The myth of ‘Westernisation’
The notion that the West has tried to impose Westernisation and secularism in Muslim regions in the past few decades is largely flawed. In fact, the West has done everything it…
Politics and YouTube in Korea: Intertwined and dangerous
Many suspect that Mr. Yoon Suk Yeol’s actions were influenced by far-right extremist YouTube channels, which have long propagated election fraud conspiracy theories, including…
Sovereignty, accountability, and hope: Key Philippine stories of 2024
From defending its territorial waters in the West Philippine Sea to tackling domestic issues and challenges overseas, the Philippines faced a tumultuous 2024.
Martial law, treason, insurrection: When news suddenly felt like foreign language
Terms that once seemed confined to history books and law textbooks suddenly crossed over into daily news. The vocabulary felt foreign to many young Koreans, while the exact…
Commercial airlines becoming a hot spot for jet-setting thieves
Mid-air heists see cash, jewellery stolen from unwary passengers. A commercial pilot told The Star that these thefts happened quite frequently and were often orchestrated by…
Fertility woes — the hidden cost of rising air pollution in Pakistan
According to research published by Environmental Science and Technology, high levels of air pollution in cities have an enormous impact on fertility, as exposure to PM2.5 reduces…
Japan exorcises the ghosts of Fukushima to embrace nuclear power again
Experts lament the continued presence of fossil fuels in the country’s targeted 2040 energy mix.
14 years on death row: Timeline of Filipino inmate Mary Jane Veloso’s fight for justice
Ms. Veloso was arrested on April 25, 2010, at Adisucipto International Airport in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, after she was found in possession of more than 2.6 kilograms of heroin.
Chance for a fresh start with Bangladesh
The ouster of Sheikh Hasina and the receptive attitude of the Yunus-led regime in Bangladesh provide Pakistan a golden opportunity to rekindle its relationship with Dhaka.
At Freedom’s Gate?
For Bangladesh's political transformation to succeed and establish a democratic state, the movement must genuinely represent and protect all its people.