• Society

    Malik Humeida Completes Official Guinness World Record in Historic Hydrofoil Wingboard Endurance Attempt

    Malik has built a reputation for technical precision, endurance performance, and competitive consistency By Habib Toumi KIEL: Professional wingfoiler Malik Humeida has completed an official Guinness World Record attempt for the greatest distance covered by a hydrofoil wingboard in 12 hours, marking a significant milestone in the rapidly growing world…

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    Pakistan: The Myth of the Passive Youth

    AI-generated Illustration By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: During the last couple of years, while observing the Gen-Z movements taking place in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, I expected a similar uprising in Pakistan given the grave situation prevailing in the country. However, surprisingly, nothing happened here. This sparked a…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 11, 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, KoreaYoung people in their 20s and 30s have emerged as a new civic force during rallies protesting ballot shortages in South Korea’s…

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  • South Asia

    The Dilemma in Colombo: Sri Lanka’s New Government Faces the Reality of Chinese Capital

    Hambantota Port By Leo Nirosha Darshan COLOMBO: In 2017, crippled by a mounting debt crisis, Sri Lanka handed over operational control of the strategically vital Hambantota Port to a Chinese state-owned enterprise on a 99-year lease. Nearly a decade later, the politics surrounding Chinese investments in the island nation have…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 10, 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, KoreaStudent councils from 16 universities across South Korea, including Seoul National University, announced plans to issue a joint declaration on June 10…

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    Coexistence, Solidarity, and Dialogue Among Civilizations: Values Deeply Rooted in Bahrain’s Identity

    View from Manama, the capital of Bahrain By Habib Toumi MANAMA: Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain stands as a distinguished model in promoting the values of peaceful coexistence, solidarity, and dialogue among civilizations, cultures, and religions. Marking the International Day for…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 9, 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 met with South Korea’s four top constitutional leaders at the presidential office on June 8 to address the ballot…

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    Parliament: Singapore Must Not Have Jobless Growth Amid AI Transition

    By Ivan LimContributor to AsiaN SINGAPORE: Robots and generative AI have presented Singapore with a so-called “jobless growth” curve ball: how to ensure that technology-driven productivity is not at the expense of staff numbers. A battle of ideas has surfaced between the ruling People ’s Action Party (PAP) and the…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 8, 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, KoreaPublic protests over ballot shortages during South Korea’s June 3 local elections continued for a third consecutive day near the Jamsil vote-counting…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 7, 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, KoreaControversy over the ballot paper shortage during South Korea’s June 3 local elections continues, with protests demanding a re-election entering their third…

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