Famine in waiting: Dawn
In a world where millions go to bed hungry, and where children’s futures are traded for geopolitical gains, we must ask: how long can humanity endure this?
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Philippines takes over presidency of World Health Assembly
“President Marcos’ direction is to address long-term health objectives, promote a more equitable and resilient global health landscape, and enable dialogue on critical health…
Climate change increasing risk of pregnancy problems: Study
Being exposed to extreme heat while pregnant has previously been linked to a range of problems, including a higher risk of premature birth, stillbirth, birth defects and…
‘Habemus papam Americanum’: The Jakarta Post
A champion of the Catholic tradition of social justice founded by his namesake Leo XIII, the new pontiff's background and clear admiration for his predecessor indicates that he…
Collective action to avoid a world trade war
We are on the precipice of a world trade war, the writers say. Active and strategic economic diplomacy will be needed to avoid it.
What to know about the conclave to elect the next pope
Here are some things to know about the election of the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church, which has 1.4 billion faithful across the world.
Manufacturing populism
Far from being a spontaneous uprising of the people, modern populism has evolved into a carefully curated performance that is produced, packaged and sold by the very elites it…
Viewpoint: Do the Chinese TikToks ‘exposing’ designer brands spell the end of luxury?
The enthusiastic comments in the videos expose something deeper: a growing preference for buying fake and, consequently, a declining appreciation for luxury brands.
Asia mourns Pope’s death: ‘His humility brought many back to the fold of the Church’
In the Philippines, home to Asia’s largest Catholic population with 85 million, the bells of Manila Cathedral tolled on the afternoon of April 21 as news of the Pope’s passing…
China warns countries against striking trade deals with US at its expense
Beijing "will take countermeasures in a resolute and reciprocal manner" if any country sought such deals, a ministry spokesperson said.