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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Resigns Amid Skyrocketing COVID-19 Cases
Muhyiddin Yassin departure comes on the back of mounting public anger over what was widely perceived as his government’s poor handling of the pandemic
Rely on America? The Lessons for Asia as Biden Deserts Afghanistan
Afghanistan again serves as a reminder of America’s capacity for mayhem
Tokyo Was the First COVID-19 Olympics. It Won’t Be the Last
The next Olympics starts in just six months in Beijing—and even more rigorous anti-virus measures are being discussed
Afghanistan’s Government Collapses as Taliban Sweeps Into Kabul
Many people watched in disbelief as helicopters landed in the U.S. Embassy compound to take diplomats to a new outpost at the airport.
Samsung Heir Freed on Parole, Showing the Conglomerate’s Might in South Korea
Lee served a total of 18 months of a 30-month sentence for embezzling millions of dollars
New Zealand Loses Its Precious Lord of the Rings Series to Britain
The move will come as a blow to many in New Zealand's small but vibrant film industry
This Is the Fastest Growing Ethnic Group in America’s Most Populous State, According to Census Data
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Hispanics are no longer the fastest growing ethnic group in California
Stunning Speed of Taliban Offensive Brings Afghan Government’s Control Into Question
The government may eventually be forced to pull back to defend the capital and just a few other cities
The Largest Wildfire in California’s History Is Continuing to Grow
Authorities in Montana have meanwhile ordered evacuations as a wind-driven blaze roars toward several remote communities
Even With No Tourists or Fans, Japan Is Already Seeing Economic Benefits From the $15.4 Billion Tokyo Olympics
Here are some less obvious ways the Olympics have already generated economic benefits for Japan
China Sentences Canadian Michael Spavor to 11 Years in Jail for Spying
Another Canadian, former diplomat Michael Kovrig, is currently in detention and faces similar charges
North Korea Repeats Its Threat to Respond to Joint U.S.-South Korean Military Drills
Washington says the drills are “purely defensive in nature” to maintain South Korea’s security