• EditorsPick

    AJA Newsbites – October 5, 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, KoreaSouth Korean frontline units guarded positions without ammunition loaded into some weapons, violating operational guidelines, according to a Chosun Ilbo report citing…

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    AJA Newsbites – October 4, 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, KoreaKorean troops cross the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) almost daily to conduct work. The officer, stationed in an operations room on the…

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    Migratory Bird Population Plummet Along Pakistan’s Indus Flyway   

    Migratory Birds-AI-generated image By Nasir Aijaz,The AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: The autumn skies over southern Pakistan, once darkened by the grand arrival of millions of wintering waterfowl, are growing dangerously quiet. Official census data reveals a catastrophic decline in migratory birds traversing the Indus Flyway—also known as International Route No. 4—plunging…

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    AJA Newsbites – October 3, 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, KoreaNorth Korea fired one ballistic missile from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea at around 6:30 a.m. on Oct. 3, South…

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    AJA Newsbites – October 2, 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 controversy over the film “Assassin(s)” has expanded from political criticism to consumer boycott calls targeting brands advertised by its cast.Online posts…

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    AJA Newsbites – October 1, 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, Korea“I’ll crawl. Take the battalion commander first.” A South Korean noncommissioned officer reportedly said this after suffering a serious heel injury in…

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  • West Asia

    Indonesia Envoy Hails Decades of Bahrain Ties, Backs Kingdom Amid Regional Tensions

    Indonesian Ambassador to Bahrain Ardi Hermawan By Habib Toumi MANAMA: Indonesia and Bahrain have built more than four decades of friendship based on mutual respect, shared values and growing cooperation across political, economic and cultural fields, Indonesian Ambassador to Bahrain Ardi Hermawan has said. Speaking at a reception marking the…

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    AJA Newsbites – September 30, 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 film “Assassin(s),” which reimagines the 1974 shooting of first lady Yuk Young-soo during a National Liberation Day ceremony, has sparked an…

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  • Environment

    Natural Disasters: Landslides and Mudflows

    By Dr. Hassan HumeidaKiel, Germany: Where Slopes Become Unstable: The Growing Threat of Landslides and Debris Flows: The highest risks are generally found in mountainous regions with steep slopes and heavy rainfall, including parts of the Andes, the Himalayas, and areas surrounding the Pacific Ring of Fire. Earthquakes can destabilize…

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    Sri Lanka Set to Exit IMF Agreement as President Dissanayake Rejects Austerity; Economists Warn of Severe Risks

    By Leo Nirosha DarshanCOLOMBO — Sri Lanka is preparing to pull out of its agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) when the current Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program period concludes in March. The decision follows President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s firm rejection of new austerity measures proposed by the Washington-based…

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