• West Asia

    Iran: The Crossroads of Civilizations

    By Pooneh NedaiEditor in chief of Shokaran Magazine – Iran TEHRAN: Iran is a land with a layered history and many civilizations that were born, grew, and sometimes faded within it. It is not only one of the oldest centers of human civilization but also a unique geographic, cultural, and…

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  • AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – September 30, 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, KoreaSeoul’s Shilla Hotel has resumed bookings ahead of the upcoming APEC Summit, following China’s cancellation of its plan to reserve the entire…

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  • Main Slide

    Singapore Seeks “Right Constellation” To Recognize Palestine

    By Ivan LimFormer AJA President, Contributor to AsiaN SINGAPORE: Amid world-wide outcry over Israel’s “genocidal” war in Gaza, pressure is on a feverish rise to make the Jewish state change course.  Breaking ranks with the United States, allies Britain, Australia, Portugal, Belgium and France have declared their recognition of Palestine…

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  • East Asia

    A Red Apple Above My Window

    Alymzhan Zakirov By Alymzhan Zakirov CHEONGYANG: The wall between our houses is low, made of old Korean bricks, green from the rain and evenly covered with fine moss. The neighbor’s yard looks like a small rhombus, with many things planted on one side, sandwiched by a strip of earth: peas,…

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  • EditorsPick

    AJA Newsbites – September 28, 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, KoreaOn September 26, a fire at the National Computing and Information Resources Service in Daejeon crippled Korea’s government network, causing widespread disruption…

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  • West Asia

    Awarding the Contrexville Medal to Iranian Filmmaker

    Left: The hotel where the King of Persia (Iran) stayed during his visit to Contrexville in 1900; The hotel from the same angle, in 2025 Awarding the Contrexville Medal to an Iranian Filmmaker By Alireza Bahrami CONTREXVILLE: Luc Gerc, Mayor of Contrexville, France, awarded the city’s highest medal to Mehrdad…

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  • AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – September 27, 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, KoreaJung Hee-sook, 54, widely known as Korea’s “Queen of Decluttering,” has transformed over 5,000 homes in the past 13 years. For her,…

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  • AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – September 26, 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, KoreaYoo-seong Jeon, widely revered as the “godfather of Korean comedy,” passed away on the night of September 25 at Chonbuk National University…

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  • South Asia

    Hashi – A Bangladeshi Woman’s Ordeal

    Hashi with Farooq Sargani, the writer By Farooq Sargani SEEHAR STATION: This is not an ordinary story; it carries deep sorrow, disappointment, and the pain of a forced departure from one’s motherland. During the interview, my heart wrenched and tears streamed down my face. Yet, with a heavy heart, I…

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  • East Asia

    Opening Ceremony Held in Bishkek for 2025 WT-KCF Kyrgyzstan Cares Program

    By Seok-jae Kang BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan: An opening ceremony was held for the 2025 Kyrgyzstan WT-KCF Cares Program in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on September 20. The ceremony, which also celebrated the opening of the 2nd Nomad GCS International Open Taekwondo Championship, took place at the Alga Sports Complex, drawing about 600 people.…

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