This week we’ve got a first from lady leadership, the spread of ISIS in Southeast Asia, and Oscar-winning female directors inspiring change. (more…)

Hello! Welcome to another edition of “News in Asia.” For all readers and unicorns in NYC and London, I hope Pride weekend was awesome! Orlando Pride doesn’t usually take place ’til fall, given the Florida summer, though Gay Days (which is separate from the official Pride celebrations) usually takes place late May/early June. I wrote thiscolumn months ago focusing on gay rights in Asia. Pride…

This past week, several notable people have passed away, but we’ve also got some bright spots in the world of medicine and music to share. Let’s get to it.

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