South India crucial to ruling BJP’s 2024 target
As the party has already reached its peak in the northern region, it can only increase its seat count in the southern part of the country, says the paper.
Defining extremism
Instead of coming up with narrow definitions, the international community should deliberate on what exactly qualifies as hate speech and extremism.
New Zealand raises South China Sea, Taiwan tensions with China during Foreign Minister’s visit
China, which regards self-governing Taiwan as its territory to be reunified, has in recent years regularly carried out military drills around the island as it seeks to assert its…
Kinmen fishermen adrift at sea rescued
Upon preliminary examination, it was determined that their physical condition was good, and they would be transferred to the Kinmen authorities at sea.
Cambodian People’s Party, Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai set to enhance links
Leader of Peu Thai, Paetongtarn, discussed guidelines for the use of various mechanisms which exist to promote contact between the peoples of the neighbouring kingdoms, especially…
US and China views on ‘democracy’ are different
The writer says that no matter how big and worrying these differences are, we should not ignore the fact that the most valuable aspect of democracy is diversity and the right to…
Asia-Pacific nations need cooperation to protect forest, water resources
The writer emphasizes that, "Like water, our forests recognise no boundaries, but they are equally vulnerable and play such an important part in our region’s commonly shared…
Riots, stampedes at major events a concern if more not done to curb concert ticket scams: Experts
Assistant Commissioner of Police Aileen Yap said event organisers play a key role in ensuring that sufficient resources are deployed at events and that there are structures in…
Women should voice how they wish to be treated
Women often feel like they don’t deserve the treatment that they do indeed deserve. However, we need to talk about it,” said Suvita Charanwong, CEO and co-founder of Tellscore.
Gun discharges as New Zealand tourists allegedly assaults officer in Phuket
The two suspects will be sent to court for detention, with the police planning to object to allowing bail with both suspects being foreign nationals, raising concerns about the…