Indonesia must boldly step forward at G-20: The nuclear clock is ticking louder
The writer says that Jakarta has to be bold, should Indonesia want the Ukraine-Russia conflict to end for the betterment of global peace.
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Thai PM Prayut may not get support for second term: Analysts
While Mr Prayut was the pro-military Palang Pracharath Party's sole candidate in 2019, analysts say the party will likely put up other nominees in the next election to mitigate…
Why the inquiry into cipher audios is an ill-thought-out step by the Pakistan government
It is best for this matter to be resolved by a neutral arbiter so that its findings cannot be impeached on political grounds.
Electric voting machines and a mind-reading election commissioner
In the absence of a national consensus, any attempt for a forced introduction of these machines will only increase suspicion about the Election Commission's intent.
China’s Hong Kong vision a test for world freedoms
The writer says Japan and other democratic countries should be uphold their commitment to promoting the universal values of democracy and human rights.
Equitable, resilient and sustainable food system
Nepal has no choice but to increase its agricultural production by enhancing land and irrigation water productivity.
As Dhaka is cooked, it is the poor who are suffering more
Dhaka is especially vulnerable to heat stress due to its labour-intensive economy and low rate of active cooling.
The TikTok test
The furore over TikTok cannot be separated from the wider context of the US-China rivalry and mistrust.
Negotiate the return of jailed Bangladeshis
The government should use all its diplomatic prowess to find out the number of Bangladeshi trafficking victims are being wrongly incarcerated in Thailand.
A need to legalise climate refugees
Legalising the definition of climate refugees will require substantial support from the international community.