Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is expected the sign the recently-passed legislation, which will allow authorities to classify dissent as terrorism. ( read original story ...)
Protest against “urgent” anti-terror bill in Philippines gets a boost from Taylor Swift
Opponents say Rodrigo Duterte's government could use the vague legislation to silence dissent, and the U.S. pop star pointed people to a petition against it. ( read original story ...)
Philippines war on drugs may have killed tens of thousands, says UN
Report says crackdown appears to have resulted in systematic extrajudicial killings ... ( read original story ...)
Japan May Retail Sales Plummet on Closures Due to State of Emergency
As the measure was gradually lifted for various parts of the country, some stores began reopening from the middle of the month. ( read original story ...)
In India’s slums, neighbors unite against a pandemic
In Dharavi, Mumbai, home to a million people in one square mile, young community leaders have been stepping up to help those affected by the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus lockdown: why India is facing a humanitarian catastrophe
Swollen and bruised from 1,000 miles and almost a month on the road, Harivansh Chaudhary’s feet tell their own story. “I just walked and walked. There was no transport to get home so I had no choice,” ... ( read original story ...)
On Tiananmen Anniversary, Hong Kong Bans Mocking China’s National Anthem
Making parodies of the Chinese national anthem has been a popular mode of protest; it's now punishable by up to three years in prison and hefty fines. ( read original story ...)
Pandemic has focused minds on China, says GCHQ chief
All of us as nations are working [out] how we work with China, where it is we disagree with China, how we disagree with China, and what it means for our economies and our relationships going forward.” ... ( read original story ...)
Finance Minister met today with President of Bank of Israel
Finance Minister Yisrael Katz and President of the Bank of Israel Professor Amir Yaron have held their first meeting today since Katz assumed his new role at the helm of the Treasury. The two ... ( read original story ...)
Palestinians Reject Cash From Israel to Protest Annexation Plan
The cash-strapped Palestinian Authority rejected a monthly tax transfer from Israel, stepping up its protest against the Israeli government’s declared intent to annex land the Palestinians claim for a ... ( read original story ...)