One year after Bangladesh’s July uprising: A nation waits in uncertainty
Yet, as Bangladeshis mark this sacred milestone, the grand celebrations, what really grips them is a creeping unease, a quiet admission that much remains undone.
An end to a usurper’s fairy tale: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The country may have dodged a bullet with Ms Guo’s underhanded enterprise getting exposed, and now with the relatively quick action by a court to banish her from civic life.
Terrorist threat: Dawn
Far too many security personnel and civilians have lost their lives in heinous attacks that show no sign of abating.
Can the ruling party regain public’s trust?: The Japan News
Though the LDP is not currently facing any scandals, the party may have lost support due to a buildup of distrust toward its political stance and policies.
Heed the warnings of the rain: Kuensel
The monsoon is not a new challenge. Every year, it tests the resilience of the Bhutanese. Yet each year, they seem to be caught off guard, as if the rains had arrived without…
Rule of law, or rule of mobs?: The Daily Star
The intensification of mob violence over the past 10 months has cast a dark shadow over the state of law and order in the country. There is no denying that the state's failure to…
Speak up, Indonesia: The Jakarta Post
President Prabowo's hesitation could undermine Indonesia's credibility as a middle-power player, leading many Indonesians to conclude that the government fears confronting US…
The human cost of Bangladesh’s dangerous roads
This year marked a sharp rise in road accidents compared to 2024, which saw 309 incidents, 336 deaths, and 762 injuries—a 22.65 percent increase in accidents, a 16.07 percent…
How to prevent the second Korean War
A second Korean War, if it broke out by any chance, would surely annihilate everything South Korea accomplished for the past 75 years.
Aviation test: The Statesman
The recent crash of an Air India Dreamliner in Ahmedabad has not only left a trail of human tragedy but also exposed a deeper question facing India’s civil aviation ecosystem:…