Foreigners living or visiting Tokyo may face the risk of being stopped and questioned by the police based on their appearance, regardless of their legal status, behavior, or purpose. This practice, known as racial profiling, is a form of discrimination and harassment that violates the human rights and dignity of foreigners. According to a survey conducted by the Tokyo Bar …

Prabowo Subianto, the former general and presidential candidate who is leading the provisional vote count in Indonesia’s 2024 election, is facing allegations of election fraud from his rivals and monitoring groups. They claim that Prabowo and his supporters have manipulated the voter registration, the vote counting, and the vote reporting processes, in order to inflate his votes and undermine the …

The South China Sea is a strategic and disputed waterway, where China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan have overlapping territorial and maritime claims. The sea is rich in natural resources, such as fish, oil, and gas, and is also a vital route for international trade and commerce. China claims almost the entire South China Sea, based on its …

The South China Sea is a strategic and contested waterway, where China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan have overlapping territorial and maritime claims. The sea is rich in natural resources, such as fish, oil, and gas, and is also a vital route for international trade and commerce. China claims almost the entire South China Sea, based on its …

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the global economy, causing millions of people to lose their jobs and livelihoods. Among the most vulnerable groups are the people with disabilities, who face multiple barriers and discrimination in accessing education, health care, and employment opportunities. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are an estimated one billion people …

The American pop star Taylor Swift is currently performing in Singapore as part of her Eras tour, which also includes Japan and Australia. However, the Singapore leg of the tour has been surrounded by controversy, as it was revealed that the Singapore government had offered a grant to the concert organizer AEG to secure the exclusivity of the shows in …

The UAE and Japan have a long-standing and strategic partnership that spans over five decades, covering various fields such as trade, energy, security, culture, and education. The UAE is Japan’s largest trading partner in the Middle East, while Japan is the UAE’s fourth-largest trading partner globally. The UAE is also Japan’s second-largest oil supplier, providing nearly 30% of Japan’s total …

The American singer and producer Benny Blanco, who is dating pop star Selena Gomez, sparked outrage among Filipinos after he posted a video on his Instagram story where he criticized the popular fast-food chain Jollibee. In the video, Blanco can be seen trying out various Jollibee menu items, such as the Chickenjoy, the Jolly Spaghetti, and the Peach Mango Pie. …

Dune: Part Two is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 sci-fi epic Dune, directed by Denis Villeneuve and based on the classic novel by Frank Herbert. The sequel will conclude the story of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), a young noble who becomes the leader of a desert rebellion against a galactic empire. Here are some of the things you …

Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, is facing a growing problem of hijab-bullying, a form of harassment and discrimination against girls and women who do not wear the Islamic headscarf. Hijab-bullying can take various forms, such as verbal abuse, physical assault, social exclusion, and institutional pressure. Hijab-bullying can cause psychological distress, lower self-esteem, and affect the education and career prospects …