Crisis in Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) is in the grip of a deepening humanitarian and governance crisis, one that…
China’s diplomatic sleight at the SCO, a snake charmers tune
TAIPEI/OP-ED: At the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers’ meeting in Beijing, China’s top diplomat Wang Yi delivered a…
Rights groups demand accountability for China’s legal crackdown
GENEVA: This month marks ten years since the Chinese government launched an unprecedented crackdown on human rights lawyers and legal…
Disinformation is Feeding Real Violence in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In the volatile socio-political landscape of Pakistan, marked by a pronounced state-society disconnect, deep-rooted mistrust, and widespread polarization, disinformation…
Bangladesh may delay elections to accommodate Islamic Parties
DHAKA: With a number of Islamic parties in Bangladesh raising a host of preconditions to be fulfilled before the national…
Spain chooses Huawei for intelligence wiretaps despite risks
MADRID: In a move that has sparked concern among cybersecurity experts and law enforcement circles, the Spanish government has awarded…
Will India Stand Firm Against China on the Dalai Lama’s Reincarnation?
TAIPEI/OP-ED: As the Dalai Lama approaches his 90th birthday, the question of his reincarnation has reignited a geopolitical and spiritual…
Youth in Africa and rising delinquency is a growing social Challenge
NAIROBI: Youth delinquency in Africa is a complex and urgent social issue, shaped by a combination of economic hardship, educational…
China faces draft dilemma as youth reject military conscription
BEIJING: As Beijing prepares for its grand September 3rd military parade, a pageant meant to project might across the Taiwan…
Italy stands with Pakistan’s persecuted Christians
ROME: The Italian government has reaffirmed its commitment to support persecuted Christian communities in Pakistan and elsewhere, urging global promotion…
