Citizenship Revoked and Granted
On the 10th of February 2025, BBC Headline reads: “Trump wants to end birthright citizenship. Where do other countries stand?”, a report by Luis Barrucho. From the report: Birthright citizenship,…
When Foreign Aid is Not Much Help
On the 4th of February 2025, BBC Headline: “What is USAID and why is Trump reportedly poised to close it?” A report by Sean Seddon. Hi, my name is Terence,…
Forbidden Weddings and Funerals
On the 5th of February 2025, the Star Online reports from Malaysia, “New rules proposed for Muslims attending non-Muslim events, funerals or houses of worship”. From the article: Event organisers…
Electrons, A.I. and Ancient Scrolls
On the 6th of February 2025, BBC headline: “First glimpse inside burnt scroll after 2,000 years”. A report by science editor Rebecca Morelle and Senior Science Journalist Alison Francis. A…
Am I Anti-China?
On the 5th of February 2025, Channel News Asia reported, “China calls for cooperation with EU amid 'global challenges’”. This is, of course, in response to American President Trump’s tariffs…
Being Dry in Times of Floods
On the 3rd of February 2025, the past week’s heavy rainfall has led to floods and landslides in Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia. Many have died. Even more have been evacuated…
Auschwitz and Chinese New Year’s Eve
On the 28th of January 2025, BBC Headline: “Survivors of Auschwitz deliver warning from history as memories die out”. An article by Paul Kirby. This is the Daily Monsoon. I’m…
Comparing Secrets to Happiness
On the 26th of January 2025, a personal article by Fergal Keane published in the BBC: “I Spent 30 Years Searching for Secret to Happiness -- The Answer isn’t What…
Stories Over Family Dinners
On the 18th of January 2025, on Channel News Asia, writer Kelly Ang gives us a nice wholesome family-loving article: “No phones, no scoldings: How we keep daily family dinners…
Justice for Dr. Tay
On the 23rd of January 2025, Channel News Asia reports, “Malaysian doctor found dead at home in Sabah was not bullied; work stress a ‘major factor’: Probe”. Health Minister Dzulkefly…