National disgrace: The Kathmandu Post
In yet another instance of the Nepali society failing to provide a safe space to women, a 16-year girl was raped in Panchadewal Binayak Municipality in Achham. The victim was…
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Clamp down on online misogyny against female leaders: The Daily Star
The political landscape has generally been unfavourable for women due to the age-old bias that politics is the realm of men. So, when women defy social norms to participate in…
Embracing the Indonesian diaspora: The Jakarta Post
The initiative to offer members of the Indonesian diaspora a lifelong visa and other facilities normally given only to citizens shows that the government is starting to embrace…
A new operation: Dawn
Concerns had been raised by opposition political parties after PM Sharif announced the launch of Operation Azm-i-Istehkam. Those in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were especially concerned…
Pirates of the South China Sea: Philippine Daily Inquirer
How quickly Filipinos’ anger turned into dismay and then indignation when the full picture of the disastrous June 17 Philippine resupply mission to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal…
Jakarta’s new chapter
As Jakarta celebrates its 497th anniversary, many believe it will be the city’s last as the nation’s capital. But official narratives do not always give the whole picture. It…
The challenge of job creation in India: The Statesman
The recent electoral setback for the BJP underscores the electorate’s frustration with widening inequality, persistent inflation, and a dearth of well-paying jobs. The solution…
Pushed into graves: The Statesman
The humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan’s Darfur region is a tragic testament to the devastating consequences of war. As the conflict between the Sudanese military and the…
Talks only way to prevent trade war: China Daily
Vice-Chancellor Habecks respective meetings with the Chinese commerce chief and head of the economic policymaking body have communicated the need to avoid a trade war, and…
China’s concerns: Dawn
Rumours had been swirling that China was less than enthusiastic about forging ahead with new CPEC schemes, primarily due to concerns about the security of its people and assets in…