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Cryptocurrency: 'Digital Gold' Or 'Monopoly Money'?

Unfortunately, those who believe cryptocurrency is their ticket to enormous wealth or financial security will soon find out that they, too, have no magic beans

2025-03-19 02:08:27 0 Comment 2967 view

Rethinking The ‘Middle East’: A Case For ‘West Asia’

The term “Middle East” has long been used to define the region encompassing countries such as Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt

2025-03-16 03:46:49 0 Comment 4788 view

Saudi Arabia’s Predicament: Why Riyadh Is In A Strategic Bind And Why That Matters For Malaysia.

Saudi Arabia is in a tight spot—politically, militarily, and geopolitically

2025-03-16 03:23:53 0 Comment 13723 view

Thailand Eyes A Potential Gaming Bonanza

Probably in the first quarter of 2026, if not earlier, Thailand’s parliament is expected to pass legislation designed to produce a gaming bonanza to draw punters away from Singapore

2025-03-16 03:09:55 0 Comment 5670 view

Top Chinese Scientist Calls For Global Cooperation In Near Earth Asteroid Defense

Wu Weiren, chief designer of China's lunar exploration program, called for operational asteroid defense services and deeper international cooperation to protect the Earth

2025-03-15 13:10:58 0 Comment 4752 view

Europe Grapples With Highest Number Of Measles Cases In More Than 25 Years

Measles cases in Europe have doubled in just a year, with the highest number reported since 1997, UN agencies announced on Thursday

2025-03-15 13:05:32 0 Comment 3938 view

New Australian Submarine Industrial Base Strategy Calls For $30 Billion AUD Investment

The Australian government this week released a new strategy document calling for $30 billion AUD ($19 billion USD) in investment

2025-03-15 12:58:04 0 Comment 5004 view

Afghanistan: Opium Prices Approach Historic Peaks, Crime Syndicates Benefit

Prices for opium in Afghanistan have increased tenfold since the de facto authorities imposed a drug ban in 2022 following their takeover in Kabul, latest UN data shows

2025-03-13 03:22:57 0 Comment 4766 view

What Does Israel Want With Syria?

As Syria faces continued conflict, Israel may be planning a wider confrontation with the new government

2025-03-13 03:16:11 0 Comment 4816 view

Cracks In European ‘Unity’ On Ukraine

The Trump administration's decision to first host direct talks with Russia in February has left Ukraine and its European backers wondering how long they will be left on the sidelines

2025-03-13 02:44:12 0 Comment 4792 view

The Administrative State Is The Political Elephant In The Room

So much time and effort is given to political analysis

2025-03-13 02:26:04 0 Comment 4463 view

Duterte Arrest A New Phase In Duterte-Marcos Rivalry

At long last, the International Criminal Court has got the former Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte into custody to stand trial for the crimes against humanity he is alleged to have committed with the war on drugs he unleashed as head of state

2025-03-13 02:18:02 0 Comment 5342 view

Bahrain’s Pearling Legacy: Reviving A Millennia-Old Culture

Bahrain, with its shallow waters and rich oyster beds, has long been synonymous with pearls, which formed the backbone of the island nation’s economy for thousands of years

2025-03-03 06:37:36 0 Comment 10772 view

An Uncomfortable Truth: Israel Among Us In Southeast Asia

If you think Israel is isolated in Southeast Asia, think again. The reality is far more complex

2025-03-03 06:20:16 0 Comment 16566 view

Trump Outsmarted The World But Will Keep It Safe Again

It has been a month since Trump made a historic comeback as the 47th President of the United States on 20 January

2025-03-03 06:07:00 0 Comment 13919 view

Iran's Regime: Why Diplomacy And Deals Always Fail

For more than four decades, some policymakers in the United States and the West have clung to the belief that Iran's regime can be persuaded into cooperation through diplomatic engagement

2025-03-03 05:55:28 0 Comment 11299 view

Resettling Gaza: Is It The Right Thing To Do And Can It Work?

After President Donald Trump proposed resettling the Arab Muslim settlers currently living in Gaza, there was an outbreak of furious objections from politicians, activists and media outlets

2025-02-23 05:05:42 0 Comment 14302 view

Sabah State Government’s RM15 Billion Water Scandal: A Clear Case Of Corruption And Abuse Of Power

The recent revelations by YB Junz Wong surrounding the RM15 billion water concession project in Sabah expose the blatant corruption, abuse of power

2025-02-23 04:38:17 0 Comment 42414 view

Peace In Europe Is Only Possible Under Trump

After depending on the U.S. as its ally for decades, the European leaders at the Munich Security Conference this week now see first hand the continent’s decades old norms and dogma of the U.S. security umbrella now crumbling in front of them

2025-02-23 04:32:54 0 Comment 17107 view