Would legalized gambling pollute the clean image of Japanese sports?
Some argue that such a move should not be rushed and that it could lead to match-fixing and encourage the development of gambling addictions.
Japan rearms and raises alarm
Last year, despite the pandemic related slowdown, the defense spending went up by an impressive 15 per cent, from the previous year.
Let the population census be a harbinger of change
The government must ensure no one is left out of the data, and consequently its benefits, for the census to be truly meaningful.
With its citadel in Punjab gone, the govt will now face increased pressure to call early elections
It is clear that the change in the political scene after the top court’s decision will prove to be the most massive setback for the PML-N in its history.
Risk of a perfect storm in Pakistan
In a scenario where panic sets in and speculative pressures mount, people start converting rupees into dollars as a hedge against risk.
The roots of Mahathir’s Tanah Melayu remarks
The former prime minister’s comments reflect a cultural nationalism centred on a Malay realm whose reach extends far beyond the peninsula.
ICJ ruling raises hope for Rohingya justice
The trial and finding a long-lasting solution to the Rohingya crisis are both key priorities, and both should be given due importance.
Who is entitled to ‘hurt religious sentiments’?
Whatever attempts have been made to stop bigotry have been too little, too late.
The ‘Imran Khan’ factor has, once again, helped PTI massively sway the elections in Punjab
Credit must be given to Imran Khan for running an aggressive campaign to remove his government ever since a no-confidence motion was moved against him.
The death of democracy caused Sri Lanka disaster
The writer says global effort must be coupled with an internal struggle for restoration of democracy.