A Refuge for Russians and Ukrainians, Bali Rethinks Its Open-Door Policy
The Indonesian island has welcomed Ukrainians fleeing the shelling and Russians dodging the draft, but bad behavior and rule violations are testing that welcome.
They shared erotic images in a group chat. The fine: $17,000
In Singapore, the prosecution made headlines not only for its details but also because it touched on a topic that remains sensitive to many Singaporeans:...
In sweeping legal overhaul, Indonesia outlaws sex outside marriage
Indonesia's progressive reputation took a hit on Tuesday when parliament cleared a sweeping overhaul of the country’s criminal code.
Young, underground reporters ‘fight a gun with a pen’ in Myanmar
Myanmar is now one of the world’s most dangerous places for journalists. For the first time, it is on track to be the top jailer...
After day care massacre, Thailand is roiled with grief VIEW
Thursday's rampage drove the nation into mourning and left families facing an incalculable loss.
They had the vaccines and a plan to reopen. Instead they got cold feet
The vaccines were supposed to be the ticket out of the pandemic. But in Singapore, things did not go according to plan.
They relied on Chinese COVID vaccines. Now they’re battling outbreaks.
Recent infections in Mongolia, Bahrain, Chile and the Seychelles suggest that the Chinese vaccines they use may not be very effective at preventing the spread...