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Samar Azazi 7 hours ago Yemen’s generation without classrooms A decade of war and humanitarian crisis has cratered Yemen’s education system for girls.
Saqlain Rizve 20 hours ago Why does the Taliban remain a point of influence in Bangladesh? Afghanistan’s extreme form of Islam has seeped into subtle spaces – and risks Dhaka’s reputation as a global player.
Daniel Flitton 23 hours ago London calling, political patronage, and the diplomatic curtain The Foreign minister’s pledge to prioritise diplomats over politicians hasn’t extended to breaking one posting tradition.
Sanchari Ghosh 1 day ago When women win: India’s cricket revolution India’s World Cup victory shows that investing in women’s sport delivers results beyond the boundary, with lessons across the region.
Melanie Pill , Georgia Hammersley 1 day ago Why COP30 may disappoint – again Ten years after Paris, climate talks are bogged down by insufficient action, unfinished business, and declining global trust.
Jawad Khalid 1 day ago A new model for forest finance or just more debt? The Tropical Forests Forever Facility promises billions for conservation but ties conservation funding to the debt burdens already crushing developing economies.
Albert Palazzo 1 day ago Australia becomes a risk-taking ally AUKUS represents an Australian switch from a practice of risk avoidance to one of eager acceptance.
Serena Sasingian 1 day ago Pacific Islands: Without literacy, climate resilience is nigh on impossible Strategic competition has left gaping holes in regional health and education goals. The parameters need to be reset.
Eli Hayes , Darren Lim 2 days ago Not every critical mineral is equal – and Australia’s policy should reflect this The elements that genuinely matter for security should be treated as defence policy, not economic opportunity.