Safety for the vulnerable must not be sacrificed to populist politics
"Beyond political gimmicks, we require state institutions that uphold democracy, justice, good governance, and the rule of law," says the writer.
National affairs
Lessons of Hong Kong fire tragedy must be learned: China Daily
The catastrophe has highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive review of safety protocols in high-density urban environments like Hong Kong.
What to expect when ICC decides on Philippine ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s interim release bid
Human rights lawyer and ICC Assistant to Counsel Kristina Conti believes that whatever the decision of the judges may be, it would have “little to no impact on the progress of…
Japan to tighten screening of foreigners’ residential status by providing information on non-payment of taxes
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi instructed relevant ministers on Nov. 4 to promote measures preventing illegal activities by foreign nationals to realise a society of orderly and…
Conflict in Indonesia’s Papua uproots thousands while state assistance lags
While the government has largely focused on responding to the situation with increased military deployments, Emmanuel Gobay, head of the Foundation of the Indonesian Legal Aid…
Delhi police deny custodial torture in India Gate protest case, cite medical reports and detail protesters’ actions
The police report contends that the protesters’ actions caused nuisance and panic among tourists in the area and that they physically confronted deployed police personnel.
Philippine state palace asserts President Marcos’ ability to lead, finds VP Duterte’s remark destabilising
At a briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro was asked for a reaction to Duterte’s recent statement, saying she is ready to become president if ever Marcos steps down.
South Korean lawmakers’ YouTube spending more than doubled
Most of the spending was related to YouTube content production, including policy promotion videos, filming and editing costs, studio rentals, equipment purchases, and software…
Crocodiles and pythons add to tiger and elephant threat to Nepal national park buffer zone residents
In the past five months, Chitwan National Park logged 199 animal rescues — including 129 mugger crocodiles and 52 pythons — as reptiles increasingly roam into riverside…
Indonesian military expansion plan raises fear of overreach
The government plans to form 150 new battalions each year starting in 2026 to guard vital state assets, such as oil refineries, a move that once again raises concerns about deeper…