Devastated by Trump’s win, Democrats count on Pennsylvania for a comeback - The Washington Post

Devastated by Trump’s win, Democrats count on Pennsylvania for a comeback - The Washington Post: The Keystone State offers opportunities to pick up several House seats — just as soon as Democrats settle Tuesday’s messy primaries.

Pence Is Trying to Control Republican Politics. Trump Aides Aren’t Happy. - The New York Times

Pence Is Trying to Control Republican Politics. Trump Aides Aren’t Happy. - The New York Times: President Trump has not yet crafted a strategy for his involvement in the midterms. So his supremely disciplined running mate has stepped into the void.

The deep confusion of Trump’s foreign policy - The Washington Post

The deep confusion of Trump’s foreign policy - The Washington Post: All the president wants to do is win this news cycle — he never thinks of the long run.

As Russia probe enters year two, Republicans refuse to protect Mueller - The Washington Post

As Russia probe enters year two, Republicans refuse to protect Mueller - The Washington Post: Even amid a reported new push to protect the Mueller probe, there remains little appetite among Senate Republicans to safeguard the special counsel.

President Trump's new 'faith' office reduces religious freedom. - The Washington Post

President Trump's new 'faith' office reduces religious freedom. - The Washington Post: Thousands of people who are served by government-funded faith groups just lost protections.

Trump’s drug price retreat adds to list of abandoned populist promises - The Washington Post

Trump’s drug price retreat adds to list of abandoned populist promises - The Washington Post: A candidate who promised to crack down on Wall Street and cut tax breaks for the wealthy has gone in the opposite direction as president.

The Cybersecurity 202: Trump's ZTE reversal flouts warnings from top national security officials - The Washington Post

The Cybersecurity 202: Trump's ZTE reversal flouts warnings from top national security officials - The Washington Post: U.S. officials have warned that ZTE's phones could be used as surveillance tools against Americans.

Snapshot: U.S. Congressional Job Approval at 17% in May

Snapshot: U.S. Congressional Job Approval at 17% in May: Congress' job approval rating from the American people is 17%, similar to last month's 18% and the 18% average since last year.

Southeast Asian Lawmakers Decry Buyout of Last Independent Daily, Media Crackdown in Cambodia

Southeast Asian Lawmakers Decry Buyout of Last Independent Daily, Media Crackdown in Cambodia: The statement comes as two former RFA reporters mark six months in detention on espionage charges.

Malaysia's anti-corruption chief Dzulkifli Ahmad quits, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Malaysia's anti-corruption chief Dzulkifli Ahmad quits, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s anti-corruption chief Tan Sri Dzulkifli Ahmad has resigned from his post, days after Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad announced that the government will investigate certain agencies for corruption.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Terror strikes again: Jakarta Post, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Terror strikes again: Jakarta Post, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: In its editorial, the paper urges authorities to step up security measures, with Indonesia due to host international meets later this year.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Former anti-graft officer lodges report against ex-Malaysian PM Najib, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Former anti-graft officer lodges report against ex-Malaysian PM Najib, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: KUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - A former high ranking officer from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has lodged reports against former prime minister Najib Razak.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Felda chairman Shahrir Samad steps down after election loss, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Felda chairman Shahrir Samad steps down after election loss, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: KUALA LUMPUR - The chairman of Malaysia's land development agency Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) Shahrir Samad is said to have stepped down from his post on Monday (May 14), The Star reported.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Malaysia's secretary-general of Ministry of Finance transferred out, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Malaysia's secretary-general of Ministry of Finance transferred out, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: PUTRAJAYA - Malaysia's secretary-general to the Ministry of Finance Irwan Serigar has been transferred to the Public Services Department effectively Monday (May 14) until June 13, 2018, reported national news agency Bernama.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

11 militants killed in Abu Sayyaf stronghold in southern Philippines, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

