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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
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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AJA Newsbites – June 6, 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 Korea’s June 3 local elections have sparked controversy after ballot shortages disrupted voting at dozens of polling stations. The National Election…
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AJA Newsbites – June 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 Korea’s June 3 local elections are drawing mixed interpretations. While the Democratic Party secured a numerical victory by winning 12 of…
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Kyrgyzstan Wins Election as Non-Permanent Member of UN Security Council
The Kyrgyz delegation jubilating following the announcement of the results By Kuban Andymen BISHKEK: For the first time in its history, Kyrgyzstan has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. The country will serve a two-year term from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2028.…
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