US spy chief Gabbard should’ve checked her facts before making sweeping comments: The Daily Star
Such statements only reinforce stereotypes that misrepresent Bangladesh.
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Long live nepotism: The Jakarta Post
Indonesian politics in particular is infested with nepotistic practices. All political parties, both in the ruling coalition and the opposition, cannot resist the temptation of…
Growing presence of Japanese astronauts: The Japan News
It is important for Japan to steadily send astronauts to the International Space station to gain experience in space before private sector leadership takes over.
Sensitive trade issue: The Korea Herald
The Trump administration said it would impose reciprocal tariffs for nontariff barriers. Considering this position, it is expected to lean on Seoul to further open its imports of…
From watchdog to undertaker: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The dismissal of yet another civil forfeiture case involving assets allegedly pillaged during the dictatorship—the latest in a growing tally since President Marcos took power in…
All should hold fire to give peace a chance: China Daily
There has already been too much blood spilled in the Middle East, and all parties should focus on addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, an unresolved historical injustice…
Diplomatic lapse: The Korea Herald
The US Department of Energy (DOE) put South Korea in the lowest category of its “sensitive and other designated countries list” in early January under the Biden…
Properly implement rape trial reforms: The Daily Star
Setting up 200 more tribunals would undoubtedly help ease the pressure, but an in-depth assessment of the current tribunals is required to identify the loopholes that cause…
G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting: Rebuild unity to realise ceasefire in Ukraine: The Japan News
The United States should increase pressure on Russia by strengthening sanctions against that country and boosting military support for Ukraine. It must not be hasty in trying to…
Washington should work together to press Russia to make concessions: The Japan News
The Trump administration will soon begin negotiations with the Russian side. To achieve a ceasefire, it will be essential to get Russia to accept the U.S. proposal and to ensure…