The language of genocide: How Israel dehumanises Palestinians
When the existence of an entire people is denied, when their humanity is denied again and again and again, when they are simultaneously cast as non-existent and terrorist — we…
Journalism is not a crime. What’s criminal is the culture of impunity for journalists’ killers in Pakistan
In the last three decades, at least 97 journalists have been killed in Pakistan. In 98 per cent of the cases, the murderers have enjoyed complete impunity.
Women behind bars — The nightmare of prisons in Pakistan
Women prisoners, who do not have anyone to take care of their children, bring them to the prison with them. Jails in Pakistan are one of the worst places for their upbringing.
Saying ‘I do’ to themselves: Why some South Koreans throw ‘sologamy’ weddings
Those who hold solo weddings do not just celebrate their decision to self-marry. Often, they do so to resist the pressures of a marriage-centric culture, where societal benefits…
The little-known Filipino tribe picking up after dirty tourists in Asia’s cleanest lake
Plenty of invisible work goes into keeping the crystal-clear waters of Kayangan Lake in Coron, Palawan, ever pristine and inviting.
Is the shiny new $1.6 billion corporation the answer to Karachi’s water woes?
Through loans and taxpayer money, millions of dollars are being poured into the water utility to make it ‘better’. Only time will tell whether Karachiites will reap the…
‘Natural to own gun for protection’: Why Thais don’t fear guns despite mass shooting incidents
While such mass shooting incidents are less common than in other countries such as the US, gun-related killings that stem from personal disputes or illicit drug or gang activity…
Has Indonesia’s justice system become more corrupt under Jokowi?
Nine years after winning his presidential election, observers argue that Indonesian democracy has undergone a decline and that its justice system has been crippled under the…
Covering the Gaza conflict: Western media and the imperfect search for balance
Objectivity in the face of death may not exist, but for a good journalist, balance is critical.
Anti-tobacco lobby hits industry anew
According to the 2023 Tobacco Industry Interference Index, tobacco giants still influence the development of policies regulating the industry, making then a threat to the younger…