Afghan flare-up: Dawn
As the Foreign Office's spokesperson noted, Pakistan intends no harm to the Afghan people. Therefore, while remaining firm on its demand for Kabul to end cross-border terrorism,…
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It is a national disaster: The Jakarta Post
It is evident that local administrations in North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh are overwhelmed and lack the capacity to handle the impacts of the deadly floods without the…
Unlearned lessons: The Korea Herald
The martial law crisis exposed durable democratic systems, yet left political discord unresolved.
Dhaka’s rapid growth worsening liveability: The Daily Star
The editorial states: "We have reached a point where we either act to make Dhaka sustainable or prepare for the day when this unliveable megacity forces its residents to abandon…
A prepared but impatient vice president: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Vice presidents do not exist to rattle markets or deepen insecurity. They exist so that, should the moment come, the country does not plunge into chaos. VP Sara Duterte’s recent…
Protect Indonesia’s rafflesia and forests: The Jakarta Post
The recent hasseltii sighting underlines the urgent need for forest conservation and reforestation to protect the at least 16 rafflesia species discovered in Indonesia.
Lessons of Hong Kong fire tragedy must be learned: China Daily
The catastrophe has highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive review of safety protocols in high-density urban environments like Hong Kong.
Survivors of Dhaka slum fire need urgent support: The Daily Star
Experts have repeatedly mentioned crucial reforms: accessible roads, safer construction materials, proper electrical maintenance, and, most importantly, community-based…
Indonesia’s bullying crisis: The Jakarta Post
The recent series of child bullying cases reveals a systemic failure of our education system to protect children.
For once, swift justice: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Like many other criminal cases in this country, which by and large end up languishing in court for years, even decades, the indictment brought against dismissed Bamban, Tarlac…