The French political philosopher Pierre Manet once observed that “human beings are thinking animals who need tolerably accurate ideas and evaluations to orient themselves in the world.” He went on to note that “this is truer the more intellectually active and able the person concerned.” With regard to the war in Ukraine, we might reasonably […]
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Cardinal Joseph Zen will stand trial on September 19, 2022, in Hong Kong for his role as a trustee of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund. This organization paid legal fees and medical bills for Hong Kongers protesting the Extradition Law Amendment Bill. This 2019 legislation would have allowed extradition to the People’s Republic of China. […]
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Seven Sri Lankans say Russian soldiers in Ukraine subjected them to beatings and other abuse.Continue Reading
The man, who is a Singapore permanent resident, has been referred to Johor’s deputy public prosecutor for hiking without a permit.Continue Reading
The man, who is a Singapore permanent resident, has been referred to Johor’s deputy public prosecutor for hiking without a permit.Continue Reading
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s parliament passed into law on Tuesday a personal data protection bill that includes corporate fines and up to six years imprisonment for those found to have mishandled data in the world’s fourth most populous country. Read full storyContinue Reading
JAKARTA – President Joko Widodo’s army of zealous followers hasn’t given up yet on their mission to extend his political career beyond the 2024 presidential and general elections, but even he appears genuinely perplexed at their latest push to have him run as a vice-presidential candidate. The novel idea of a former president standing for […]
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The 14 sperm whale carcasses were found by locals in Tasmania on Monday, authorities say.Continue Reading
BEIJING :China’s commercial hub of Shanghai on Tuesday (Sep 20) launched eight infrastructure projects with total investment of 1.8 trillion yuan (US$257 billion), state media said. The projects involve the development of new energy and securing people’s livelihoods, including urban transit, railways and housing improvement, the Shanghai Observer said. SpecificContinue Reading
A 33-year-old man has allegedly admitted beating his 6-year-old son to death in a drunken rage and dumping his body in the Ping River in Kamphaeng Phet province.Continue Reading