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Another year, another record number of refugees

World Refugee Day comes as global displacement reaches a new high.

Is our biodiversity in good shape?

Biodiversity loss, often overshadowed by the immediate threats of climate change, poses a massive threat to humans.

How to eat food that’s healthy, sustainable and affordable

Sustainable eating involves eating food that’s good for you, good for the planet and good for your community.

Obstacles and opportunities for free speech in Malaysia

Laws on freedom of expression have a chance for revision under a new government.

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As laws expand their reach in India, political freedoms shrink

Laws restricting basic freedoms may be made in the name of public order and national security, but they are often used against dissident voices.

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Saudis stick to long game in Southeast Asian politics

Saudi political priorities might have changed but their religious influence is still present in Southeast Asian politics, particularly in Malaysia.

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How India’s economy and Hindu right rise together

India’s middle class has been the big winner from a deregulated economy. In turn, that middle class helps fuel the rise of populism and Hindu nationalism.

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Why China is targeting global auditors

China’s concern over data security, geopolitical tensions, and regulatory changes pose challenges for businesses dealing with competing compliance demands.

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Fans care about trophies, not how they’re won

Fans care about their clubs’ accomplishments more and if new owners can pour in big money to achieve this, then all is good.

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What Europe’s AI regulation moment will mean for the world

The European Union’s AI regulation has some predicting a spate of Brussels copycats. Close, but not quite.

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Going back to the future for AI regulation

New regulations that can adapt fast will help countries deal with evolving AI technologies, but strategic use of laws already in place will also be key.

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Why Islam has two ways of looking at surrogacy

Two schools of thought in Islam have different views on surrogacy. But if infertility is considered a sickness, surrogacy could be used to treat it.

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Single dads can have children via surrogacy too

Surrogate children to single men face no more chance of emotional trauma than any other children.

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Surrogacy in India not just for married heterosexuals

India’s revised surrogacy law does little to meet the needs of its growing LGBTQ+ community.

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Another year, another record number of refugees

Is our biodiversity in good shape?

How to eat food that’s healthy, sustainable and affordable

Obstacles and opportunities for free speech in Malaysia

As laws expand their reach in India, political freedoms shrink

Saudis stick to long game in Southeast Asian politics

How India’s economy and Hindu right rise together

Why China is targeting global auditors

Fans care about trophies, not how they’re won

What Europe’s AI regulation moment will mean for the world

Going back to the future for AI regulation

Why Islam has two ways of looking at surrogacy

Single dads can have children via surrogacy too

Surrogacy in India not just for married heterosexuals

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