‘Not my sister’: Philippines’ Marcos hits back at sibling over cocaine claims
Senator Imee’s allegations laid bare the depth of the rift within the Southeast Asian nation’s ruling family, which saw the peak of their political comeback in the 2022…
National affairs
More parents in Malaysia opting for international schools
If unaddressed in the upcoming 2027 school curriculum reform, this will lead to a growing gap between the quality of education in private and national schools, stakeholders warn.
No relief for farmers in Nepal’s Koshi as they endure losses in wildlife attacks
The process of securing relief is so long and arduous that many survivors simply give up.
After Ambani zoo probe, wildlife body reverses call to curb animal imports to India
Vantara, a 3,500-acre zoo in Gujarat run by the philanthropic arm of the Reliance conglomerate led by Mukesh Ambani and his family, had faced allegations from non-profit and…
At Karachi’s Adab Festival, journalists lament censorship, new media challenges
This shifting landscape framed the session ‘Truth, Trust, and Tenacity: The New Media Paradigm,’ held on Saturday, which brought together journalists Fazil Jamili, Azhar…
Residents view devastation after massive fire in Japan’s Oita
Residents of the area could see buildings with their steel frames exposed and exterior walls stained with soot, vivid marks left by the flames that engulfed the district in this…
Dhaka’s earthquake danger ignored for too long
The fate of a megacity like Dhaka facing a potential major earthquake depends on its level of preparation, scientific insight, and coordinated action, says the writer. Without…
High cost of health care: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Higher government spending on health has not translated into a big reduction in out-of-pocket spending, or the costs borne directly by households.
South Korean teen’s death after 14 hospital rejections exposes ER crisis
The case has renewed scrutiny of Korea’s fragmented emergency-care system, an issue that has drawn repeated criticism amid chronic shortages of pediatric and critical-care…
Skepticism persists as Indonesia joins global deal on indigenous land
Indonesia pledges to grant 1.4 million hectares of forest to indigenous communities by 2029, endorsing a global agreement aiming to recognize 160 million ha of customary lands in…