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…
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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…
First solar-powered electric boats to ply Singapore River by April 2025
Noting that river boats are mostly deployed in the evenings and at night, Pyxis founder and chief executive Tommy Phun said the solar-powered vessels can harvest the sun’s…
North Korean IT workers forced into brutal workloads, surveilled 24/7: report
The report provides a rare glimpse into a dismal reality for North Korean IT workers, based on in-person interviews in 2024 with pseudonymously named North Korean defectors who…
Where ex-Philippine president Duterte awaits trial: A look at the ICC detention center
A standard detention center cell is equipped with a single bed, a table, a chair, and storage cabinets for the detainee’s use. The facility also features a communal area, a gym,…
Impeachment verdicts that sealed South Korean presidents’ fates
Past rulings suggest Yoon Suk Yeol verdict could focus on his active intention and the seriousness of his Constitutional violation by declaring martial law.