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Hindu ultranationalist legions mark RSS centenary
AFP, Published on 23/10/2025
» NAGPUR, India - Brandishing bamboo sticks and chanting patriotic hymns, thousands of uniformed men parade in central India, a striking show of strength by the country’s millions-strong Hindu ultranationalist group.
UN cybercrime pact to be signed in Hanoi raises hopes, concerns
Reuters, Published on 22/10/2025
» HANOI — A landmark UN cybercrime agreement aimed at curbing offences that cost the global economy trillions of US dollars annually is set to be signed by representatives from dozens of states in Hanoi this weekend, despite criticism over human rights risks.
‘No Kings’ rallies expected to draw millions across US
Published on 18/10/2025
» More than 2,600 “No Kings” protest events are scheduled to take place on Saturday in all 50 US states, a mass mobilisation against President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration, education and security that organisers say are pushing the country toward autocracy.
Tourists warned of surge in 'far-right' anti-Chinese protests in South Korea
Published on 03/10/2025
» China's embassy in South Korea has warned its citizens to stay alert amid ongoing anti-Chinese protests in Seoul that it blamed on "far-right" forces.
Kirk killing sparks fierce US free speech debate
AFP, Published on 19/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - For Americans, the words are practically sacred: the First Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees freedom of speech.
Mockery in media draws concerns
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2025
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) convened a meeting on Monday with professional media organisations and relevant agencies to address concerns over repeated portrayals of harmful content targeting vulnerable groups in the mass media.
Immigration opposition fuels English flag frenzy
AFP, Published on 04/09/2025
» LONDON - Bitter debate about immigration in the United Kingdom has triggered a new trend of flying English and British flags in a vivid show of patriotism spearheaded in part by far-right figures.
UN assembly shadowed by clouds of chaos
Oped, Published on 03/09/2025
» When the new UN General Assembly session opens next Tuesday, world leaders and diplomats will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the global organisation established in the wake of World War II to "maintain international peace and security" for future generations. But at headquarters here oin New York, delegates and staff will be doing far less celebrating than previously planned.
Malaysia’s Online Safety Act 2025: A Catalyst for ASEAN Cooperation on Safer Online Spaces
Published on 02/09/2025
» As the online landscape continues to evolve rapidly across Southeast Asia, governments are grappling with the growing complexities of online harms, from financial fraud and disinformation to child exploitation and distressing content. These threats demand innovative, rights-respecting responses that can keep pace with technological change while protecting the most vulnerable. In this context, Malaysia’s passage of the Online Safety Act 2025 marks a transformative step, both for the country and potentially for the broader ASEAN region.
Chatbot Grok accuses owner Musk of 'censoring me'
AFP, Published on 13/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - AI chatbot Grok on Tuesday offered conflicting explanations for its brief suspension from X after accusing Israel and the United States of committing "genocide" in Gaza, as it lashed out at its owner Elon Musk for "censoring me".