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Baloch imbroglio

Baloch imbroglio

The state’s follies match those of its adversaries. Updated about 9 hours ago
Duterte in the dock

Duterte in the dock

It’s a rare win for the ICC in unusual circumstances. Published 19 Mar, 2025 06:58am
What next?

What next?

Western illiberalism trumps liberalism. Updated 05 Mar, 2025 06:17pm
Achtung baby

Achtung baby

Germany once more boosts the European far right. Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:01am
Martyr’s memorial

Martyr’s memorial

Malcolm X was outlived by his monumental legacy. Published 19 Feb, 2025 06:35am
Media misfires

Media misfires

Trump’s crimes so far don’t stretch to Afghanistan. Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:42am
Flood alert

Flood alert

Trump’s tariffs on hold as tantrums carry on. Published 05 Feb, 2025 07:44am
Genocidal intent

Genocidal intent

‘Never again’ remains an aspiration 80 years after Auschwitz. Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:02am
Donald 2.0

Donald 2.0

This character is now chief executive of the most powerful nation, accompanied by equally immoral underlings. Updated 22 Jan, 2025 09:25am
LA goes to blazes

LA goes to blazes

There could be worse to come under Trump. Published 15 Jan, 2025 08:28am
Zones of interest

Zones of interest

Echoes of a bitter past might resonate in the year ahead. Published 08 Jan, 2025 07:35am
Pacem in terris?

Pacem in terris?

Peace on Earth is imperilled or absent. Published 25 Dec, 2024 07:30am
Seoul suspense

Seoul suspense

South Korea appears to have survived a close call. Updated 18 Dec, 2024 05:37pm
Whither Syria?

Whither Syria?

The current euphoria might be premature. Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:29am
Irrepressible poet

Irrepressible poet

Punjab lost a loud voice of reason 40 years ago. Published 04 Dec, 2024 07:00am
Annual COP-out

Annual COP-out

Can humanity recover from the bungle in Baku? Published 27 Nov, 2024 08:46am
Past and future

Past and future

Poets like Faiz illuminate our possible tomorrows. Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:53am
Trumped again

Trumped again

Trump's far more convincing victory than 8 years ago is a testament to the Democrats' decrepitude. Updated 13 Nov, 2024 10:27am