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Society
100 poets from around the world protest against the killing of poets, mothers and children in war
By Alireza Bahrami,Editor-in-chief of Asre Rowshan magazine TEHRAN: One hundred freedom-loving poets from around the world protested against the killing of 3 poets in Israel’s attacks on Iran and Gaza, as well as against the killing of mothers and children anywhere in the world. These 100 poets from different countries…
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AJA Newsbites
AJA Newsbites – October 28, 2025
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 and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held their first summit in Kuala Lumpur on October 27, announcing the conclusion…
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EditorsPick
AJA Newsbites – October 27, 2025
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 “Gimcheon Gimbap Festival,” held on October 25–26 in Gimcheon, North Gyeongsang Province, a city of 130,000 people, drew about 150,000 visitors…
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East Asia
Lonely Planet: Jeju-do among world’s top 25 great places, 25 great experiences
Jeju-do (https://nature.new) SEOUL: Jeju-do, Korea’s largest island and the country’s favorite domestic holiday destination thanks to its beautiful beaches and lush countryside, has been selected by the travel guide Lonely Planet among the 25 great places and 25 great experiences to try out in the year ahead. “Just over an…
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Cambodia, Thailand Sign Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord
By Dr. Sophal Chhay PHNOM PENH: US President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday witnessed Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet and his Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul sign the historic the “Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord,” in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to restore peace and stability along…
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AJA Newsbites
AJA Newsbites – October 26, 2025
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, KoreaPark Se-hyun, 20, the eldest grandson of former President Park Chung-hee, will enlist in the Marine Corps on October 27 as part…
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West Asia
The Connection of Calligraphy and Friendship: Iran-Korea Dialogue in the Language of Calligraphy
By Alireza Bahrami TEHRAN: In the 63rd year of diplomatic relations between Iran and South Korea, art once again played a role of a bridge between the two nations. The South Korean Embassy in Tehran, in cooperation with the Cultural Coordination Center of the Asian Cooperation Dialogue Forum (CCCACD), hosted…
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South Asia
Tamachi: From Sindhi Legend to Japanese Rice Fields
By Nasir AijazThe Asian Representative Rice field in Tamachi area of Japan ISLAMABAD: Across continents and centuries, words often take on lives of their own, bridging cultures in unexpected ways. One such fascinating coincidence is the name “Tamachi” which evokes very different worlds: in Sindhi folklore, it recalls a tale…
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AJA Newsbites
AJA Newsbites – October 25, 2025
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 Hanwha Eagles defeated the Samsung Lions 11–2 in Game 5 of the KBO Playoffs on October 24 at Hanwha Life Ballpark…
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East Asia
KCF Appoints Kang Seok-Jae, Vice President of Asia Journalist Association, as Foundation Advisor
By Habib Toumi PYEONGTAEK, SOUTH KOREA: The Korea Culture Foundation (KCF, Chairman Kim Joon-il) has announced that it appointed Kang Seok-jae, vice president of the Asia Journalist Association, as a KCF goodwill ambassador and advisor at its Pyeongtaek office on October 21, 2025. Kang, who also serves as president of…
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