Opinion
Japan court's surnames decision heralds creeping judicial activism
Politeness prevents open debate surrounding threshold constitutional principles
Society
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
From bullying to Holocaust joke, scandals dog Tokyo Olympics
Controversies tarnish Games' reputation with opening ceremony just hours away
Coronavirus
Africa slammed by third wave as vaccinations languish under 2%
China, Russia and others step up to provide assistance
Society
French father on hunger strike awaits Macron in Tokyo
Japan's single custody system and abductions a rare thorn for allies
Politics
Hate crime bill widens Islamic divisions in the Maldives
'Irreligious' or not? Debate splits ruling party, fuels instability in South Asia
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Olympics director fired on eve of opening over Holocaust joke
Latest in series of missteps casts further shadow on Games
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Tokyo Olympics grapple with COVID-19 and heat as games kick off
Empty stands, press cordons and ice baths among precautions taken
Economy
As childbirths near record low, China scrambles to boost families
Beijing unveils slew of measures to support child rearing
Caixin
Shenzhen court issues landmark ruling on personal bankruptcy
Decision could lead to China's first nationwide legal framework on debt issues
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Fanless but not funless: Japan tries to bring cheer to Olympics
From Tokyo to Sapporo, first events begin ahead of opening ceremony
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Tokyo Olympics composer Keigo Oyamada resigns over past bullying
Opening ceremony songwriter admitted in interviews to abusing disabled classmates
Society
Tokyo court sentences US duo to prison for helping Ghosn flee Japan
Michael Taylor and his son Peter pleaded guilty last month
Education
Illinois public schools to teach Asian American history
First U.S. state to do so aims to eliminate prejudice and discrimination
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
A tale of Japan in two Olympics
Tokyo 1964 helped lay the foundation for country's growth to 2021
Opinion
Rapidly rising suicides should jolt Malaysia's leaders into action
Criminalization must be replaced by treatment and care
Society
China sends team to Pakistan bus blast site where 13 were killed
Nine Chinese who died were working on Belt and Road project
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Olympic COVID cases show measures work: IOC President Bach
Games' top official asks skeptical Japanese public to think of athletes
Society
LGBTQ activists give voice to China's censored WeChat groups
After accounts wiped, slogan 'We are all user name not found' pops up in New York
Society
Pakistan bus accident kills 13, including nine Chinese
Local officials blame rain-soaked road but Beijing calls it an 'attack'
Health Care
Thai hospital opens one-stop center for LGBTQ services
Pride Clinic offers surgical procedures, hormone treatment and checkups
