Human smuggling is a national shame, with thousands of desperate Pakistanis every year risking life and limb and their hard-earned money for a chance at a better future.
The paper says the Marcos administration must double down on its efforts as the country competes with other economies for investments and tourism dollars.
The writer says that pursuing what is good for the country, and strengthening partnerships with countries that share similar values is how a country can be truly independent.
The paper says spyware technology will only grow in sophistication, which is why strong regulation needs to be in place now.
The paper says Nepali leaders flying abroad for treatment shows how little they trust the country’s healthcare system.
The writer says even self-censorship and judicial exoneration may not be enough to ensure physical safety of journalists.
Staying true to his business background, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has in his foreign policy given primacy to somewhat mundane and technocratic issues.
The ongoing energy crisis calls for an urgent intervention that looks beyond the ongoing dollar crunch, and into long-festering issues that made us vulnerable in the first place.
While political alignments will likely be fluid until elections are finally called, it raises questions about what will be the electoral state of play down the road.
The authorities confirmed on May 30 that Low was hiding in Macau, and it appeared that his case was about to be rounded up very soon.