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Society
The Handmaiden of Media Oligarchies in India
By Vibodh Parthasarathi
An opaque and weak Competition Commission of India risks being seen as a facilitator of media oligarchies in India.
South Korean Women Have Another Digital Sex Crime to Worry About: Deepfake Porn
By Jiwon Kim
Weak protections in cases of sexual violence, whether physical or digital, and deeply entrenched misogyny in society create a toxic environment for Korean women.
Bangladesh’s Student Politics: Storied History, Brutal Violence
By Saqlain Rizve
Is banning student politics the only solution to stop the bloodshed between rival groups and the exploitation of students caught in the middle?
From Chits to Chatbots: Cheating in India’s Education System
By Naresh Singh
Cheating and plagiarism are already widespread in India's higher education sector. AI tools are making the problem worse, but could also make things better.
Singapore’s ‘Smart’ Tech Policies Require Public Trust
By Kris Hartley
Technology alone will not ensure the success of the city-state's pioneering Smart Nation initiative.
Rights Groups Call on Thai Government to Apprehend Tak Bai Accused
By Sebastian Strangio
With the statute of limitations due in the case to expire tomorrow, the seven defendants accused of the 2004 massacre are set to walk free.
Thai Authorities Cut Illegal Internet Cable Running Into Laos
By Sebastian Strangio
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission claims that the illegal connection was used by Laos-based scamming gangs to target Thai nationals.
Shohei Ohtani, Japan’s Baseball Ambassador
By Daisuke Akimoto
As the Los Angeles Dodgers head to the World Series, Shohei Ohtani continues to make headlines both in the U.S. and in his homeland, Japan.
K-pop Idol Tears and International Ripples
By Adreanna B. Dones and Brandon Valeriano
When a K-pop star cries, the stock market mirrors the emotion as investors demand accountability.
What Can Be Done About Australia’s Declining Birthrate?
By Grant Wyeth
The country needs to think more creatively about how to secure its economic future.
Vietnam Sentences Businesswoman to Life in Prison in Mega-Fraud Trial
By Sebastian Strangio
Truong My Lan, 68, is already on death row for masterminding the embezzlement of $26.8 billion from Saigon Commercial Bank.
Pushed to the Edge: Why Women Kill in Uzbekistan
By Niginakhon Saida
Women commit far fewer murders than men in Uzbekistan. It’s important to understand who, why, and how they kill.