Joe Freeman
‘Semen Terrorism’ Is a Thing. And It’s Even Worse Than It Sounds.
In South Korea, ejaculating onto a woman's belongings is not considered a sex crime. There are calls to change that.
Paralympian Breaks World Record, But Denied Gold for Showing Up Late
The decision provoked outrage in the Malaysian shot putter’s home country.
Extremist Groups Look to the Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan for Inspiration
Some fear the developments could have a poisonous influence in Southeast Asia, which is home to different hard-line Islamist groups.
Fake Rescues and Animal Torture Are Disturbingly Common on Social Media
A new report claims social media giants are not doing enough to regulate animal cruelty content on their platforms.
Why Health Workers in the Philippines Are Walking Off the Job
The strikes come at a time when the country is experiencing its worst coronavirus surge.
There Were Guns at a News Broadcast in Taliban-Run Afghanistan. Lots of Guns.
It wasn’t a hostage situation, but a glimpse of Afghanistan’s surreal and often confusing new reality under Taliban rule.
There Will Be More ISIS and Taliban Attacks. Afghan Civilians Will Suffer Most.
An expert tells us why this may be just the beginning for ISIS-K’s brutality in Afghanistan.
Ex-US Diplomat Wanted in the Philippines Over ‘Sexual Activity’ With Minor
The 61-year-old man has also been accused of possessing child pornography.
Why Thailand Just Decriminalized a Plant That the US Has Tried To Ban
Kratom, which is native to the region, is a mild sedative and pain reliever. Americans have used it to help with opioid addiction.
The Unexpected Places the Taliban Got Rich From Before Taking Over Afghanistan
The extremist group made a staggering $1.6 billion last year, a key factor that helped them gain control of Afghanistan at lightning speed.
Murals Mysteriously Cropping Up in Indonesia Puzzle Authorities
Free speech advocates fear the public space for voicing dissent is shrinking in the Southeast Asian nation.
Explosive Video Shows Police Wrapping Bag Around Suspect’s Head. He Later Died.
In the footage from Thailand, the man slumps to the ground during an interrogation.