Why North Korea’s denuclearisation is fading from US President Trump’s agenda
Key foreign, security policy officials hint at shift to risk reduction, positioning dialogue as a crucial tactical tool.
How geography shapes Malaysia’s Ramadan experience
Datuk Dr Mohd Zambri Zainuddin from Universiti Malaya (UM) said elevation plays a role in determining sunrise and sunset times.
Why owning a home in Pakistan is out of the question
Property prices have surged beyond affordability, while stagnant wages and rising inflation make it harder for middle-income households to save enough for a down payment.
Will Pakistan’s power sector survive climate change?
Most power infrastructure systems were designed to operate under optimum conditions – when temperatures were cooler 30 or 40 years ago.
How high can K-beauty rise?
Korea’s cosmetics exports hit a record $10.2 billion in 2024. With the spread of K-beauty trends around the world, even countries with strong local beauty industries, such as…
The paradox of Bhutan’s water crisis
Despite an estimated 80 billion cubic meters of available water, some communities face chronic scarcity.
Influenza and pneumonia, a dangerous combination
Vaccination, hygiene, and early detection remain key to defence.
Making sense of impunity in Asia and beyond
Per the 2024 Atlas of Impunity report, impunity remains a worldwide problem despite global, regional averages remaining “relatively stable.”
The missing children of Karachi — how the state is failing its most vulnerable
In the last two months, 56 children, between the ages of zero and 18, were kidnapped across Karachi; 22 of them are still missing.
Nightmare from Malaysia to Myanmar
The Star interviewed a victim of a human trafficking syndicate, who was smuggled from Thailand to Myanmar. For the next 11 months, he was beaten up, tasered, and forced to work…