Corruption scandal in Chinese football yet another own goal in national ambitions to be a powerhouse
While details have been scarce, it is clear that the current investigation affects footballing officials at the very highest level.
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Iftar feasts show Ramadan is losing its spiritual values
Big iftar gatherings, which many private corporate sectors also throw, sometimes on an even bigger scale, are just one example of how Ramadan today has lost many of its spiritual…
The coming creative destruction from AI
Artificial intelligence’s impact could be bigger than that of China joining the WTO, but will pose challenges for policymakers.
Modi’s BJP hands opposition a useful sword
The removal of Rahul Gandhi from Parliament has already had the effect of rallying the opposition.
Totally new type of ROK President achieves reconciliation with Japan
President Yoon met with Prime Minister Kishida and took a step to resolve the issue of wartime requisitioned workers from the Korean Peninsula.
Was it really a Saudi royal snub for Anwar?
Political opponents have gone to town to demand an explanation from Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for what they described as a royal snub.
A crowded, cacophonous cockpit
American, Indian and Chinese representatives will start sniping at each other, as Nepal looks on helplessly.
Not road accidents, but ‘murder’ by neglect
The writer states, "if the possibility for [accident] exists in every turn of the system, then it is no longer an "accident", but "murder" by neglect.
Is Indonesia’s best good enough to handle the Myanmar crisis?
Despite Asean’s adoption of the five-point-consensus, it is a well-known fact that there are divisions among member countries over how to handle Myanmar, says the writer.
The clock is ticking for Pakistan as it handles Imran Khan’s case
In a surprise move, the government has summoned a joint session of parliament to consider action against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. But any repressive measure is likely to only…