Reminder that you can still just...use ad blockers on Firefox. Wild concept, we know.

This can't be real - the "contact" button on the webpage of a department at #Indonesia's best public #university merely leads you to their #Instagram page.

Muslim mayors in major US and European cities being pro #trans and #LGBTQ rights is quite a contrast from what you see from #Muslim politicians and leaders in South and Southeast Asia.

This would have been Emmett Till’s 85th birthday today if he wasn’t so brutally murdered. To commemorate it, here’s a discussion about Danielle Deadwyler’s tour de force courtroom scene in ‘Till’. m.youtube.com/watch?v=CnFx...

SCENE AT THE ACADEMY: Till

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Chinese authorities have reportedly tightened security and #surveillance in Lobga Rangzen’s hometown in eastern #Tibet following his self-immolation in New York. His family’s whereabouts remain unknown amid severe communication and travel restrictions. phayul.com/china-impose...

China imposes heavy security, tightens surveillance in Lobga Rangzen’s hometown  - Phayul

Phayul.com is one of the most popular & successful Tibetan news website in English. With daily readers touching over 12,500 and still growing. It features news and views on Tibet.

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Human Rights Watch warns that Tan Yixiang (谭翼翔), a #Catholic advocate for #Tibetan and #Uyghur rights, is at risk of being forcibly returned from #Thailand to China despite UNHCR refugee status. Thailand should uphold the principle of non-refoulement. www.hrw.org/news/2026/07...

Thailand: Don’t Forcibly Return Chinese Dissidents

The Thai government should not forcibly return detained Chinese dissidents to China.

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Only in #Japan - the government and a company both respond to my requests for interviews/comments, but the leading local environmental group on this topic? Nope...too "busy"

So, I can't eat any fresh greens when I come to America next week? This is the type of advice I used to get when traveling to places like India or Indonesia...

Apparently 2/3 of Americans don’t know who Mao was. 7/10 for Deng. Shocking but not surprising lack of popular knowledge about Chinese politics. It’s a huge issue. (before you snark with ‘oh Americans are so uniquely stupid’ are you confident similar results wouldn’t obtain in many other places?)

Three incidents earlier this year showed how far some African governments are willing to go to support China’s pressure campaign against Taiwan, @lesleyannewarner.bsky.social writes.

China’s Pressure Campaign Against Taiwan Puts African Nations in a Bind

Recent incidents suggest that Africa could become a more regular arena for Beijing’s coercive diplomacy over Taiwan.

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China's proposed site for "the world's biggest hydropower project" is located on an active fault line in the Himalayan region. There are numerous other concerns about this mega project, which I have reported on earlier - frontline.thehindu.com/environment/... www.scmp.com/news/china/s...

Active fault line threatens world’s biggest hydropower project: Chinese geologists

New analysis brings call for slope reinforcement for massive mega-dam project in Tibet to mitigate risks of landslides and collapses.

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The #WorldCup is obviously fixed & #FIFA is very, very, VERY corrupt, and clearly favors #American and #European teams, so why is everyone always shocked when do they exactly as expected? It's the same story every four years.

I'm one of the facilitators of this course - our first, focused on helping those working at #laborunions #NGOs #civilsociety and also aspiring journalists explore how to cover social justice, human rights, labor, and more. Details 🔽

Unfiltered Japan@unfiltered-coop.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · last mo.

Sign up for our first journalism summer workshop hosted by @chiematsumoto @DavidMcNeill and @ncoca Strong journalism blows life into society, ignites political discussion, empowers people and ultimately helps trigger social change. In an age where anyone with a […] [Original post on social.coop]

Gov'ts across the world have failed the peoples of Myanmar. They have failed to cut the funds & weapons flows (indeed some enable them)& have failed to get humanitarian aid to people starving & displaced. Despite this the peoples of Myanmar persist, survive the best they can & continue to fight back

More than 100,000 killed in Myanmar since 2021 coup, monitor says

Since a 2021 coup ousted Myanmar's democratically elected government and triggered a civil war, 100,114 people have been killed across the country, according to a report by monitoring group Armed Conf...

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Xun-ling Au 歐迅灵 🏴@xunlingau.bsky.social · 11mo ago

The resistance in Myanmar isn't always easy to donate to directly One place is: www.liberatemyanmar.net There are also orgs doing humanitarian aid work in areas the Junta won't allow aid to get to which also helps! Kachin Relief Fund: kachinrelief.org.uk Karen Women's Organisation: karenwomen.org

NEW BLOG FOR YOU Google's energy consumption numbers in their new climate report are mind-blowing. 2 years ago they flipped from linear to exponential growth, and their climate impact is blowing out, too. A WILD testament to the obscene bloat and waste of GenAI: ketanjoshi.co/2026/07/01/g...

In Noor's final call, she said she would rather die at sea than suffer her violent husband, says her mother. The last they spoke. With Htet Aung, Ro Min Swe & Ro Zeen Kyi, 📸 Valeria Mongelli, we report from #Rohingya camps on why so many risk these journeys. www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/she-had-l...

