Published: 10:35 am,Tuesday 19 November 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: 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