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Trump’s Assault on USAID Leaves China Soft Power Opening in Southeast Asia

Trump’s Assault on USAID Leaves China Soft Power Opening in Southeast Asia

As the United States winds back humanitarian assistance in Southeast Asia, its rival China may see an opportunity to expand its influence in a region where it has directed billions of dollars in investment and aid, analysts say. In a little over three weeks since US President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Washington has frozen nearly all … Read more

Love Wins in Thailand: Hundreds Marry Under Historic Same-Sex Marriage Law

Trump Administration Considers Halting Research Linked to Covid-19 Amid Rising Concerns

In a moment of profound significance for LGBTQ+ rights, Thailand has become the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, with hundreds of couples exchanging vows on Thursday. This landmark development is not just a victory for the LGBTQ+ community in Thailand but also a monumental shift for the region. The new law … Read more