Why have micro-dramas become so popular?
Over the past decade, the rapid development of mobile internet in China has led to the evolution of various forms of entertainment and commerce, including mobile games,…
Why the Rohingya seek hope across high seas
The writer says the decision to make the treacherous journey is driven by the numerous challenges faced in refugee camps.
AI and ethics in journalism
The writer says media organisations must develop policies for AI use and ensure transparency and ethical implementation.
The young voices speaking up for Pakistan at COP28
Following the 2022 floods in Pakistan, which plunged a third of the country underwater and displaced eight million people, climate change has become an unavoidable reality for the…
Mega-system disaster on the cards in 2024
2023 will be remembered as a tipping point year when almost all mega-trends of finance, technology, trade, geopolitics, war and climate heating showed signs of acceleration in…
A veteran politician makes a move
The writer says Muhyiddin's U-turn on defending his Bersatu presidency is a master stroke.
A man synonymous with diplomacy
Whether heralded for his strategic brilliance or critiqued for his controversial decisions, there is no denying that Kissinger’s name has become synonymous with diplomacy over…
Sri Lanka does not need another international airport!
The country already has many international airports and one has been operating at maximum capacity, notes the writer.
Australia triumph in World Cup of grownups
In a format too loaded in favour of batsmen, it was the bowlers who made the difference, carrying their teams to within a match of the title, notes the writer.
Manners maketh man: Reviving the charm of etiquette in the ultra-modern era
In this age of social media, the art of etiquette, particularly for men, seems to be on a leisurely stroll towards obscurity. But are we side-lining the refined grace of good…