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Former North Korean Soldier Turned Human Rights Advocate Fears Loss of US Support

Advocates say the US must continue to push for human rights in North Korea, which has sent thousands of soldiers to fight in the war in Ukraine.

Massive Protests Planned for Sidelines of APEC Summit

At issue is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, which demonstrators claim greenwashes many environmental and workers’ rights concerns.

What Do Christians Owe Christians in the Holy Land?

A former Evangelical turned Catholic reflects on how his evolving faith altered his view of Israel and the conflict now raging there.

The Wiles Behind the Smiles? Asian American Media Ponder Impact of Biden-Xi Meet at APEC

Asian American media have mixed responses to the expected meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the...

‘God Awful’ — New Poll Finds Arab American Support for Biden Plummeting

A new poll finds a majority of Arab Americans are turning against Biden in the aftermath of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

‘We Want to Become Visible’ – New Leaders Rise to Defend Guatemala’s Democracy

Neighborhood leaders, heads of student groups and village associations, and indigenous organizations are challenging Guatemala's corrupt political establishment.

Ethnic Media Coverage Widens News Lens on Israel-Palestine War

For members of the ethnic press, the Israel-Palestine conflict is often seen through the lens of history and the present realities shaping their communities.

Is the Israel-Palestine War Deepening U.S. Inter-Ethnic Hate?

As the bloody war between Israel and Palestine escalates, so does antisemitic and Islamophobic U.S. hate.

Q&A: Will Violence in the Middle East Fuel Further Hate in the US

The war between Hamas and Israel threatens a wider conflagration and could help stoke further antisemitic and Islamophobic sentiment in the US.

Coup or No Coup? What’s Really Going on In Guatemala?

A “soft coup” is underway in Guatemala, where the sitting leader is conspiring behind the scenes to prevent the transition of power to the rightful winner of the last election.

In the Eye of Not One, But Two Hurricanes

For people of the Pacific Islands, rising US-China tensions are overshadowed by the very real and existential risks associated with climate change.

Will China’s President Xi Jinping Attend APEC Summit in San Francisco?

Uncertainty looms large as to whether China’s President Xi Jinping will attend APEC, says USTR Ambassador Katherine Tai.

In Guatemala, A Coup in Slow Motion

Forces in the Central American nation are working to undermine the transition of power to President Elect Bernardo Arévalo, who last month claimed a landslide win.

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