Sammy Westfall
In First For Arab World, UAE Successfully Launches Mars Orbiter From Japan
Once it’s completed its seven-month journey to the Red Planet, the orbiter will collect information on the Martian atmosphere and climate.
Duterte’s Sidekick Is Having His Online Critics Investigated Amid Fears of Gov’t Abuse of Cybercrime Laws
Philippine senator Bong Go, a close Duterte ally, requested authorities open investigations against several online commenters under the country’s controversial cyberlibel laws.
'Between a Rock and a Hard Place': Experts Say the Widening US-China Divide Isn't Business as Usual
Recent days' head-spinning back-and-forth of sanctions, sideswipes, and old fashioned spite could mark a new era in the two great powers' relationship.
The Philippines Said COVID-19 Patients Will Get 'Vacations' in Quarantine. Here's Why Everyone's Worried.
Those 'vacations' aren't exactly voluntary, with neighbors and family members encouraged to inform on positive cases. And then there's the whole extrajudicial killings thing.
US Walks Back Rule that Would See International Students Deported or Barred
Hundreds of universities had voiced their opposition to the rule, with Harvard and MIT, among others, filing lawsuits against the Trump administration’s directive.
Thailand Is Taking Steps to Recognize Same-Sex Couples. But What About the Rest of Southeast Asia?
Could this be the start of a domino effect? Don't hold your breath, experts say.
TV Shows Are Using Mannequins While Filming During the Pandemic, Including Sex Scenes
Intimacy in the time of coronavirus.
Palawan, Philippines Was Voted the World’s Best Island Again. These Photos Prove Why.
Go for the white sand beaches, stay for the turquoise waters and limestone cliffs.
'Xenophobic Harassment': International Students React to the US' New Visa Rule
Untold thousands of the nearly one million international students in the US may be forced to head back home. This is how they're feeling.
Myanmar Military Abuses and 'Indiscriminate' Airstrikes Are Plaguing Conflict-Torn Areas, Amnesty Says
“Until now I have no news about my husband, and I'm devastated."
Hong Kong Police Can Now Conduct Warrantless Searches and Covert Surveillance Under New Law
Despite recent developments spooking observers and tech giants like Facebook and Google, local leader Carrie Lam claimed the law is "not doom and gloom for Hong Kong."
A Gigantic Meth Bust in Thailand Suggests Coronavirus Isn’t Hurting the Drug Market
“While the world has shifted its attention to the COVID-19 pandemic, all indications are that production and trafficking of synthetic drugs and chemicals continue at record levels.”