Abortion’s illegal in the Catholic majority Philippines, so more than a million women a year turn to other options

“We take on huge risks if we agree to perform an abortion,” said Miriam, who is…

CNN Exclusive: Sri Lanka’s acting President says previous government was ‘covering up facts’ about financial crisis

Former leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s government did not tell the truth, that Sri Lanka was “bankrupt” and…

At least 30 endangered green sea turtles found with ‘bleeding’ neck wounds in Japan

Police began investigating the case last Friday after the sea turtles were found during low tide,…

Filipinos are buying books to preserve the truth about the Marcos regime

The rush to buy books documenting Marcos’ destructive 21-year reign comes as his son, Ferdinand “Bongbong”…

US Navy challenges Chinese claims in South China Sea for second time in a week

The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold sailed near the Spratly Islands — known as the Nansha Islands…

Sri Lanka crisis: How do you fix a broken country?

But all that changed on July 9, when protesters stormed in and took control, demanding the…

Sri Lankans celebrate after President Rajapaksa steps down — but larger problems loom

The President’s departure from office marks a major victory for the protesters, who for months have…

Dozens of US and Japanese warplanes put on show of force

A dozen of the US Air Force’s top-of-the-line F-22 stealth fighters, four F-35 stealth jets and…

Fleeing Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa allowed to enter Singapore on ‘private visit’

“In response to media queries, it is confirmed that Mr Rajapaksa has been allowed entry into…

US Navy destroyer performs freedom of navigation exercise in South China Sea

Lt. Nicholas Lingo, a spokesperson for the US Navy’s 7th Fleet headquartered in Japan, said it…