British DJ Faces Caning in Singapore for Drug Offences After Losing Appeal
Yuen Ye Ming faces 20 years of jail time and the maximum of 24 strokes of the cane in Singapore, where caning remains to be a form of judicial corporal punishment.
Hong Kong Bans 12 Pro-Democracy Candidates From Running in This Year’s Legislative Election
The Hong Kong government said the candidates were disqualified because they did not comply with the Legislative Council requirements.
Japan Is Angry Over A South Korean Statue Of A Man That Looks Like PM Abe
Here’s why the statue of a man bowing before a wartime sex slave is sparking controversy.
Hong Kong University Just Fired A Democracy Activist, Raising Fears of Diminishing Academic Freedoms
“It’s the end of academic freedom in Hong Kong,” said Benny Tai on his dismissal from the prestigious local university.
Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei On Masks, Uighurs and Democracy
China’s most famous artist and infamous government critic spills on human rights atrocities in Xinjiang and state attempts to cover up the coronavirus.
Malaysia’s Former Leader Found Guilty Of All Charges in First 1MDB Verdict
A court found Najib Razak guilty of seven charges of money laundering, abuse of power and criminal breach of trust.
Chinese Netizens Celebrate Closure of US Consulate in Chengdu
Hordes of Chinese are demonstrating support for China’s latest retaliatory move against a backdrop of growing US-China tensions.
Forfeiting Hong Kong Is Not an Option: This Is the Place We Call Home
“There is no future for us if our home is compromised. The fight for democracy and human rights is one both Hong Kong-ers and the world have to win.”
Why I Walked Around Singapore’s 150km Perimeter
Walking the length of an ultramarathon with no training was a test for the body and the mind.
Meet the Singaporean Graffiti Artist Making His Way Around the World
Coming from Singapore, a country with very strict laws against vandalism, Song's need to find 'legal' walls brings him around the world.
Here Are Some Illustrations That Show Just How Good the Pandemic Has Been for the Environment
While only time will tell if these changes will last, here’s some positive news during this dark time.
Meet the Writer Changing Perceptions Of Australian Cultural Identity
Chronicling the lived experiences of multiracial Australians, Sabina McKenna uses Instagram to bring the conversation of cultural identity to the masses.