Sep 18, 2018
Malaysia's 1MDB scandal: The Hollywood celebrities connected to Jho Low — Quartzy
Malaysia's 1MDB scandal: The Hollywood celebrities connected to Jho Low — Quartzy: Jho Low, the alleged mastermind behind 1MDB corruption, became known for his over-the-top parties.
Review: HP’s Chromebook x2 could convince me to go all-in on Chrome OS | Ars Technica
Review: HP’s Chromebook x2 could convince me to go all-in on Chrome OS | Ars Technica: Fans of the Pixelbook will want to check out this $599 detachable alternative.
‘Tied to trees and raped’: UN report details Rohingya horrors | World news | The Guardian
‘Tied to trees and raped’: UN report details Rohingya horrors | World news | The Guardian: UN investigators publish report detailing evidence for accusation of genocide against Burmese military
Kavanaugh accusation 'more serious' than Anita Hill, Jonathan Turley says | TheHill
Kavanaugh accusation 'more serious' than Anita Hill, Jonathan Turley says | TheHill: Legal expert Jonathan Turley called the sexual harassment allegations against Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh “more serious” than the ones Anita Hill leveled against now-Justice Clarence Thomas nearly three decades ago.
Kim Jong Un hugs Moon Jae-in at start of Korean summit
Kim Jong Un hugs Moon Jae-in at start of Korean summit: A smiling Kim Jong Un embraced South Korean President Moon Jae-in upon his arrival Tuesday in Pyongyang for their third summit.
Brett Kavanaugh downfall appears possible
Brett Kavanaugh downfall appears possible: A nomination that appeared to be a sure thing for President Trump and the GOP is now barely hanging on.
Brett Kavanaugh case: What a former sex-crimes prosecutor says about Christine Blasey Ford’s allegations - The Washington Post
Brett Kavanaugh case: What a former sex-crimes prosecutor says about Christine Blasey Ford’s allegations - The Washington Post: Brett Kavanaugh, Christine Blasey Ford and what to look for in a ‘he-said-she-said’ sexual assault allegation.
China says new tariffs on US goods worth $60 billion effective Sept. 24
China says new tariffs on US goods worth $60 billion effective Sept. 24: China said it will issue new tariffs on a list of 5,207 U.S. products, according to a Reuters report.
Myanmar’s ‘Gravest Crimes’ Against Rohingya Demand Action, U.N. Says - The New York Times
Myanmar’s ‘Gravest Crimes’ Against Rohingya Demand Action, U.N. Says - The New York Times: A new report calls for heavy sanctions and the complete overhaul of Myanmar’s military and the system that has kept it dominant.
Philippine Miners Trapped in Typhoon: Drawn by Gold, Drowned in Mud - The New York Times
Philippine Miners Trapped in Typhoon: Drawn by Gold, Drowned in Mud - The New York Times: Dozens of people who eked out a living at a small-scale mine were killed when Typhoon Mangkhut’s drenching rains unleashed a landslide in their mountain community.
Trump orders Justice Dept. to declassify Russia-related material - The Washington Post
Trump orders Justice Dept. to declassify Russia-related material - The Washington Post: The decision could spark a showdown between the president and federal law enforcement.
Hurricane MarÃa’s Survivors: “Women’s Safety Was Not Prioritized” — Refugees International
Hurricane MarÃa’s Survivors: “Women’s Safety Was Not Prioritized” — Refugees International: One year ago this week, Hurricane MarÃa made landfall in Puerto Rico causing catastrophic damage to the island. Women and girls are typically disproportionately impacted in natural disasters, and there are widely held standards and guidelines in place to guarantee their protection before, during, an
What is happening to LGBTI rights in Malaysia?
What is happening to LGBTI rights in Malaysia?: The new government in Malaysia promised to tackle human rights, but in the last few months the country's LGBTI Malaysians feel increasingly threatened.
Decolonising Indonesia, Past and Present: Asian Studies Review: Vol 0, No 0
Decolonising Indonesia, Past and Present: Asian Studies Review: Vol 0, No 0: (2018). Decolonising Indonesia, Past and Present. Asian Studies Review. Ahead of Print.
187.1 million Indonesians eligible to vote in the 2019 presidential and legislative elections, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times
187.1 million Indonesians eligible to vote in the 2019 presidential and legislative elections, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: JAKARTA - Some 187.1 million Indonesians are eligible to vote in the 2019 presidential and legislative polls in April 2019, as campaigning for the long election season begins this Sunday (Sept 23).. Read more at straitstimes.com.
15,000 images of Javanese Manuscripts from Yogyakarta now online - Asian and African studies blog
15,000 images of Javanese Manuscripts from Yogyakarta now online - Asian and African studies blog: The Javanese Manuscripts from Yogyakarta Digitisation Project, generously supported by Mr S P Lohia, aims to digitise 75 manuscripts from Yogyakarta now held in the British Library, and provide free online access through the British Library’s Digitised Manuscripts website. Full sets of the digital images will also be presented to...
China military is growing, US must 'make room': Eurasia Group's Kaplan
China military is growing, US must 'make room': Eurasia Group's Kaplan: The United States needs to determine how to accommodate China as a rising power in the Asia-Pacific region, even if a declining U.S. presence there reduces stability, according to an expert.
Foreigners Married to Lao Citizens Now Entitled to Spouse Visa
Foreigners Married to Lao Citizens Now Entitled to Spouse Visa: The Government of Laos is now issuing a foreign spouse visa to foreigners who hold a valid Lao certificate of marriage with a Lao citizen.
Bangkok street vendors: from Michelin star to fighting eviction | PLACE
Bangkok street vendors: from Michelin star to fighting eviction | PLACE: Place is a news and information website designed to shed light on the many issues revolving around land and property rights.
Sep 17, 2018
'She didn’t have the energy to cry': Timor-Leste and its struggle against malnutrition | World news | The Guardian
'She didn’t have the energy to cry': Timor-Leste and its struggle against malnutrition | World news | The Guardian: Poverty and poor education have contributed to deaths from malnutrition while disabilities often go untreated
Yangon Residents Dissatisfied with Municipal Services
Yangon Residents Dissatisfied with Municipal Services: According to a recent survey, residents would be willing to pay more for better services from the Yangon City Development Committee.
The Strange Birds Behind the '88 Coup
The Strange Birds Behind the '88 Coup: To mark the 30th anniversary of the 1988 coup d'état on Tuesday, The Irrawaddy recalls some of the colorful characters in the halls of power at the time.
NLD Must Act to Avoid Another Coup: USDP Spokesperson
NLD Must Act to Avoid Another Coup: USDP Spokesperson: A USDP spokesperson has said recent political difficulties may lead to another military coup, and the NLD must act to avert it.
Military Chief's Russian Social Media Account Removed, Reappears
Military Chief's Russian Social Media Account Removed, Reappears: VK said Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing's page was taken down Saturday because of unspecified "violations" of the site's terms of use. The general was back on the site the next day.
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