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West Asia
Graduation in Bahrain Schools: A Walk Across the Stage, A Step Into the Future
Shaikha Latifa receiving her diploma By Habib Toumi MANAMA: As her name echoed through the majestic hall and she stepped onto the stage, diploma waiting just ahead, Shaikha Latifa bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa beamed with pride and gratitude and her smile spoke volumes. It was not just about receiving a…
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Politics
The Role of a True Peace Mediator
By Dr. Hassan HumeidaKIEL, GERMANY: In times of war or armed conflict, heightened emotions and deep-seated mistrust often prevent the involved parties from pursuing de-escalation independently. In such circumstances, mediation becomes essential to prevent fatal miscalculations and avert further humanitarian, economic, social and political disasters. Peace mediation offers a constructive…
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West Asia
War and Ambiguous Grief
It feels strange when you see on a map that your house is in an area that is going to be bombed in a few minutes. By Alireza BahramiCorrespondent for AsiaN TEHRAN: In war, explosives are used. Explosives and firearms kill some and injure others. But the damage is not…
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West Asia
Bridging Cultures: Bahrain, China Strengthen Tourism Ties Through Direct Flights, Visa-Free Travel
Fatma Al Sairafi, Ambassador Ni Ruchi and Jeffrey Goh, Gulf Air Group CEO attending the “Nihao! China” show By Habib Toumi MANAMA: In a significant boost to international tourism and cultural exchange, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Bahrain is on the rise—thanks to the introduction of direct flights between…
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West Asia
War is a Killer!
Shouldn’t we help this child reclaim his dream? This photo, sent by the author Alireza, is published here untrimmed By Alireza BahramiCorrespondent for AsiaN TEHRAN: War kills dreams. In a previous article, I wished I would soon write “the war is over”. A few hours later, when I woke up,…
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AJA Newsbites
AJA Newsbites – June 23, 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 has decided not to attend the upcoming NATO summit, scheduled for June 24–25 in The Hague. The presidential office…
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EditorsPick
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize Winner Shirin Ebadi: What’s Most Needed Now is a Complete Cessation of Nuclear Enrichment and an Immediate Ceasefire
Attorney Shirin Ebadi during her visit to Woljeongsa Temple in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do on the afternoon of December 13, 2022. At the time, Shirin Ebadi attended the ‘World Summit of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates’ held in Pyeongchang along with Kailash Satyarthi and Rima Bowe. By Lee Sang-kiAsiaN reporter, former president of…
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South Asia
Iran-Israel Conflict Drives Pakistan to Ensure Fuel Reserves
By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: The escalating Iran-Israel conflict has prompted urgent measures by Pakistani authorities to safeguard the nation’s fuel security, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in the country’s petrol supply chain. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has ordered oil marketing companies to maintain a mandatory minimum reserve…
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West Asia
Trump Claims “Successful US Strike on 3 Iranian Nuclear Sites”
Iran’s Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant is built into a mountainside (Maxar Technologies) TEHRAN: US President Donald Trump has claimed that American fighter jets bombed three Iranian nuclear sites, heightening global tensions. On the 21st (local time), Trump posted on his social media account ‘Truth Social’, stating, “We have just completed…
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West Asia
War, Human and the Repetition of History-
Kindergarten for autistic children is closed Alireza BahramiCorrespondent for AsiaN TEHRAN: The ninth day of the war in Iran was the beginning of the week. (The Iranian week is from Saturday to Friday). There was more traffic in the city. The number of citizens in the subway had increased significantly.…
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