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Society
Philippine President Promises ‘No Special Treatment’ for Celebrity Preacher
By Sebastian Strangio
Apollo Quiboloy, who is accused of a raft of charges including child sexual abuse, will face charges in the Philippines before extradition to the United States.
Activists Criticize High Cost of Pope Francis’ Visit to Timor-Leste, One of the Poorest Nations
By Niniek Karmini
With 42 percent of Timor-Leste’s population living below the poverty line, some question the $12 million price tag of the papal visit.
A Population Expert Deciphers South Korea’s Plummeting Birth Rate
By Kenji Yoshida and Jason Morgan
Dr. Lee Sang-lim of Seoul National University warns that South Korea is facing an existential crisis due to alarming demographic trends.
Indonesia’s Shifting Views on Marriage and Babies
By I Dewa Gede Karma Wisana and Diahhadi Setyonaluri
Delayed marriages coupled with the growing aspiration of young people choosing to remain childfree may have a substantial impact on Indonesia's fertility rate.
Fugitive Philippine Pastor Surrenders to Police After Long Manhunt
By Sebastian Strangio
Apollo Quiboloy, a self-proclaimed "son of God," is wanted for sex trafficking and child abuse in both the Philippines and the United States.
Time is Running Out For Victims of Thailand’s Tak Bai Massacre
By Christian Wells
A Thai court has accepted a case against officials for their role in the 2004 massacre in the country's Deep South – but justice is far from assured.
Donald Trump Visits a Vietnamese Restaurant
By Sribala Subramanian
Will a right-leaning Asian community vote for the GOP in November?
To Combat China’s Influence Operations, US Officials Need Sharper Tools and a Deft Touch
By Yaqiu Wang
The arrest of a former top aide to New York’s governor reinforces the need for vigilance and strong enforcement, but a successful response will also depend on legal reforms and community trust.
Chinese Soccer Appears to be Getting Worse Despite President Xi’s Pledge to Make It Better
By Stephen Wade
As China tries to qualify for a men's World Cup for the first time since 2002, it suffered a historically lopsided loss to Japan.
North Korea Expands Media Ban to Include Chinese Films
By Chelsea Toczauer
The shift to put Chinese media on the blacklist is another signal of strained China-North Korea relations.
Indonesians Rejoice as Pope Francis Visits
By Aisyah Llewellyn
The Indonesian public have been taken with the pontiff since his arrival in the country, the first visit to Indonesia by a Pope in 35 years.
Pope Francis Must Talk About Sexual Abuse Allegations in Timor-Leste
By David Hutt
The deeply Catholic country is struggling to come to terms with historic cases of child rape by Catholic clergy.