‘She had lost all hope here’: Increasing numbers of Rohingya refugees risk dangerous sea crossings

Deteriorating conditions in Bangladesh’s refugee camps are pushing more Rohingya into the hands of human traffickers in the hope of finding a better life in Malaysia or Indonesia.

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The persecution of the Uyghurs has tended to overshadow China's deliberate attempt to destroy Tibetan culture.

Turquoise Roof @turquoiseroof.org · last mo.

China isn’t just tightening control over #Tibet, it’s trying to erase Tibetan #identity, argues Chellaney. Over a million #Tibetan children have reportedly been placed in Mandarin-language boarding schools, separating them from their language, culture, & faith. thehill.com/opinion/inte...

In @lawfaremedia.org, I argue Chinese AI companies do not operate as independent actors in the way their American counterparts do, and the absence of visible anti-AI resistance among the Chinese public hardly reflects genuine public consensus. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...

The Missing Resistance in China’s AI Debate

As Washington negotiates AI guardrails with Beijing, it must understand why the AI debate in China is so quiet: control, not consent.

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Does clearing forests in places like #Papua #Indonesia, or clearing grasslands in #Cerrado #Brazil actually help create “sustainable” transport fuel? The ecological consequences often outweigh emission savings For @semafor.com, I explore the risks and hidden costs of #BigOil’s pivot to #Biofuels

Why biofuels are back

The energy crisis sparked by the Iran war has spurred renewed interest in the fuels, but some experts are skeptical of their scalability and environmental benefits.

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Quite surprised to see Kyal Sin (Angel) a protester who was killed in March 2021 in Myanmar by the Junta appear on a call to protest in Indonesia. Hope Indonesian friends stay safe tomorrow🙏, seems like there are a few protests happening.

Milk Tea Alliance Calendar@mtacalendar.bsky.social · last mo.

New event! 📆22nd June 🕚11am WIB Kendal Civil Society Network Hold protest "Lets Take Action" to reject militarisation, demand a end to state waste & corruption & more. government offices, Kendal, central Java, Indonesia Details: www.instagram.com/p/DZ2JeXghrxr/

Another #Palestinian journalist killed by #Israel. Will any of them get justice? https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/21/kind-principled-palestinian-journalists-remember-slain-gaza-journalist

‘Kind, principled’: Colleagues remember Gaza journalist killed by Israel

Ahmed Wishah is the 12th Al Jazeera journalist killed by Israel in Gaza since October 2023.

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Thanks #Unfiltered for publishing my article on #YangCaiying and her family. www.unfiltered.coop/nagoya-prote...

Nagoya Resident Yang Caiying’s Desperate Calls for Her Dying Mother and Sister in China

Although Caiying and her mother understood that her advocacy work for her family meant she couldn’t return to China, she does not regret speaking up.

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With the crisis along the Strait of Hormuz choking off global oil supplies, #Biofuels are making a comeback. But are they a climate-friendly solution? My new deep dive unpacks why betting on bioenergy might just accelerate #climatechange.

Why biofuels are back

The energy crisis sparked by the Iran war has spurred renewed interest in the fuels, but some experts are skeptical of their scalability and environmental benefits.

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Taiwan accuses Kenya of deporting conference delegates on China’s behalf. The first African nation to host the global oceans conference defends the deportations, saying it ‘recognises only one China’. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/...

Taiwan accuses Kenya of deporting conference delegates on China’s behalf

First African nation to host the global oceans conference defends deportations, saying it 'recognises only one China'.

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A scholar of #Tibetan #Buddhism and a strong supporter of the Tibetan cause. Prof. Bob #Thurman Om Mani Padme Hum

Taiwan independent publication The Reporter's official Instagram & Threads accounts were suspended without notice today. They have filed an appeal with Meta. Since yesterday, many pro-democracy outlets and Taiwan-centered personnalities in Taiwan have seen their Meta acounts suspended. Worrisome.

Absolutely shameful behaviour. Both of them.

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP@hongkongfp.com · 2mo ago

Myanmar’s ex-junta chief makes first China trip as civilian president 🔗 hongkongfp.com/2026/06/15/m...

Ever wonder why wearing masks is so common in #Japan every spring? A post-WWII reforestation policy to plant just two types of fast-growing trees has triggered a mass-allergy crisis. My latest for @bbc looks at the roots of this 70-year-old blunder and the massive challenge of fixing it.

Japan is gripped by mass allergies. A 1950s project is to blame

A decision made 70 years ago to reforest vast swathes of Japan with just two kinds of tree has come back to haunt the country.

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During an interview, a #Japanese expert noted that it was a major shock to the economy when #Sharp was acquired by a #Chinese company. Except, it wasn't Chinese. It was Taiwanese. From their perspective, it didn't matter - but from my perspective, it's dramatically different.

⚡️Update: 18 injured in Kyiv amid ongoing large-scale Russian attack. At least 18 people have been injured in Kyiv as Russian missiles and drones continue to target Ukraine's capital in Moscow's latest large-scale attack.

Kyiv's historic Pechersk Lavra burns as Russian rains ballistic missiles on capital

"We ask for prayers for the salvation of the shrine from destruction. Another Russian crime against humanity, against history, against Christianity," Metropolitan Epiphanies, head of the Orthodox Chur...

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