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Gang Rape of a Tourist in India Highlights Culture of Downplaying Sexual Violence
The woman in the Instagram video appeared shaken. Her face was swollen and bruised. Sitting …
What Do We Mean When We Talk About Southeast Asia’s Demographics ‘Crisis’?
In October, The Economist ran an article with the headline, “Poor Asian countries face an …
The Conspiracy Theory That Amelia Earhart Was Killed by Japanese Soldiers
Some conspiracy theories are more realistic than others. One sticky, believable conspiracy theory says that …
Beaten, Threatened and ‘Outed’: The Ordeals of LGBTQ+ People in Tajikistan
Being LGBTQ+ in Tajikistan means leading a difficult life. Faced with social stigma, discrimination, extortion, …
As Death Toll Climbs, Bangladeshi Leader Says Shopping Mall That Burned Had No Emergency Exits
A six-story shopping mall that caught fire in the Bangladeshi capital had no fire exits, …
China Targets Overseas Social Media Influencers in Its Latest Transnational Repression Scheme
“Currently, the [Chinese] Ministry of Public Safety is tracking and investigating my 1.6 million followers. …
