• West Asia

    12 Days of Unequal Battle

    Ali Salehabadi By Ali SalehabadiAli Salehabadi is the Managing Editor of Setareh Sobh, a reformist daily newspaper in Iran. He is known for his sharp commentary on foreign affairs, national security, and economic issues. In 2024, he openly criticized the Iranian government’s military strategy toward Israel, stating that it lacked…

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  • West Asia

    War and Psychology

    By Alireza BahramiCorrespondent for The AsiaN TEHRAN: War puts the mind and body under serious strain. Those who leave their homes are under mental and physical strain, and those who do not leave their homes are also under mental and physical strain. During these five days of the ceasefire following…

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  • West Asia

    Psychoanalysis of Us Who Stayed in the City

    Dove Therapy: papier-mâché doves made by Pooneh during the war. When she ran out of plain newspaper for crafting, she used scraps of old newspapers. By Pooneh NedaeiEditor-in-Chief of Shokrān Magazine- Iran TEHRAN: When President Donald Trump warned Tehranis to evacuate the city immediately, I wrote: “Don’t tell me to…

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  • West Asia

    War and Racism!

    German Chancellors Adolph Hitler and Friedrich Merz By Alireza BahramiCorrespondent for AsiaN TEHRAN: Adolph Hitler was the Chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945. He wanted to rule the world. To build a great empire, from the West to the East. For this reason, he attacked other countries. He caused…

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  • West Asia

    War and Humanity: Reflections on the First Day of the Ceasefire

    Lunch on the first day of the ceasefire … Traditional Iranian food By Alireza BahramiCorrespondent for AsiaN TEHRAN: War brings people to contentment. All the ordinary and even annoying things that you used to have in your daily life become a valuable wish for you. The people of Iran on…

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  • West Asia

    Graduation in Bahrain Schools: A Walk Across the Stage, A Step Into the Future

    Shaikha Latifa receiving her diploma By Habib Toumi MANAMA: As her name echoed through the majestic hall and she stepped onto the stage, diploma waiting just ahead, Shaikha Latifa bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa beamed with pride and gratitude and her smile spoke volumes. It was not just about receiving a…

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  • West Asia

    War and Ambiguous Grief

    It feels strange when you see on a map that your house is in an area that is going to be bombed in a few minutes. By Alireza BahramiCorrespondent for AsiaN TEHRAN: In war, explosives are used. Explosives and firearms kill some and injure others. But the damage is not…

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  • West Asia

    Bridging Cultures: Bahrain, China Strengthen Tourism Ties Through Direct Flights, Visa-Free Travel

    Fatma Al Sairafi, Ambassador Ni Ruchi and  Jeffrey Goh, Gulf Air Group CEO attending the “Nihao! China” show By Habib Toumi MANAMA: In a significant boost to international tourism and cultural exchange, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Bahrain is on the rise—thanks to the introduction of direct flights between…

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  • West Asia

    War is a Killer!

    Shouldn’t we help this child reclaim his dream? This photo, sent by the author Alireza, is published here untrimmed By Alireza BahramiCorrespondent for AsiaN TEHRAN: War kills dreams. In a previous article, I wished I would soon write “the war is over”. A few hours later, when I woke up,…

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  • South Asia

    Iran-Israel Conflict Drives Pakistan to Ensure Fuel Reserves

    By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: The escalating Iran-Israel conflict has prompted urgent measures by Pakistani authorities to safeguard the nation’s fuel security, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in the country’s petrol supply chain. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has ordered oil marketing companies to maintain a mandatory minimum reserve…

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