Russia says it will respond if US places missiles in Japan
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Japan of escalating the situation around Taiwan to justify the expansion of military ties with Washington.
‘Decisive’ victory for Indonesia’s ruling coalition in nationwide regional polls
Quick count results from various pollsters have suggested that pro-Prabowo Onward Indonesia Coalition (KIM) candidates appear on course to win the elections in several strategic…
Foreign spouses struggle to navigate Nepali immigration laws
The baby-fines stand for something bigger for these families: The insecurity of their status, the absurdity of some rules, and the inequality built into the system—as this would…
Hangeul Calligraphy to be designated as cultural heritage
Hangeul Calligraphy, which is the provisional English name suggested by the Korea Heritage Service, refers to the method of writing Hangeul using a traditional inkstick and brush,…
Malaysian shuttler pair Goh-Shevon can make up for Olympics setback in Hangzhou
The duo, however, have one final chance to salvage the Olympics disappointment when they play in another biggie – the World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, from Dec 12-15.
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…