Why was the Myanmar quake felt in Bangkok, and how safe is Singapore?
Singapore’s risk assessment area should be widened, noting that the Sumatran fault, similar to the Sagaing fault that caused the Myanmar earthquake, is only about 400km away…
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Japan prepares for war with new joint command, evacuation plans and missile unit deployments
These defence developments come as Japan is increasingly alarmed by the prospect of an invasion of Taiwan, which it deems an existential threat. Like its security ally the United…
Why is X suing the Indian government over censorship? Musk’s heft within US administration could play a part
In its lawsuit, filed before the High Court of Karnataka on March 5, X says the Indian government has expanded its censorship powers illegally, empowering “countless”…
Duterte drug war: Thousands killed, menace stayed alive
Government data acknowledged 6,000 people dead in the brutal campaign to rid the country of the drug menace. Human rights groups estimate the death toll to be as high as 30,000…
Is it time for a term limit in Malaysia?
On March 16, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he that agreed with a proposal made to limit the Prime Minister's tenure to two parliamentary terms, but stressed that…
At Nepal’s only hunting reserve, tourism brings no joy
People face problems with education, health, transportation, and drinking water. Benefits do not spill over to local residents.
How Bangladesh gained global legitimacy
The fact that Bangladesh gained international recognition at all is remarkable. In modern times, it is rare for a secessionist state to achieve international legitimacy without…
WWII Battle of Manila scars linger 80 years later; many hope atrocities will not be forgotten
It is believed that roughly 100,000 citizens were killed during the monthlong battle fought between Japanese and U.S. troops in the Philippine capital. Many died during the…
Why farmers in Pakistan’s Sindh are up in arms over the Cholistan canal project
"On the one hand, fertile farmland is being swallowed up by luxury housing schemes. On the other, farmers are being driven further from their livelihoods. How can we justify…
Indonesia’s populist policies lead to weak investor confidence, drag stock market down: Analysts
They said there are doubts about whether the Prabowo administration can sustainably fund populist programmes that have placed a strain on already stretched finances and prompted…