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Asia Journalist Association 20th anniversary special feature articles
SEOUL: Asia Journalist Association (AJA) is organizing a special feature article to commemorate its 20th anniversary. Founded in 2004, AJA is an international journalist association that operates under the motto of “One Line of Truth through Sweat and Blood” with the goal of fair reporting, protecting freedom of the press,…
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Politics
Sri Lanka’s political landscape shifts as local government elections set for May 6
Sri Lankan polling officials and Police officers carry ballot boxes to submit at a counting center after the end of voting for the parliamentary election in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 14 November 2024. (Photo : EPA/Yonhapnes) By Leo Nirosha Darshan COLOMBO: After more than a year of delays, Sri Lanka’s long-awaited…
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Pakistan court sentences five to death on blasphemy charges
By Nasir Aijaz The AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: A local court in Rawalpindi, twin city of the country’s capital Islamabad, convicted five men for committing blasphemy on social media and handed them death sentences on March 25, 2025. The court ordered that the convicts “be hanged” by neck until death. Additional…
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‘THE AsiaN’ completely redesigned for a more rewarding reading experience
SEOUL: THE AsiaN, an online media outlet launched on November 11, 2011, has completely revamped its site. THE AsiaN, which features Korean and English editions, has throughout its history undergone some renovations and reorganizations, but this is the first time it has completely revamped its site layout. The most important…
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Saudi Media is the most influential in the Arab World: Minister
Minister of Media Salman Al Dosari highlighting the situation of the media in Saudi Arabia (Rotana Khalijiah) By Habib ToumiRIYADH: Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al Dosari said his country’s media is the strongest, most influential, and most popular in the Arab world. “The facts speak for themselves, and they show…
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Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan ink historic agreement to solve border issues
Presidents of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov and Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon at the signing ceremony (Kabar News Agency) By Nurzhan Kasmalieva BISHKEK: Presidents of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov and Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon have signed an Agreement on the state border between the two countries The signing ceremony of the historical documents on March 13…
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Pakistan team to participate in Tekken 8 tournament in Korea
Pakistan esports team By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative LAHORE, PAKISTAN: A team of Pakistan espots players is leaving for South Korea to take part in “Rival Nations: Pakistan vs. South Korea” Tekken 8 tournament starting March 14. Pakistan team is led by Arslan Ash, a global esports icon and former…
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Culture
Korean scholar receives honorary doctorate for her international literary activities
Publication of the Korean translated Edition of PREKAZ, The Legacy of the Brave – He is Alive By Nasir Aijaz JEJU, SOUTH KOREA: Professor Yang Geum-hee has been actively promoting humanitarianism and peace through international literary exchanges. Recently, she has published a translated work on Kosovo’s independence and was awarded…
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Asia Journalist Association holds special press Conference, issues statement
Crisis in Korea: A call for democratic recovery and leadership to lead Asia 1,000 Asian journalists urge unity and communication to overcome division and conflict (Right to left:) Lee Sang-ki, Sophal Chhay, Eddy Suprapto, Kang Seok-jae addressing the conference SEOUL: The Asia Journalist Association (AJA) held a press conference on…
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Pakistan’s Security Force kills 30 terrorists
By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Security forces killed at least 30 terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province’s South Waziristan district, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “On 17 February 2025,…
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