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Gulf War’s Fury Spotlights Migrant Workers’ Dilemma
‘Perfect storm’ of physical danger, economic desperation, abandonment by employers
1 hr ago • John Berthelsen
Pakistan’s Two-Front Nightmare
With Iran conflagration next door, Afghanistan blows up
16 hrs ago
Gen Z Takes Charge in Nepal
Rapper-turned-mayor to be new premier
Mar 9 • Our Correspondent
TRANSCRIPT: Interview with ‘Korean Messiah’ author Jonathan Cheng
Author of the forthcoming book talks about Kim Il-Sung’s Christian roots, and what he uncovered from rare archives and on-the-ground visits to the…
Mar 7
Assessing North Korea’s New Economic Five-Year Plan
From energy to innovation, Kim Jong Un’s growth strategy is up against structural limits.
Mar 6
Spending Tomorrow’s Resources
OECD sounds alarm about refinancing global government debt
Mar 6 • Philip Bowring
China Plays a Canny Game Over Iran
There are times to hit the mute button
Mar 5 • Philip Bowring
Stablecoins Becoming Currency of Choice for Crime, FATF Warns
State-linked cybercriminal groups finding them increasingly useful
Mar 5 • Our Correspondent
Japan's Revised Whole-Of-Society Economic Agenda
New security policy seeks stability for critical materials, essential infrastructure
Mar 4
Political and Economic Firestorm From Indonesia’s Turn to Indian Vehicles
Prabowo’s massive vehicle import scheme
Mar 4
‘Zombie’ Tankers in the Singapore Strait
A thin ribbon of international water protects them from seizure
Mar 3
A Wary Nepal Readies For Polls Amid Heavy Security
Massive 2025 riots generate new politics
Mar 3
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