Another indicator of learning crisis: Philippine Daily Inquirer
While failing the civil service exam is not the end of the world, it is not a good indication that only 14 out of every 100 applicant succeed.
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Don’t rule out women, female-line emperors: The Japan News
If the will of the female members of the Imperial family is not respected and their potential marriage partners are institutionally limited, human rights issues will arise.
Survey-defying poll results: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The surprising win of opposition and independent candidates stokes hopes that citizens are now prepared to exact accountability from elected officials and expect their performance…
Crisis averted: Dawn
International diplomacy may have halted escalation in this instance, but durable peace can only come from the political will and wisdom of leaders in both India and Pakistan.
Look inward for haj fixes: The Jakarta Post
Instead of looking to the Saudis for more sweeteners, the government must sort out all the recurring domestic problems that have marred the organization of the haj in the past.
Fragile ceasefire: The Statesman
The explosions in Kashmir are a grim reminder that ceasefires cannot be one-day wonders. They require courage to be sustained ~ not just on the battlefield, but in the minds of…
Lowest in economic growth: The Korea Herald
Slowed growth has become the reality of many major economies, but the nosedive of South Korea's growth rate is obviously a matter that Koreans should think hard.
The way forward: Dawn
Once calm is restored, India and Pakistan cannot afford to lose time in addressing the issue that is the biggest source of instability in South Asia: the unresolved Kashmir…
‘Habemus papam Americanum’: The Jakarta Post
A champion of the Catholic tradition of social justice founded by his namesake Leo XIII, the new pontiff's background and clear admiration for his predecessor indicates that he…
India’s unilateral ‘push-ins’ in Bangladesh a blow to already strained ties: The Daily Star
No unilateral decision that threatens Bangladesh's national security, sovereignty, or territorial integrity can be accepted.