• South Asia

    Pakistan: A Nation’s Dignity at Stake

    By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In the early hours of February 26, 2026, the quiet of a local settlement in historic Umerkot city of southern Sindh province of Pakistan was shattered not by the desert wind, but by the heavy boots of a police raid. What followed was a…

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  • AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – February 26, 2026

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaThe 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concluded on February 22, but in Korea the Games ended on a muted note. After JTBC secured…

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  • EditorsPick

    R4 + 4H = LOVE: Dr. Rha Jeong-chan’s Formula of Recovery — “Living Without Aging and Pain”

    SEOUL: How far can science restore the human being? And is restoration merely the recovery of medical function? These are the questions raised by Dr. Rha Jeong-chan’s new book, Wisdom of Living Without Aging and Pain – Spiritual Insights from Stem Cells (First Edition, January 14, 2026), which reflects on…

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  • EditorsPick

    AJA Newsbites – February 25, 2026

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaSohn Kyung-shik was unanimously reappointed for a fifth term as chairman of the Korea Employers Federation at its general meeting in Seoul…

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  • EditorsPick

    AJA Newsbites – February 24, 2026

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaPresident Lee Jae-myung held summit talks on February 23 with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Seoul, agreeing on the…

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  • Main Slide

    Nobel Laureate Dr. Yunus Returns to His Old Job After 18 Months

    Former chief adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus returned to his own workplace at the Yunus Center in Dhaka on Sunday. By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty DHAKA: Nobel laureate economist Dr. Muhammad Yunus has returned to his own institution after serving as the chief advisor…

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  • AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – February 23, 2026

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaThe Lee Jae-myung administration faces a growing dilemma over the ROK-U.S. joint military exercises. What appears to be a matter of scheduling…

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  • AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – February 21, 2026

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaMiho, a 13-year-old Siberian tiger known for her affectionate personality, died on February 19 at Seoul Grand Park in Gwacheon. Park officials…

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  • Main Slide

    Pakistan’s Language Issues

    By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: The linguistic landscape of Pakistan is a complex tapestry woven with threads of deep cultural pride and occasional political friction. While the country is home to over 70 languages, the tension between the “National Language” (Urdu), the “Official Language” (English), and the “Regional Languages”…

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  • West Asia

    Journalist-turned-Ambassador Uses Soft Power as Foreign Policy Tool

    Al Saati after presenting his credentials as ambassador to President Valdimir Putin By Sawsan FraidoonMedia & Communications Specialist MANAMA: When Ambassador Ahmed Al Saati reflects on his ten years in Moscow, he does not recount figures or agreements as much as he revisits the journey itself, both the challenges and…

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