Australia triumph in World Cup of grownups
In a format too loaded in favour of batsmen, it was the bowlers who made the difference, carrying their teams to within a match of the title, notes the writer.
OPINION
The cost of banning TikTok
The government’s decision should be based on comprehensive regulatory frameworks that protect societal interests without infringing on constitutional rights.
Manners maketh man: Reviving the charm of etiquette in the ultra-modern era
In this age of social media, the art of etiquette, particularly for men, seems to be on a leisurely stroll towards obscurity. But are we side-lining the refined grace of good…
Jokowi’s blank check for Prabowo in exchange for son and Nusantara
The blank check means Prabowo will get whatever he needs to win the presidential race on Feb. 14, 2024, including protection and support from the state apparatus.
Israel’s ‘right to self-defence’ and the Palestinians’ fate to be slaughtered
Of the 2.1 million inhabitants of Gaza, more than a million from the north have been shoved to the south because Israel decided to invade that area to eliminate Hamas.
COP28: Parallel worlds joined at the hip
The real existential threat facing the world is not conflict, but how climate heating is accelerating human extinction.
ASEAN must enhance its talent capacity to navigate the Fourth Industrial Revolution
As technology advances and disrupts traditional industries, countries around the world are racing to adapt and seize the opportunities presented by this new era.
Crackdown, groupthink, and the dialogue that didn’t happen
The writer says that ultimately, no one will win if Bangladesh continues to sink into unrest and turmoil.
Why demography is key to unlocking sustainable future
The writers say governments, civil society, young people and others can come together and make a real difference, building on their collective investments and successes to date.
Has the West lost the Rest?
The writer says the real geopolitical question is whether the US is willing to lose the opinion and support of the free world, perhaps the Rest, in its staunch support of Israel.