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 all freedoms. The Taliban, who started their second term in power in 2021, say they are different from the way they were before, but the […]
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 second with 192 visa-free destinations. The group is followed by Japan, the United Kingdom, Finland, the Netherlands and Sweden with 191 visa-free destinations. The next […]
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 pledges. “I had an indescribable feeling the moment I heard the news of my election,” Park said. “More than joy, the images of the countless […]
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 refugees, explains its plan to roll out some transition strategies for refugees. Among the trending refugee some transition strategies for refugees. Among the trending refugee […]
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 that characterized 2023. “Humanity is strongest when we stand together. 2024 must be a year for rebuilding trust and restoring hope,” expressed Mr. Guterres in […]
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 genocidal memories of killing, burning, torture, burial, rape or escape would always remain a mystery – seemingly revealed in testimonies, narratives, memorials or recollection rituals, […]
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 the oldest festivals that has survived from the time of the Persian Empire. The night between the last day of autumn and the first day […]
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 mistake at a test site in Seoul. The students lodged the suit with the Seoul Central District Court, demanding 20 million won ($15,296) each in […]
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 minister, his office said. National Security Adviser Cho Tae-yong was named to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director […]
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 and third readings. The bill says the wavy yellow rays of a sun on a red field of the current flag give the impression of […]
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