dark Truth

Hong Kong’s Democratic Primary Trials Show a Dark Truth

By Eric Lai
Hong Kong’s legal prosecution of opposition figures puts it in the company of authoritarian regimes worldwide.
North Korean Defectors in China Can’t Get COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments

North Korean Defectors in China Can’t Get COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments

By Lee Chae Un
As China’s COVID-19 case counts soar, “North Korean defectors in China can’t receive treatment even if they are infected,” one source said.

Cold Snap and Electricity Shortages Slam Central Asia, Afghanistan

Cold Snap and Electricity Shortages Slam Central Asia, Afghanistan

By Catherine Putz
The repercussions of the apparent vulnerabilities in Uzbekistan’s energy system have wide implications, none more serious than for Afghanistan.

A Gender Perspective on HIV Prevalence in Uzbekistan

A Gender Perspective on HIV Prevalence in Uzbekistan

By Niginakhon Saida and Sara Scardavilli
Gender inequality and stereotypes, especially in health, education, and command over economic resources, make women more vulnerable to HIV and to other related conditions.

Is Drug Regulation in India a Myth?

Is Drug Regulation in India a Myth?

By Catherine Putz
An interview with Dinesh Thakur and Prashant Reddy about India's drug manufacturing industry and recent cases of India-made drugs leading to the deaths of children in Uzbekistan and Gambia.
Russian Embassy Says North Korea Lifted Lockdown in Pyongyang

Russian Embassy Says North Korea Lifted Lockdown in Pyongyang

By Kim Tong-hyung
Last week, the embassy said that North Korea's capital was under an “intensified anti-epidemic period.”

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