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Chinese Demand for Exotic Fare Drives Extinction Half a World Away

‘World’s cutest fish’ dwindle to a handful

Jun 1 •

Our Correspondent

Japan’s Draconian Criminal Justice System

Deeply detailed Human Rights Watch probe finds rights of the accused routinely denied

May 28 •

Our Correspondent

Ravaged by Deforestation, Sabah Belatedly Turns to Birdwatching Tourism

With 40 percent of its rainforest gone, Malaysian state seeks rich birders

May 27

After a Decade, Food Insecurity is Back Across Asia

War, Covid, inflation, climate change, and other issues combine to bludgeon Asia‘s poor

May 9 •

John Berthelsen

India’s Dangerous Electrification Effort

Human, animal lives at risk

May 4

Jammu & Kashmir's Journalists Under Seige

Judicial acquittal too often means immediate rearrest

Apr 24

Malaysia's Flawed Health Chief

Noor Hisham’s dark legacy

Apr 18

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