Compromises will be necessary to avoid further confrontation and violence in the capital: Dawn
With tensions running high in Islamabad, one hopes this stand-off will be resolved through politics and dialogue.
A ‘paltry sum’ for climate crisis: Philippine Daily Inquirer
After two weeks of intense, exhaustive, and often contentious negotiations, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, that brought together nearly…
Let’s be rational about signboards
Most media reports, especially the social media - have sexed up the issue of a purported crackdown by City Hall or Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) over business premises that…
Thailand losing battle for Japanese investment: Lessons from Vietnam
With rising wages, an ageing workforce, and skill mismatches, Thailand must act swiftly to reclaim its status as a top FDI hub in Southeast Asia.
How ‘tagging’ silences critical voices in Bangladesh
For over a decade and a half, the Awami League government employed tagging as a political instrument, branding dissenting voices as opponents, traitors, or allies of rival…
What went wrong at the Sado mines
Understanding what went wrong is crucial for avoiding similar setbacks in the future and ensuring that historical grievances do not continue to hinder diplomatic progress.
Large fleet of Chinese ships seen on Pag-asa Island in West Philippine Sea
As of Tuesday, “at least 73-75 ships” were spotted 2.5 to 5.5 nautical miles off Pag-asa Island, well within its 12 NM territorial waters, according to SeaLight director and…
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir ready to ‘mentor’ anyone aspiring to be PM
The veteran statesman, who has been prime minister twice, said his office is always open to those who aspire to do so.
Misled by Google Maps, 3 men die after driving their car off incomplete bridge in India
Their car plummeted more than 15m before hitting the riverbed, reported The Times of India.
How $70 funeral wreaths became symbol of protest in South Korea
Experts pointed out that funeral wreath protests are becoming more common to benefit from being absent as a presence.