• EditorsPick

    AJA Newsbites – October 18, 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, KoreaMore than 1,000 windows on South Korea’s KTX and SRT high-speed trains were damaged between 2021 and September 2026, according to data…

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    AJA Newsbites – October 17, 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, KoreaBusan has named Subyeon Choego Dwaeji Gukbap, Yeongjin Dwaeji Gukbap and Hapcheon Gukbapjip its three favorite pork soup restaurants at the inaugural…

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    AJA Newsbites – October 16, 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 Korean actor Shin Young-kyun, born in 1928, celebrated his baeksu, a traditional Korean 99th-year milestone, in Seoul on October 15. More…

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  • South Asia

    Pakistan: Satirical Criticism through Political Caricature; Unmasking Economic Hypocrisy

    By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Political caricature has long served as a mirror to society, distilling complex political dynamics into sharp visual satires that cut straight to public sentiments. In developing nations navigating structural adjustment programs, caricatures often capture what press releases and official communiqués leave unsaid. A widely…

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  • EditorsPick

    China-Pakistan: A New Era of Industrial, Technological, and Agricultural Cooperation

    By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In a comprehensive and forward-looking diplomatic mission that underscores the enduring all-weather strategic partnership between Pakistan and China, Chief Minister of Sindh Province, Syed Murad Ali Shah conducted a high-level, week-long official tour of China’s Hubei Province and the global financial hub of Shanghai.…

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  • AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – October 15, 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 Korean President Lee Jae-myung appointed National Tax Service Commissioner Lim Kwang-hyun as his new chief of staff on October 14, replacing…

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    Pakistan Plunges into Multidimensional Political and Economic Crisis

    By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is currently navigating one of the most volatile and precarious phases in its modern history. Plagued by escalating geopolitical tensions with neighboring nations, a crippling economic downturn, and self-inflicted political instability, the country finds itself on a dangerous precipice. At the heart of…

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    AJA Newsbites – October 14, 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 Korean Ambassador to Washington Kang Kyung-wha sparked controversy after declaring that a landmine explosion injuring three South Korean soldiers in the…

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  • East Asia

    ​K-Sport ‘Hangung’ Expands Globally: World Hangung Association Signs MOU with UWKW, ICKC

    By Seok-jae KangVice President, Asia Journalists Association SEOUL: Hangung, a signature sport for all originated in Korea, has officially announced its ambitious leap into the global arena at the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. ​The World Hangung Association (WHA) announced that it signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding…

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  • Environment

    Natural Disasters: Volcanic Eruptions

    By Dr. Hassan Humeida KIEL, GERMANY: Why do volcanoes Remain a Global Threat: Understanding Eruptions and Hazards? Volcanoes can create islands, build mountains, and enrich soils—yet they can also destroy entire communities within hours. As some of the most powerful forces on Earth, volcanoes are monitored closely by modern science,…

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