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Society
Horrific Crime Reaffirms Delhi’s Status as India’s Most Unsafe City for Women
By Kavita Chowdhury
A woman was hit by a car filled with drunk men, who drove on for 13 kilometers, dragging her body lodged in the car’s wheels.
A Tsunami of Crime Washes Over Post-Coup Myanmar
By Naw Theresa
There has been a general breakdown of law and order in the two years since the coup, as the military junta prioritizes the pursuit of political opponents.
Nate Thayer, Dead at 62, and Stories That Still Resonate
By Luke Hunt
Among his many scoops, Thayer's work also foreshadowed the rapid growth of Chinese influence in Cambodia.
No Escape: Camp Survivor Describes Life Under House Arrest in Xinjiang
By Tasnim Nazeer
Zhanargul Zhumatai, a Kazakh artist and former editor, lives in fear of being rearrested by the Chinese authorities at any time.
With High Hopes, Thailand Welcomes Chinese Tourists’ Return
By Chalida Ekvitthayavechnukul and Tied McLeod Ji
In 2019, before the pandemic, around 11 million Chinese visited Thailand each year.
India’s Hindu Right Is Cherry-picking a Gory Murder Incident to Surveil Interfaith Couples
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
This is yet another move by the BJP to prevent Hindu women from marrying Muslim men.
Aid Chief: Taliban Decrees Against Women Paralyzing NGO Work
By Riazat Butt
Women are vital for the delivery of lifesaving assistance in Afghanistan, and aid agencies are calling for a reversal of the ban on Afghan women working at NGOs.
Locking Horns With the Khmer Rouge
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with tribunal witness Rob Hamill.
Boat Carrying 184 Rohingya Refugees Lands in Western Indonesia
By Sebastian Strangio
The leaky wooden vessel is just the latest to reach the shores of Aceh, as more and more refugees undertake the dangerous ocean crossings.
Pakistan’s Port City Gwadar in Chaos
By Muhammad Bezinjo
The “crown jewel” of CPEC is under an internet shutdown after a crackdown on protests.
How Has the ‘Korean Wave’ Impacted Japan-South Korea Relations?
By Wang Linbin
The Korean Wave, or hallyu, has seen ups and downs in Japan, but could exert political influence over the long term.
Assam Moves to Combat Increasing Crimes Against Women
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
The rate of crime against women in Assam is more than double the national average. What's behind the recent surge?