India election 2024: What you need to know
With nearly 969 million registered voters, this will be the largest-ever election in India’s history, with the elections spread out over 44 days to facilitate the deployment of…
As Pakistan begins second phase of deportation, Afghan women fear what lies ahead
According to sources, the total number of undocumented Afghans who have returned to Afghanistan in the first round of deportation last November stands at around the half million…
Vaping among youth in Singapore: The real damage it is doing to their bodies
The World Health Organisation in December 2023 urged governments to treat e-cigarettes in a similar way to tobacco, and ban all flavours.
Can tech giants solve climate change and social inequality?
The writer says tech giants will have captive customers who subscribe to their AI software and data centres, but if the algorithmic biases disturb the delicate balance between man…
The mystery of Pahela Baishakh and the Bengali calendar
The writer says that tracing the calendar's roots leads us back to ancient astrologers who meticulously observed the sky, their vigilance not merely for the sake of knowledge but…
Women and Songkran — A beautiful but unsafe place
Songkran takes pride of place among Thai festivals, as the mostly widely celebrated, the most famous, and undoubtedly the most entertaining. However, a recent survey found that…
What led to South Korea’s ruling party’s defeat?
A slump in the economy coupled with pressure from rising food prices and loan interest are factors in the defeat of the ruling party, according to an expert.
What does electoral wipeout mean for President Yoon’s foreign policy?
Experts viewed that Yoon would not alter the trajectory of his foreign policy, and continue his diplomatic initiatives amid the looming specter of a lame-duck period.
Why does PM Kishida still want to meet Kim Jong-un?
According to experts, PM Kishida's persistent attempts to arrange a meeting with Kim, despite Pyongyang's firm stance, are primarily aimed at bolstering the Japanese prime…
Red sea crisis highlights vital role of China-Europe rail freight
Freight forwarders have turned to rail services between China and Europe as an alternative that provides rapid, stable, and reliable solutions to the massive flow of goods between…