The conflict between Russia and Ukraine had a global impact on various issues. Food security is one of the most concerning topics.

Next year, Indonesia is going to become the host of the U-20 World Cup. Last week, however, there was surprising news for Indonesians. The Israel U-20 National Team qualified for it after reaching the 2022 UEFA U-19 semifinal. Various responses emerged among Indonesians. Some of them argued that Israel should be boycotted. Others believed that Israel was allowed to participate.

Oceans are extremely valuable for Asia and the Pacific, a region that consistently relies on them. Despite this, the region has taken the benefits of oceans for granted, which has contributed to their current very fragile health. Thus, in turn, creating a fragile condition to the biodiversity of the oceans themselves.