Nicaragua: Rights experts uncover State corruption fuelling repression, spying on exilesMarch 10, 2026
Protests Against Nepal’s Social Media Ban Show Resistance to a Global Censorship TrendJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Nepal’s recent social media ban, part of a global censorship trend, helped set off widespread unrest, forcing the government to…
Seismic protests in Asia have had young people at their core.Justin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Seismic protests in Asia have had young people at their core. Source link
The Forces Behind Nepal’s Explosive Gen Z Protests: What to KnowJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 It was a recent ban on social media that brought young people to the streets, but they came filled with…
Anger at Nepal’s social media ban reflects families’ dependence on workers abroad.Justin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Anger at Nepal’s social media ban reflects families’ dependence on workers abroad. Source link
A Man From China Pursued U.S. Asylum. Deportation Sent Him Home AgainJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 A Chinese man crossed dangerous jungles to enter the United States, in a failed bid for asylum. After being deported…
Nepal’s Prime Minister Resigns as Protesters Set Fire to Leaders’ HousesJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 A day after violent clashes left at least 19 people dead, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and other ministers quit,…
Nepal’s Prime Minister Resigns as Protesters Set Fire to Leaders’ HousesJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 A day after violent clashes left at least 19 people dead, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and other ministers quit,…
Protesters in Nepal Set Fire to President and Prime Minister’s HomesJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 A day after violent clashes left at least 19 people dead, young protesters defied a curfew and took to the…
Why 7-Eleven and Convenience Stores in Japan Are So SpecialJustin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life, and 7-Eleven is the country’s dominant chain. They are a place to…
Is America Ready for Japanese-Style 7-Elevens?Justin M. LarsonSeptember 9, 20250 Stephen Dacus, head of the chain’s parent company, aims to export its success in Japan, with signature offerings like fresh…
Why Boeing planes feature so much in Trump trade dealsJustin M. LarsonSeptember 8, 20250 U.S. President Donald Trump has upended the traditional global trading environment, in some cases even undermining free trade agreements with…
Thaksin, Thai Power Broker, Returns Home Before Court VerdictJustin M. LarsonSeptember 8, 20250 Thaksin Shinawatra’s abrupt departure from Thailand last week spurred speculation that he was returning to a life in exile. Source…
France’s Political CrisisJustin M. LarsonSeptember 8, 20250 President Emmanuel Macron said he would appoint a new prime minister, the fifth in less than two years, after the…
UN ready to assist Nepal following deadly protests over social media banJustin M. LarsonSeptember 8, 20250 Police used tear gas and opened fire on protesters attempting to storm the parliament complex in the capital, Kathmandu, according…
China’s Exports to Africa Are Soaring as Trade to U.S. PlungesJustin M. LarsonSeptember 8, 20250 Already this year, China’s trade surplus with Africa is nearly as big as all of 2024, a sign of how…
In a First, Korean Women Target U.S. Military in Suit Over ProstitutionJustin M. LarsonSeptember 8, 20250 Dozens of women who worked in the sex trade in South Korea are seeking an apology and compensation for the…
Dozens Injured in Nepal in Demonstrations Over Social Media BanJustin M. LarsonSeptember 8, 20250 Protesters stormed the Parliament complex days after the government banned most social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. Source link
Experiencing Japan’s Fiery Autumnal FoliageJustin M. LarsonSeptember 8, 20250 ‘Momijigari’ means hunting autumn leaves and people consult forecasts and follow predictions to find the most beautiful displays. This itinerary…
Sanae Takaichi could be Japan’s first woman prime minister, but outcome unclearJustin M. LarsonSeptember 8, 20250 Party member Sanae Takaichi speaks before a runoff election during the Liberal Democratic Party’s leadership election on September 27, 2024…
New Zealand Police Kill Man Who Disappeared With His ChildrenJustin M. LarsonSeptember 8, 20250 Tom Phillips, who vanished with his three children in 2021, was killed after he shot a police officer on Monday,…
India’s Investors, Defying Tariffs, Keep Pouring Money Into StocksJustin M. LarsonSeptember 8, 20250 Middle-class Indians have been plowing their savings into the stock market, making it far less vulnerable to the shocks of…
Japan’s Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, Resigns: What to KnowJustin M. LarsonSeptember 8, 20250 Japan, one of the world’s most stable democracies, is experiencing unusually rapid change. Shigeru Ishiba’s departure could herald a leadership…
China exports growth in August hits a 6-month low, missing expectationsJustin M. LarsonSeptember 7, 20250 A cargo ship is loading and unloading foreign trade containers at Qingdao Port in Qingdao Port, Shandong Province, China on…
A View From Inside IranJustin M. LarsonSeptember 7, 20250 Our correspondent found a sense of apprehension in the country after the 12-day war with Israel. Source link
