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Copyright and journalism: The Jakarta Post

The Indonesian government should focus on helping journalists and media organisations rebuild sustainable business models – while also continuing to serve democracy and the…

  • Published: July 3, 202610:39 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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For seven years, the greatest World Cup scorer was a woman. Did we know her name?

"Until last week, before Argentine football player Lionel Messi scored his 18th goal in World Cup tournaments, Marta Vieira da Silva held the all-time record for goals in World…

  • Published: July 3, 202610:23 am
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Asia left behind: Dawn

The statistics make for grim reading: Asian teams won just three out of 27 matches in the group stage, says the editorial.

  • Published: July 2, 202610:15 am
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Will stiffer fines really fix Nepal’s traffic culture: The Kathmandu Post

The editorial says that while stricter rules are necessary to save lives, they must be equitable and align with the nation’s reality.

  • Published: July 2, 202610:12 am
  • Author The Kathmandu Post
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Killing children

"Israel has wiped out an entire young Palestinian generation," says Zahid Hussain.

  • Published: July 2, 202610:11 am
  • Author Zahid Hussain
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Seoul needs heritage preservation framework

"Not only the landmark royal shrine but the city itself, especially the old city centre, calls for a long-term master plan that both preserves and enhances its heritage while…

  • Published: June 30, 202611:11 am
  • Author Lee Kyong-Hee
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Why we elect criminals

Most thinking Filipinos would probably prefer to have criminals banned outright from running for and holding public office, writes Cielito F. Habito.

  • Published: June 30, 202611:03 am
  • Author Cielito F. Habito
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The media’s crisis of trust: Philippine Daily Inquirer

The Philippine Daily Inquirer's editorial team asserts that protecting journalists is not merely a matter of safeguarding a profession but defending the public’s right to know.

  • Published: June 30, 202610:05 am
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A river we celebrate, but fail to protect: The Daily Star

The Daily Star's editorial team highlights how microplastics in the Halda River's fish reveal deep institutional neglect.

  • Published: June 29, 202612:23 pm
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FTAs evolve into economic security agreements amid the ‘weaponisation of economy’

The global free trade system was established following the end of the Cold War and expanded with the World Trade Organization, which was launched in 1995, at its core, says the…

  • Published: June 29, 202612:10 pm
  • Author Junichi Fukasawa

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