Philippine President Slammed for Calling God ‘Stupid’

JIM GOMEZ / The Associated Press Jun 25, 2018 Rodrigo Duterte, known for his controversial statements, sparks new outrage in Asia's largest Catholic country. Political and religious leaders are quick to denounce him as "evil" and a "madman." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Latest on International Women’s Day

The Associated Press Mar 8, 2018 Marches and demonstrations in Asia are kicking off rallies around the world. Other events are planned across the Mideast, Europe and the Americas. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

With Extraordinary Political Optics, Winter Olympics Begin

FOSTER KLUG / The Associated Press Feb 9, 2018 In a show of unexpected unity, North and South Korea sit side by side under fireworks that represent peace, not destruction, as the 2018 Winter Olympic Games open in South Korea. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Adapting to Climate Change Is Crucial

Tim Radford / Climate News Network Feb 7, 2018 "... [M]itigating future climate change must be accompanied by adapting to the climate change we have already caused. Doing nothing will be dangerous," one researcher warns. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Rival Koreas to Form First Unified Olympic Team

HYUNG-JIN KIM / The Associated Press Jan 17, 2018 The agreements still require approval from the International Olympic Committee, but they are prominent steps toward rapprochement. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Rohingya Who Fled Myanmar Facing Crisis in Asia

Vijay Prashad / AlterNet Jan 17, 2018 Some are languishing in overcrowded refugee camps, while others have been sold into slavery, according to U.N. officials. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Pope Meets Refugees and Says a Taboo Word: ‘Rohingya’

Nicole Winfield and Julhas Alam / The Associated Press Dec 1, 2017 In a Bangladesh meeting, Francis asks for forgiveness from a people being persecuted in Myanmar. In doing so he speaks the group's name, which he had been advised to avoid. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Shedding Light on Trump in China

Sam Husseini Nov 11, 2017 Reflections by Henry Rosemont, the late author and scholar of Chinese philosophy, help in trying to understand the president. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Talking Tough on Trade, Trump Pushes ‘America First’ in Asia

Jill Colvin and Jonathan Lemire / AP Nov 10, 2017 "We are not going to let the United States be taken advantage of anymore," Trump tells CEOs on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

In Seoul, Trump Calls for North Korea to ‘Make a Deal’

Jonathan Lemire and Jill Colvin Nov 7, 2017 On his first day on the peninsula, the president again pushed Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear weapons but sounded optimistic, saying “ultimately, it’ll all work out.” Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Facing Tumult at Home, Trump Sets Out on Lengthy Asia Trip

Jonathan Lemire / AP Nov 4, 2017 The 12-day, five-country trip, the longest Far East itinerary for a president in a generation, comes at a precarious moment for him. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

South Korea and China Move to Resolve Disputes

Hyung-Jin Kim / AP Oct 31, 2017 The thaw comes amid regional tensions over North Korean nuclear ambitions and ahead of President Trump’s visit to South Korea and China next week. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )