Terrorist attack on Pakistan Police
By Nasir Aijaz, The AsiaN Representative KARACHI, SINDH: Four personnel of law enforcing agencies and a civilian were martyred and three terrorists were killed in hours-long gun battle when the terrorists attacked the police headquarter in Karachi, the southern port city and capital of Sindh province on Friday February 17. At least 19 other personnel […]
2023 GCS International Board Meeting held at GCS HQs
By Seok-Jae Kang, Asia Journalists Association Vice President SEOUL: The 2023 GCS International Board of Directors Meeting was held at the conference room of GCS International in downtown Seoul, Korea on January 26, 2023. The board members unanimously approved the 2022 income-expenditure report and the 2023 budget and business plans. Board members attending the […]
Korea attaches great importance to friendship, cooperation with Kyrgyzstan – Ambassador
By Nurzhan Kasmalieva BISHKEK: Last year Kyrgyzstan and the Republic of Korea celebrated the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries. Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Kyrgyz Republic Lee Wonjae, in an interview with Kabar Agency, spoke about trade and economic relations, cultural and humanitarian cooperation, tourist opportunities […]
UAE news agency calls for media partnership to tackle information vacuum on climate change
Al Rayssi explains how WAM is keen on filling information vacuum on climate change through media partnership (WAM) DUBAI: The head of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) news agency WAM has called for the establishment of a media partnership to craft media content that will enlighten the public in diverse societies on climate change challenges. “Climate […]
2022 AOA Awards go to Soprano Lee Kyung-Sook, 17 other cultural artists
By Seok-Jae Kang, Asia Journalists Association Vice President SEOUL: Korean soprano Lee Kyung-sook and 17 other cultural artists and organizations have been honored with the 2022 AOA Awards for their outstanding contribution to the promotion of Korean culture and art. Sop. Lee Kyung-sook, who serves as chairperson of the Seoul Art Song Association (SASA), received the […]
The Eurasian Cultural Spaces: An Interview
Sameh Hussein & Nermin Amer CAIRO: On January 24, the days of the E began in Urasian Peoples’ Assembly and the VI Eurasian Literary Festival LIffTEgypt, which are held by the International Federation of Non-Governmental Organizations the Eurasian Peoples’ Assembly and the Foundation for the Promotion of Literary Projects of the Eurasian Peoples “LIffT” and […]
AJA mourns passing of Somsanouk Mixay from Laos
Somsanouk Mixay (Laos Times) By Norila Daud, Former President of CAJ/NUJM KUALA LUMPUR: The Asia Journalists Association (AJA) was saddened to learn about the passing of Mr. Somsanouk Mixay from Laos on January 24, 2023. AJA recalls with great respect the former Board of Director in the Confederation of ASEAN Journalists (CAJ) where he was well […]
THF Asia to Sponsor Choi Young Seok Cup Taekwondo Championship
By Seok-Jae Kang, Asia Journalists Association Vice President BANGKOK: THF (Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation) Asia will sponsor the annual Choi Young Seok Cup international taekwondo championships which take place in Pattaya, Thailand starting this year. Kang Dae-geun, president of THF Asia, signed a cooperation agreement to support the taekwondo event in a ceremony at the […]
Three Asian countries among world’s favorite destinations in 2023
Laos capital Vientiane (Hotels.com) LONDON: British newspaper The Telegraph has joined other international publications in lauding Laos, Japan and Sri Lanka as “must-see” tourism destinations in 2023. With the lifting of restrictions imposed by the COVID pandemic, international travel is resuming and the search for outstanding destinations is intensifying while travel experts are providing tips. […]
Controversy over Pakistani “journalist” deported from Malaysia
KUALAL LUMPUR: The fate of a Pakistani “journalist” who was deported from Malaysia upon a request from his home country has waded into controversy amid conflicting claims. Syed Fawad Ali Shah, who was in exile in Malaysia for more than 10 years, has been missing since Aug 23 last year. Malaysia’s home minister Saifuddin Nasution […]
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