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‘Freedom is in our mind’: Why Hong Kong protests are still escalatingHong Kong’s pro-democracy protests, rather than abating, are showing signs of radicalization – borne out of deepening distrust toward the government.
First LookIndonesian students, police clash over corruption law protestsIn Jakarta, thousands protested a law they say hampers the state's anti-corruption agency and demanded a delay for a bill that would violate rights.
As China's National Day approaches, Hong Kong protests cast a shadowNational Day celebrations are an opportunity for China’s Communist Party to project strength. But Hong Kong’s ongoing crisis poses a challenge.
First LookInternational events postponed as protests continue in Hong KongOngoing demonstrations have halted Hong Kong's arts and culture scene, as Hong Kong-China tensions impact events in Australia and Canada.
First LookJapan lawsuit challenges paternity leave stigmaFearing corporate harassment, few fathers in Japan take their legally afforded parental leave. Now this stigma faces challenges in court.
First LookChina says US trade talks will resume in early OctoberStock markets rose after Thursday's announcement, but the last round of talks in July made no progress in the escalating tariff war.
First LookSolomon Islands to shift alliance from Taiwan to BeijingAfter Beijing offered the archipelago a multimillion development fund, Solomon Islands leaders now plan to align with a "One China" policy.
First young people, then bankers: How Hong Kong protests swelledHong Kong leader Carrie Lam acceded Wednesday to a key demand of protesters. But her critics immediately called the move “too little, too late.”
First LookHong Kong withdraws extradition bill that sparked protestsCarrie Lam announced Wednesday the government will formally drop its controversial extradition bill, but protesters say it's "too little, too late."
First LookHong Kong protests: Why they turned violent this weekendSome protesters said they're resorting to violence because the government has not responded to their peaceful demonstrations.
First LookWhy one of the biggest Hong Kong protests was so peacefulThe large turnout showed that the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests still have broad support despite the ugly scenes at the city's airport last week.
First LookSouth Korea's Moon offers olive branch to JapanFacing a recalcitrant North, South Korea President Moon Jae-in called for an end to the South's standoff with Japan – a product of history and trade.
What are Beijing's best options for ending Hong Kong protests?As tensions rise, Beijing is signaling that it’s considering a military option to end the Hong Kong protests. Why that’s not the most-likely path.
First LookHong Kong protesters abandon airport, apologize for disruptionAfter five arrests and outbreaks of violence, Hong Kong protesters all-but left the island's airport. Some even emailed an apology for inconvenience.
First LookHong Kong protests shut down airport, send message to BeijingMonths of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong continued as demonstrators brought the city's airport – one of the world's busiest – to a halt.
The ExplainerA trade war over history? Sort of. Why Japan and South Korea are feuding.Japan and South Korea’s grievances have spilled into a trade war that could ripple across global industries, and deeper divide two U.S. allies.
First LookNagasaki mayor calls for nuclear-free worldOn the 74th anniversary of the U.S. nuclear attack on Nagasaki, the city's mayor urged world leaders to reconsider their views on nuclear weapons.
First LookChristchurch survivors, relatives find healing in pilgrimageHoping for peace and healing, 200 survivors and relatives of the Christchurch mosque attacks will travel to Saudi Arabia for the hajj pilgrimage.
First LookWhy Hong Kong protests ebb and flow, like water"Be Water" means adopt an attitude of adaptability. That was on display this weekend as protestors occupied and vacated five Hong Kong neighborhoods.
First LookTaiwan says China's tourism ban hurts 'mutual understanding'The July 31 restriction was largely seen as a move to solidify Taiwan's status as a Chinese territory ahead of the island's January elections.
