21 years after 9/11, Muslims still face Islamophobia
The writer says FBI data shows that hate crimes against Muslims in the United States skyrocketed immediately after Sept 11, 2001 and are still on an upward trend.
Space race, new Cold War or a bit of both
Fifty years after the Apollo program that put "man" on the moon, the US is again trying to carry humans to a celestial body. But this time there is powerful competition from China.
Gorbachev’s achievements in ending Cold War will not be forgotten
Above all else, Gorbachev’s achievements in ending the nuclear arms race between the US and the Soviet Union and reducing the risk of nuclear war are worthy of special mention.
Outdated school policies really do have to go
The writer questions the logic behind the perception that one’s physical appearance defines performance in school.
Yellow light on Yoon’s ‘audacious initiative’
The writer says the President's roadmap for improving relations with Pyongyang deserves attention, despite objections and hurdles.
Joseph Schooling’s drug use saga: A dream unravels, and it hurts
Swimming to win is almost certainly out of the question for now after he admitted to consuming the party drug cannabis, and Schooling, Singapore's only Olympic gold medallist,…
Power generation systems feel the heat as climate risks grow
Experts said urgent steps are needed to make power systems more resilient given the world is forecast to consume increasing amounts of electricity for heating and cooling, as well…
Why play-to-own is the next space to watch in Indonesia’s crypto gaming ecosystem
By rewarding engagement with tokens and tokenized game pieces, a player develops an understanding of the game while building true ownership.
The arrival of a ‘final variant’ could mark the pandemic’s end
The pandemic will not end in 2022, but the behavior of the virus in highly vaccinated countries across the globe may offer a glimpse of what the endpoint may look like.
Friendships amid the pandemic: Why reaching out to friends is hard to do
Maintaining friendships takes time and energy, and there is a limit to how many pals one can keep.