Sukarno, Soeharto and authoritarian failures in Indonesia
Centralisation, which is prone to authoritarianism, may serve as an emergency structure in moments of collapse, but it cannot drive innovation, productivity, or global…
National affairs
9710 grams of gold recovered from ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina’s Agrani Bank vaults
The development comes amid ongoing scrutiny of financial records linked to political figures.
Philippines among world’s most water-stressed countries due to climate change
If unaddressed, a new report by UNICEF Philippines and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) warns that 40 to 80 percent of the country’s water supply could…
Population growth is outpacing Pakistan’s ability to adapt to a climate-stressed, resource-limited world
The moment demands political courage and a willingness to confront uncomfortable truths: our institutions weren’t designed for 255 million people, and our policies still assume…
Eighty parties register for Nepal’s March 5 polls as deadline nears
The country's Election Commission expects the number of applicants to increase with one day of registration still remaining.
South Korea pushes for soldiers, civil servants to have right to refuse unlawful orders
The move comes on the heels of former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration on Dec. 3, 2024.
Stricter, more comprehensive law needed to better protect Malaysian road users from hazards of construction sites
Regular audits, safe construction methods and stiffer punishment are needed to better protect Malaysian road users against hazardous falling construction materials, say experts.
Suman Raj Aryal becomes new chief secretary
Cabinet meeting on Monday promoted Defence Secretary Aryal to the top post of bureaucracy. The Sushila Karki government appointed Aryal as chief secretary based on seniority and…
Safety remains a challenge in Bhutan’s construction sites
Five workers balanced on bamboo scaffolds while roofing a four-storey building in Bebena. None wore safety harnesses, and their helmets lay untouched on the ground below.
Philippine President Marcos dares ex-congressman Zaldy Co: Come home; I’ll face your accusations against me
“It means nothing,” Marcos said in a press briefing on Monday. “For it to mean something, he should come home. He should face his cases.”