Economy
Marriages in China post biggest drop in decades amid pandemic
Rising costs and a gender imbalance keep couples from tying the knot
Society
International relations
Pakistan Islamists press for French ambassador's expulsion
Parliamentary resolution pushed by militant TLP party likely to hit economy
Life
The cats and dogs helping to ease Kashmir's mental health crisis
After decades of violence, and now COVID, pets bring respite and joy
Myanmar Crisis
UN warns of Myanmar's worsening food shortage as turmoil deepens
Post-coup crises spill over from human rights to joblessness and hunger
Society
China's largest 'ghost city' booms again thanks to education fever
Home prices in Ordos's Kangbashi district soar after top-flight school relocates
Caixin
China video app Douyin aims to prevent net addiction among youth
Company fined in January for 'obscene, pornographic and vulgar' content
Coronavirus
Streets and parks: Japanese find pubs that COVID cannot close
As fatigue sets in and people look to let loose, local governments crack down
Society
Birthrates tumble worldwide, clouding post-pandemic prospects
Maintaining growth and social safety nets face challenge if declines persist
Politics
Australia to scrap harassment loophole for judges and politicians
Morrison accepts 55 recommendations from sex discrimination commissioner
Technology
Silicon Valley confronts anti-Asian hate after Atlanta shootings
Tech executives and VCs voice concerns over violence and lack of representation
Arts
Politics take center stage in popular South Korean films
Cinema comes of age as country becomes more liberal
Society
Jordan detains royal family member and others in security clampdown
King Abdullah's half-brother told to halt actions affecting country's stability
Society
China's young and old rail against raising retirement age
Move to shore up shrinking labor force raises alarm over jobs and child care
Society
Police officer killed in vehicle attack on US Capitol
Attacker was killed by police after lunging at them with knife
Life
The plight of Kashmir's transgender community
After two lockdowns decimate livelihoods, more are driven to sex work
Life
Edible bird's nest 'factories' boom in Borneo
Solidified saliva of white-nest swiftlet helps delicacy fetch sky-high prices
Politics
Shamed by 147th ranking, Japan pushes for more women in politics
Lawmakers across party lines call for action after World Economic Forum report
