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Monday December 02, 2024

Malaysia-Finland: Forging Ahead Together, One Teacher & Student at a Time

The HundrED Education Innovation Summit 2024 recently took place from 12–14 November in Helsinki, Finland. Since its inception in 2016, HundrED has been dedicated to showcasing the importance of innovation in education and celebrating hundreds of innovators committed to improving the lives of students, teachers, and the wider

Published: 11:41 am,Thursday 10 October 2024

Why Ignoring Oral Health Could Be Harming for Your Mental Health

World Mental Health Day on October 10 is an important reminder of the interconnectedness of our physical and mental well-being. Among the often-overlooked aspects of this relationship is the vital role oral health plays in individuals with mental health problems. This association is significant to keep in mind

Published: 10:19 am,Tuesday 7 November 2023

Poor Oral Health and Oral Dysbiosis: A Link to Systemic Diseases and Cancer

Scientists have discovered a significant link between poor oral health and systemic diseases, including specific cancers. This connection is centered around so-called oral dysbiosis, a condition where imbalanced oral bacteria can lead to a range of health issues. It also emphasizes the crucial role of oral hygiene in

Published: 11:19 am,Wednesday 24 May 2023

The regime Iranians are battling is not only their problem

As Iran gets closer than ever to achieving nuclear weapons, Iranians are trying to subvert a cult-like regime that not only oppresses them, but also puts global security at risk.

Published: 22:34 pm,Sunday 22 September 2024

Bangladesh at risk as interim regime targets secular forces, favours extremists

A series of alarming incidents have been unfolding in Bangladesh in the aftermath of the fall of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina regime. Media reports are failing to capture and expose the full scope of these events. What’s particularly concerning is that the 'unconstitutional' interim administration led

Published: 11:57 am,Friday 19 July 2024

Bangladeshi Students Abroad Advocate for Quota Change

Expatriate Bangladeshi students feel a strong sense of concern for their fellow Bangladeshi students back home, considering the recent protests regarding the quota system in government jobs. A court decision in June 2024 brought back the 30% quota for children and grandchildren of war veterans. This reversed the

Published: 16:09 pm,Monday 9 May 2022

A strong and united EU is in Finland’s interest

Last year, Europe Day marked the start of the Conference on the Future of Europe. Its goal has been to hear what kind of hopes and expectations EU citizens have for the Union in the different corners of Europe. I am pleased that so many Finns have participated

Published: 09:53 am,Wednesday 12 May 2021

Building Asia-Pacific's Sustainable Ocean Economy

“Unprecedented” might be judged the most used adjective of 2020, and too often for dire reasons. Yet the end of the year brought one more occasion to use the word, when the leaders of 14 countries put forward a new ocean action agenda underpinned by sustainably managing 100% of national

Published: 11:53 am,Wednesday 31 March 2021

18 FMs on fight against impunity for crimes committed in Syria

Ten years ago, millions of Syrians took to the streets of Dara’a, Aleppo and Damascus, calling for democracy and respect of their fundamental rights and basic freedoms. The brutal response by the regime triggered over the span of a decade one of the most serious criminal enterprises and

Published: 20:08 pm,Thursday 24 December 2020

Cunning virus no match for human solidarity

With the advent of COVID-19 vaccines in many parts of the world, it seems that the struggling human race is finally beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel of the raging pandemic. Yet some new variants of the coronavirus recently detected in Britain and South

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