Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was prompted to remind the United States that the Philippines is a sovereign nation after the US announced its intentions to […]
How the West Extends its Control Over Journalism Worldwide
Political developments are often emotionally charged, and even journalists who are expected to maintain an objective approach to reporting can find themselves swept away by sensational headlines and the temptation to wade into controversy without fully analysing background information that might significantly alter established narratives. Because of this, some journalists find themselves playing the role of commentator rather than investigator, often leaving out critical information in a rush to contribute to one of two sides amid a political divide. In some cases, journalists may appear to be doing their job by "investigating" deeper into news stories, but do so in a transparently one-sided manner, thus negating their role as an objective observer. In Thailand, this can be clearly seen in…
5 Things to Know About Eastern European Dating Culture
Eastern European dating culture varies largely between each country, based…
What do you call a woman from El Salvador?
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Are mail order brides a real thing?
You read gossip sites that mock “mail order bride” ads,…
How to Navigate the Thai Bride Market?
Selecting a bride from one of the many Thai brides…
What Does Trump Victory Mean for Asia? Nothing New
With the victory of Donald Trump during the 2016 US…
US Threatens to Arm Al Qaeda, ISIS with Anti-Air Missiles
US officials have threatened Syria and its allies - including…
As the Syrian Ceasefire Collapses
When Liz Sly of the Washington Post published her latest…
US Cultural Colonisation in Asia Pacific
Ancient Roman historian Tacitus (c. AD 56 – after 117)…
Are Claims the US is Sabotaging Venezuela’s Economy Far Fetched?
As US-backed opposition groups take to the streets of Venezuela,…
Hong Kong’s Elections: Opposition’s Nathan Law Backed by US
Hong Kong held legislative elections this week with one of the leaders of the so-called “Umbrella Movement” also known as “Occupy Central” apparently winning a […]
Are Claims the US is Sabotaging Venezuela’s Economy Far Fetched?
As US-backed opposition groups take to the streets of Venezuela, following previously failed US-backed uprisings to effect regime change in the South American nation, Western […]
America’s Foreign Policy in Syria Summed Up in 3 Headlines
Headlines and analysis call for perpetual war, empowering terrorists and human misery — often indirectly, sometimes even directly. US foreign policy regarding Syria publicly vacillates […]
US Striking Islamic State “Leaders” is Meaningless, Superficial Amid a War Meant to Last
The United States has boasted responsibility for allegedly killing Islamic State spokesman and supposed senior leader Mohammad al-Adnani in northern Syria. The reports, like many […]
US Embassy Dismisses Thai Concerns as Trust Evaporates Between Nations
US Embassy in Bangkok sidesteps evidence and calls claims that America supports terrorism and regime change “ridiculous and reckless” even as it supports terrorism and regime change […]
No Islamic State in Jarabulus — Instead, a NATO Occupation
Reports of Turkish forces alongside Western-backed militants crossing into northern Syria and entering the Syrian city of Jarabulus preceded what many expected to be intense […]
Turkey Invades Northern Syria — Truth of Turkish “Coup” Revealed?
Syria’s conflict has escalated into dangerous new territory as Turkish military forces cross the Turkish-Syrian border in an attempt to annex the Syrian city of […]
West Backs Dangerous Myanmar-style Attempt to Divide Thailand Along Religious Lines
Matthew Wheeler of the International Crisis Group (sometimes referred to as ICG or simply, the Crisis Group), recently wrote an editorial in the New York Times […]
US Seeks “Safe Havens” in Eastern Syria
Tensions amid Syria’s conflict has escalated with warnings by the United States that it would use force against Syrian aircraft operating over their own territory. […]