Fake truth for deniers
If left unchecked, fake truths will continue to corrode the foundations of democracy.
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Worrying that Trump’s choice for Defence Secretary struggled to name ASEAN countries
It is no surprise that a top member of the Trump administration, like Hegseth, faces concerns, as there have been worries that the boss himself may not be keen on Southeast Asia.
Dhaka deserves better, and so do we
The writer says: "The July uprising brought a whiff of freedom, an air of hope, and the promise of change. But now, as the dust settles and the jubilation fades, the reality of…
A fleeting peace
The ceasefire, along with provisions to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, has provided some relief to the hapless population. But a temporary peace and opening of the food supply…
Indonesia President Prabowo’s future with millennials and Gen Z hinges on free meals
While the program’s scope and intent are laudable, its delivery, cost, and political ramifications pose significant challenges that will test Mr. Prabowo’s leadership and…
Korea in the eyes of foreigners these days
The writer says: "Now is the time to stop our chronic ideological warfare, which has been ongoing since 1945. Otherwise, we will not only become an embarrassment in the…
Old rules no longer apply
If public opinion isn’t moved, to the extent it used to be, either by political action or advertising, it’s still true that public opinion can be moved, when the news does…
Can untouchability be eradicated in Nepal?
The declaration of an untouchability-free nation was a blatant lie on the part of the new ruling elites, the writer says.
The road to global cooperation runs through regions
Here, the ASEAN offers an important example of how a regional approach can deliver on advancing global objectives around technology. ASEAN’s 10 members, for instance, have laid…
The self-sabotaging president: Joe Biden’s broken legacy
Beyond the US, former President Biden's reputation will be permanently stained for his complicity in Israel's unconscionable genocide of Palestinians.