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5 ways for Thai unis to tackle population
News, Published on 05/07/2025
» On June 16, the Bangkok Post published an article about the future of Thai education in light of a declining population. Addressing the problems and answering the questions has been left for the next person in charge -- to till the hard ground of comfort for new growth.
The mystery of Iran’s missing uranium
Published on 24/06/2025
» US President Donald Trump’s declaration of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran may curb the exchange of missile fire, but the biggest mystery of the war remains unsolved: the location of Tehran’s near-bomb-grade uranium.
Iran launches new attack wave on Israel as conflict widens
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/06/2025
» LONDON — Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles against Israel following an unprecedented direct attack on its nuclear facilities, ramping up a conflict between sworn enemies that threatens to engulf the Middle East and disrupt global oil supplies.
Reigning champions Alcaraz, Swiatek eyeing French Open second week
AFP, Published on 30/05/2025
» PARIS - Carlos Alcaraz bids to book his place in the French Open last 16 on Friday, with defending women's champion Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka also in third-round action at Roland Garros.
Do you know what kids do at school?
Oped, Published on 09/05/2025
» In the 1970s and 1980s, regular public service announcements (PSAs) went along: "It's 9pm. Do you know where your children are?" These announcements contributed to a major pendulum shift in parenting (positively and negatively). Having PSAs in the 2020s is required to create the required major shift in education to put the focus on parents' role in learning rather than just making sure their kids attend school. "Do you know what your child is doing at school?" should be the new announcement.
Communication blame lies with the parents
Oped, Published on 25/02/2025
» A recent parade of mothers and grandmothers in my neighbourhood showing off babies, seemingly as status accessories and symbols, highlights a problem with communication that should concern many adults.
Venezuela braces for rival protests at Maduro swearing-in
AFP, Published on 08/01/2025
» CARACAS - Venezuela is on tenterhooks as it braces for pro- and anti-government protests on Thursday — the eve of President Nicolas Maduro’s swearing-in for a third term rejected by the opposition and much of the international community as illegitimate.
Is there a quiet isolation pandemic now?
Published on 01/12/2024
» This may seem an exaggeration, but there is an ongoing isolation pandemic. The current wave of loneliness, along with the decreasing number of family members; and even the growth of pet care businesses are signs of this problem.
3 key questions for hiring Gen Z graduates
Oped, Published on 10/10/2024
» There have always been questions about how to hire Gen Z graduates -- those born between 1997 and 2012. The debate has often included some variation of, "Young people nowadays don't work like we do."
‘Chernobyl-style risk’ at Russian reactor
Published on 22/08/2024
» The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says it is enormously concerned by fighting near a Russian nuclear power plant because the old Soviet reactors in operation are particularly exposed.