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West Asia
Major news in Syria on May 11
Top news in <SANA>: Injured Civilians “Those who Carried Out Terrorist Bombings Are Tools and Mercenaries Serving Syria’s Enemies” news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
Major news in UAE on May 11
Top news in <Gulf News>: Authority to investigate claim teacher hit boy’s head against the wall news@theasian.asia
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South Asia
Major news in Sri Lanka on May 11
Top news in <Daily News>: Govt ready for polls at any time news@theasian.asia
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Central Asia
Major news in Afghanistan on May 11
Top news in <Outlook Afghan>: ANF Accused Karzai for Misinterpreting SPA news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
Major news in China on May 11
Top news in <People’s Daily>: China launches new remote-sensing satellite news@theasian.asia
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South East Asia
Major news in Singapore on May 11: Push for girls to be vaccinated against cervical cancer
Top news in <Straits Times>: Push for girls to be vaccinated against cervical cancer news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
Major news in Japan on May 11
Top news in <NHK>: UN criticizes latest attacks in Syria news@theasian.asia
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Lifestyle
Bask in light at Lotus Lantern Festival
Colorful lotus lanterns light up Jogye Temple to celebrate Buddha’s Birthday, which falls on May 28. The age-old “Yeondeunghoe” or Lotus Lantern Festival is a highlight among the many festivities that take place this month. Although modern Korea is not a mainly Buddhist country, the festival is considered one of…
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Column
Tragedian-in-chief
WASHINGTON ― President Barack Obama recently addressed the White House correspondents’ dinner as comedian-in-chief at the capital’s Hilton Hotel. The annual gathering has been held since 1920 to strengthen communication between the presidential office and journalists. It has a rich tradition of pertinent humor and amusing dialogue between the incumbent…
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Society
Korea to attract more foreign students
Korea plans to attract more foreign students in the coming years and is preparing a package that allows for tourism combined with education. The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) and the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday to increase the number of foreign…
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