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Philippine peace movement dismayed over new defense secretary’s ‘anti-peace’ stance

The group said the Philippines should spend resources “on poverty alleviation and sustainable development” instead of waging war

US lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to give priority refugee status to...

The P-2 designation is for Uyghurs oppressed by China for expressing political views and religious beliefs

Protesting Rohingya refugees want to return home

Surging crime, harsh living conditions, and bleak prospects for returning to Myanmar are pushing more and more Rohingya refugees to leave

Laos to proceed with seventh Mekong dam despite impact concerns

Activists say that more than 1 million people will be directly or indirectly affected by the Phu Ngoy dam due to its impact on the environment

India’s “Greta” seeks Pope’s help to bring peace in Manipur

Licypriya was among 5 young people selected from all around the world to meet the Pope in his residence at the Vatican

Hong Kong court quashes conviction of journalist who probed Yuen Long...

In its written judgment, the court found that Choy’s use of the site had been due to “bona fide journalism.”

Clerical child abuse revealed and justice is done 

Catholic Church hierarchy must change and defend and protect the victims. It should bring clerical child abusers to justice

In Myanmar, military junta sentenced dozens to death since coup

"Since taking control of Myanmar's judicial system, the junta has manipulated the law to impose severe punishments"

Illegal religious gathering met with suspension of water and electricity supply...

Cutting off utilities as a means of coercion has been employed in the past by authorities in an attempt to intimidate Christian communities

In China, AI cameras alert police when a banner is unfurled

The surveillance technology is just one example of the proliferation of ‘predictive policing’ in the country

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