Tag: Politics
Pope Francis ‘saddened’ by Hagia Sophia’s conversion to mosque
Since 1935, Hagia Sophia had served as a symbol of secularization as well as unity, being open to members of all faiths
Malaysia’s crackdown on media, a desperate attempt to control the narrative
Authorities are now threatening dissenters with sedition and fast tracking cases through the courts
Philippine president lumps political dissent with terrorism
New law’s vague, broad definition of terrorism will have a ‘devastating effect’ on freedom of expression
Australian PM suspends extradition treaty, extends visas for Hong Kong citizens
New national security law introduced in Hong Kong was a fundamental change of circumstances, PM says
Taiwan says Dalai Lama welcome to visit, a trip that would...
In a birthday message via video link to supporters in Taiwan, the Dalai Lama said he would like to visit again
Philippine church leaders call new terror law ‘morally wrong’
New law is taking the country down the wrong path, Catholic bishops say
Myanmar sets Nov 8 for election testing democratic reforms
The polls are seen by analysts as an important test of Myanmar's transition away from direct military rule
China passes Hong Kong security law amid global opposition
Some of the law's provisions include it superseding existing Hong Kong legislation
From the lens of power in the Philippines
Genuine people — unlike powerful politicians, powerful businesspeople and powerful celebrities — do not need power
Facebook seen as a vehicle enflaming already existing social divisions in...
To address concerns, Facebook says they now have 120 plus Burmese speakers monitoring their platform for hate speech
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