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COLUMNISTS

Trump-Xi summit: Stability over breakthrough?

The summit may stabilise tensions, but a breakthrough remains unlikely

US President Donald Trump (L) and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands as they leave after their talks at the Gimhae Air Base, located next to the Gimhae International Airport in Busan on October 30, 2025.

SC ruling exposes chilling effect on corruption probes

The Philippine Supreme Court in session. In a 2013 ruling, the Philippine Supreme Court declared the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), commonly known as the "pork barrel" fund, unconstitutional.

Did Messi influence TMC’s defeat in West Bengal?

Infuriated fans in West Bengal uprooted seats and hurled them on to the field when they could not catch a glimpse of football icon Lionel Messi in December 2025.

Energy shock, global tremors: Who pays the price?

How Vijay’s scandals didn't stop Tamil Nadu surge

Philippines corruption: Time to end 'tongpats', balato'

Vijay’s win could mark a new era in Tamil Nadu politics

How US–Iran conflict is reshaping climate security

Science can speed malaria control — with leadership

UAE moves fast, even in uncertainty

Why UAE scholarships must innovate for the 2031 Vision

How Chinese EVs changed the car race

COMMENT AND ANALYSIS

Passwords are no longer enough with outages, AI threats

Passwords are no longer enough with outages, AI threats

Identity becomes the primary target for cybercriminals

Retailers cutting digital budgets to pay 3 times over

Rethinking work in age of AI execution

How the UAE is navigating Gulf's ultimate stress test

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