Failed delivery: The Kathmandu Post
People can get disillusioned with the state if they cannot get good services even at a high cost.
Media and war
In the middle of all the noise, there has been some serious and nuanced commentary.
Inflation in Japan fires up populism, erodes political stability
Not only rice but most daily commodities have increased in price, which has diminished the popularity of the Japanese government.
Sigh of relief, for now: The Jakarta Post
While the Geneva agreement brings hope, it does not undo all the damage. Global trade will never be what it used to be.
Famine in waiting: Dawn
In a world where millions go to bed hungry, and where children’s futures are traded for geopolitical gains, we must ask: how long can humanity endure this?
Bangladesh’s strategic tightrope in Rakhine
Bangladesh's dilemma mirrors that of many small states: act as a responsible global citizen while avoiding entanglement in others' conflicts.
China-EU collaboration vital for sustainability: China Daily
The building of the bonds between China and the EU over the past five decades serves as a testament to the power of collaboration despite significant differences.
Another indicator of learning crisis: Philippine Daily Inquirer
While failing the civil service exam is not the end of the world, it is not a good indication that only 14 out of every 100 applicant succeed.
Post-Pahalgam divergence in foreign policy
Nepal must diplomatically address India’s expectations if their ties are to grow stronger.
When voters defy the surveys
What these elections may have revealed is a voter segment determined to prove the surveys wrong—deliberate, reactive voters who cast their ballots not as protest but as…