• AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – July 3, 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, KoreaThe National Assembly’s Special Committee on the June 3 local election ballot shortage entered the Jamsil Handball Stadium on July 2, escorted…

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    AJA Newsbites – July 2, 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, KoreaA controversy has erupted in South Korea after students from Paichai High School received a six-month suspension from high school baseball-related activities…

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  • South Asia

    Seeking the Homeland: The Unyielding Voice of Keppapulavu and Sri Lanka’s Endless Northern Agony

    By Leo Nirosha Darshan COLOMBO: For the inhabitants of Keppapulavu, a small village in Sri Lanka’s Mullaitivu district, the memories of relaxing under the shade of mango trees in their own front yards feel like yesterday. Yet, since the civil war ended in 2009, the physical distance between these people and…

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  • EditorsPick

    The Scorching Earth: How Climate Change Fuels Heatwaves

    By Dr. Hassan HumeidaKiel, Germany: Summer no longer feels the way it used to. What was once considered a long-awaited vacation season now increasingly brings extremes: weeks of drought, parched soils, and record temperatures that push both humans and nature to their limits. Heatwaves are the most tangible face of…

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    AJA Newsbites – July 1, 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 exports exceeded US$100 billion in a single month for the first time in June 2026, making it the world’s fourth…

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  • Society

    World Cup Fairytale Captivates Nation, Teaches World About Peace, Hope

    Bosnians celebrate as their team makes history By Dženita SalihovićJournalist / TV Presenter SARAJEVO: We are experiencing complete euphoria here in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It’s difficult to put into words how much joy, pride and excitement this achievement has brought to our people. For a country that has gone through…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 30, 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 national football coach Hong Myung-bo has resigned following the team’s group-stage exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Since Guus…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 29, 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, KoreaJune 29 marks the 24th anniversary of the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong. On this day in 2002, while South Korea was celebrating…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 28, 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, KoreaProtests over the June 3 local election ballot shortage entered their 23rd consecutive day on Saturday, June 27, with demonstrators gathering around…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 27, 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, KoreaVeteran actor O Yeong-su, internationally acclaimed for his role in the Netflix hit series Squid Game, has been cleared of all sexual…

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