‘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…
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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.
A matter of national survival: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Despite Filipinos' proud aspirations, they still languish at the bottom of global academic assessments, placing 77th out of 81 countries in the 2022 Programme for International…
We don’t want to see another war: The Daily Star
It is imperative that both governments urgently pull back from the brink, heed international calls for restraint, and engage in direct talks to defuse tensions.
Rein in prices: The Korea Herald
Food and dining prices increase amid vacancy in the post of economy minister, and it is feared that the nation's economy could end up in a vicious circle of stagnation.
Judging the judges: The Korea Herald
The main opposition, the Democratic Party of Korea, is mounting an aggressive effort to delay criminal trials involving its candidate, Lee Jae-myung. That campaign now risks…
United front: Dawn
Internal unity is essential to face the challenges confronting Pakistan.
Still journalists’ murder capital: Philippine Daily Inquirer
To be fair, there has been progress. The absence of a single journalist killing in 2024 was a welcome milestone. But that progress must be constant and consistent, backed by a…
Continuing tragedy: The Kathmandu Post
The government has to ensure that the universities and colleges Nepali students attend abroad pass certain criteria for safety and inclusion.
Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations: seek progress with focus on specific issues- The Japan News
The Japanese government has scrutinised possible bargaining chips related to non-tariff barriers on automobiles and agricultural products, which are issues of interest for the…