Society

Polls consistently show a majority of Japanese favor same-sex marriage – but not enough to apply political pressure. Opponents, however, are vocal. 

Facing economic uncertainty and limited space for individual freedoms, a growing number of Chinese are seeking to migrate – even if it means a dangerous trek through Central America.

Human rights advocates say what happened to those on board is the latest example of political inaction and global apathy: Governments ignore the Rohingya because they can.

Reform efforts have put the government at loggerheads with physicians, who are reluctant to let go of their privileges. 

The sports minister promised a swift probe into alleged sexual harassment by Wrestling Federation of India Chief and BJP parliamentarian Brij Bhushan Singh.

Today, only 100-200 seafarers remain on traditional "Lansa" houseboats near Borneo’s shorelines.

Yintao Yu, formerly head of engineering for ByteDance in the U.S., said in a court filing that the company had a “superuser” credential for a committee of CCP members.

Allegations of illegal immigration from Myanmar, involving members of the Kuki-Chin ethnic group, contributed to the recent ethnic violence that claimed more than 80 lives. 

While it was difficult to ascertain if foreign nationals were inside anti-junta training camps, The Diplomat identified three people from India, Thailand, and the U.S. outside camps at different locations.

This year’s Pride Parade brought into the spotlight Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat, who reaffirmed his support for the country’s LGBTQ community.

The 1945 famine has been fading into obscurity, despite its crucial role in the country’s independence fight.

Neighboring Iran has seen around 100 similar poison attacks targeting schoolgirls, but this is the first time one has been reported in Afghanistan.