From Jakarta to Casablanca, from Kathmandu to Antananarivo, a pirate-flag meme became a symbol of defiance, uniting Gen Z through humor, outrage, and creativity.
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa warns of an “Information Armageddon,” where lies outpace truth. Yet her fight shows democracy’s battle isn’t over; and action, courage, and facts still matter.
Nepal’s youth say “enough.” Their faceless revolt toppled Prime Minister Oli, engulfed parliament in flames, and shattered the old order of corruption and privilege.
Steph Curry’s return to Chongqing was insane — 5,000 drones, sneaker parades, hot pot, wild fan love. The mountain mega city went all out, welcoming him like family.
India and China’s continued purchases of crude oil from Russia may factor heavily into tariff negotiations with the US, said Dr. Anil Deolalikar, professor of economics at the University of California, Riverside.
Hundreds dead, cities like Beijing, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Islamabad flooded, and infrastructure in ruins as storms and monsoons batter South and East Asia.
