Author: The AsiaN Editor
The Two Faces of Taliban: Bamiyan Stone Buddhas reflect Taliban’s contradictions
Editor’s Note: The Taliban, an Islamic extremist armed group, has ruled Afghanistan twice (1996-2001 and 2021-present). The Taliban’s first term in power in Afghanistan was marred by tyranny that suppressed […]
Singapore, Korea, Japan have world’s strongest passports
DUBAI: Singapore has topped the list on the latest Visaindex Passport 2024 rankings providing visa-free access to 195 countries. The Republic of Korea, alongside France, Germany, Spain and Italy, came […]
We will listen carefully and humbly to all members’ opinions: JAK new President Park Jong-hyun
SEOUL: Park Jong-hyun was elected as the 49th President of the Journalists Association of Korea (JAK) on December 11 has started his two-year tenure amid firm commitment to honor his […]
CAJ International Magazine: Refugees, Corruption, Justice and Returned Slaves
LAGOS: CAJ International Magazine welcomed the New Year in a special edition that covers Africa and the world. The cover story on Uganda, a host of over 1.5 million […]
UN Chief calls for peace, climate action in New Year message
NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for global unity to make 2024 a year for “building trust and hope” following the immense suffering, violence, and climate chaos […]
Genocides in Modern History
By Mayy ElHayawi, Associate Professor of Literary Studies, Egypt CAIRO: No matter how accurate the calculation of the death toll or causalities is, the number of those traumatized by the […]
Celebration of overcoming darkness in Iran
By Alireza Bahrami TEHRAN: On the days when Christians celebrate the new year, the people of Pars (Persia) also celebrate an ancient occasion. “Yalda” is the name of one of […]
South Korea: Students demand $15,000 each after teacher ends exam 90 seconds early
SEOUL: A total of 39 students have filed a lawsuit seeking compensation from the government after the ending bell in last month’s college entrance exam rang 90 seconds earlier than scheduled by […]
South Korea names new foreign minister, National Intelligence Service director
SEOUL: President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday tapped his national security adviser to become the new spy chief and a former ambassador to the United Nations as the new foreign […]
Kyrgyz parliament committee approves bill to amend flag
BISHKEK: The Committee on Constitutional Legislation, State Structure, Judicial and Legal Issues and the Rules of the Jogorku Kenesh has approved making changes to the country’s flag in the second […]