Children’s lives not a gamble: The Jakarta Post
The government has no choice but to immediately pause the program and carry out a full systemic overhaul now that thousands of people have fallen ill due to food poisoning.
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Khagrachhari violence demands answers and justice: The Daily Star
The government must run an impartial investigation and end the cycle of violence in the hills.
More ‘aid’—but to what end?
The reason for this flood of generosity was evident: 2025 was an election year, and politicians needed the billions they paid themselves from the national budget to woo voters and…
Invigorating UN can help nurture seed of hope for world peace planted 80 years ago: China Daily
The deliberations taking place from this Tuesday to Monday next week at the UN Headquarters in New York fall under the theme "Better together: 80 years and more for peace,…
Rising dengue threat must be addressed: The Daily Star
Focus should be on raising awareness and strengthening healthcare facilities.
The stimulus economy: The Jakarta Post
Indonesia is not in an acute crisis like five years ago; monetary and fiscal stimulus made good sense then. What it has, rather, is an economy that is not as strong as it could be.
People power vs people in power: Philippine Daily Inquirer
It’s a cause for celebration that Filipinos are once again taking to the streets, but it’s also a cautionary tale. Outrage is powerful, but it must not be hijacked by…
Taipei’s agile growth overtakes Seoul: The Korea Herald
The divergence has been turbocharged by the global AI boom. Taiwan’s economy grew 8 percent in the second quarter, while South Korea managed just 0.7 percent. The island’s…
Keep the flame burning: The Kathmandu Post
The Gen Z revolution is not over. Only the proximate goal of ex-PM Oli’s removal has been realised.
Kabul’s choice: Dawn
For Pakistan, the least bad option at present seems to be limited engagement with Kabul, with pressure from regional states, especially China, on the Taliban to do more against…