11 militants killed in Abu Sayyaf stronghold in southern Philippines, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: MANILA - The Philippines security forces killed 11 Muslim militants in clashes in southern Sulu province, stronghold of the small but brutal Abu Sayyaf extremist group.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Malaysia's Umno forms taskforce to revive party after shock election defeat, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Malaysia's Umno forms taskforce to revive party after shock election defeat, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's largest party Umno has begun efforts to reform itself after suffering a shock election defeat last Wednesday (May 9) that saw its coalition Barisan Nasional whittled down to 78 MPs from a majority of 133 in 2013.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Teo Chee Hean, Tharman congratulate Wan Azizah on appointment as Malaysia DPM, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Teo Chee Hean, Tharman congratulate Wan Azizah on appointment as Malaysia DPM, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: Deputy Prime Ministers Teo Chee Hean and Tharman Shanmugaratnam called Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Wan Azizah Wan Ismail on Monday (May 14) to congratulate her on her appointment as Deputy Prime Minister, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Is Indonesia Newly Under Attack? | The Diplomat

Is Indonesia Newly Under Attack? | The Diplomat: “Welcome to the Holy Month of Jihad.”

The problems facing Hong Kong’s seriously rich | South China Morning Post

The problems facing Hong Kong’s seriously rich | South China Morning Post: Scions of the city’s wealthiest families are now taking charge of multibillion-dollar businesses, but without the clout that their fathers and grandfathers enjoyed

Why insecure Kim Jong-un now needs a gentle hand, not tough love, from Donald Trump | South China Morning Post

Why insecure Kim Jong-un now needs a gentle hand, not tough love, from Donald Trump | South China Morning Post: David Zweig says Kim’s desire to push ahead with economic reform might have motivated his aggressive nuclear programme – and his willingness to talk peace

Universities warn that Hong Kong must ‘innovate or die’ amid growing economic challenges from Greater Bay Area cities | South China Morning Post

Universities warn that Hong Kong must ‘innovate or die’ amid growing economic challenges from Greater Bay Area cities | South China Morning Post: Report from University of Science and Technology’s Institute of Public Policy warns that city risks becoming marginalised in region as rivals outspend it when it comes to innovation and technology development

Why is China suddenly seeking Filipino English teachers? | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post

Why is China suddenly seeking Filipino English teachers? | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post: In a lesson to Manila that it pays to have close ties with China, Beijing shifts its attitude towards workers from the Philippines

How China is trying to impose Islam with Chinese characteristics in the Hui Muslim heartland | South China Morning Post

How China is trying to impose Islam with Chinese characteristics in the Hui Muslim heartland | South China Morning Post: Islamic domes and signs in Arabic are being pulled down and no new ‘Arab style’ mosques can be built under campaign that has Hui communities worried

Will P.F. Chang’s ‘Chinese food for Americans’ be a big bang hit in China? | South China Morning Post

Will P.F. Chang’s ‘Chinese food for Americans’ be a big bang hit in China? | South China Morning Post: Fans of The Big Bang Theory in China have long wanted to try out the Asian-themed US casual dining restaurant chain that features in the American sitcom

Sichuan Police Detain Dozens of Christians Praying For Quake Victims

Sichuan Police Detain Dozens of Christians Praying For Quake Victims: Around 80 members of the church are detained when police raid a prayer service in Chengdu to commemorate the disaster.

Tibetan Nomads Appeal For Return of Land Seized For Tourist Project

Tibetan Nomads Appeal For Return of Land Seized For Tourist Project: Already partially fenced for farming, the grazing land is now being taken for development, a local source says.

Xinjiang Authorities Regularly Impose ‘Home Stays’ on Muslim Uyghur Families: Rights Group

Xinjiang Authorities Regularly Impose ‘Home Stays’ on Muslim Uyghur Families: Rights Group: Cadres collect information on families and indoctrinate them during their ‘visits.’

A Classic Indian Cookbook Returns, This Time for Americans - The New York Times

A Classic Indian Cookbook Returns, This Time for Americans - The New York Times: Sameen Rushdie published this practical volume in Britain in 1988 to fight stereotypes about the country’s food. The times have finally caught up to her.

In India, Facebook’s WhatsApp Plays Central Role in Elections - The New York Times

In India, Facebook’s WhatsApp Plays Central Role in Elections - The New York Times: Unlike Facebook and Instagram, WhatsApp has received little attention for its influence on voters. But in one Indian state, the messaging service became a prime election tool.

Breathing the air in India is the same as smoking 50 cigarettes a day

Breathing the air in India is the same as smoking 50 cigarettes a day: IN 2014, the Indian capital of New Delhi was ranked the most polluted city in the world by World Health Organisation (WHO). Two years later, the city recorded its highest pollution level in six years.