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14 May, 2026

Henley places Pakistani passport on 100th spot

For decades, the green-bound Pakistani passport has been a symbol of a nation struggling to reconcile its global ambitions with a shrinking diplomatic reality. On Thursday, that reality hit a new low-point

The Technocrat Taking Over in Singapore

After a four-year vetting process reminiscent of the Byzantine imperial system for selecting competent leaders, Singapore has elevated Lawrence Wong, an American-educated economist, to become the city-state’s next prime minister. Mr. Wong,
17 Mar, 2024