• South Asia

    I Come from Kathmandu


    A scene from Kathmandu (Picture: Pooneh Nedai) By Pooneh NedaiEditor-in-Chief, Shokaran Magazine, Iran TEHRAN: I come from Kathmandu—
from stone-carved temples,
from the shadow of Ganesha’s statue,
through the time-worn gates
etched in the breath of history. Crimson lights dance upon my face,
the sharp scent of incense tangled in my hair. I come from…

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  • Politics

    The Russian-Georgian August 2008 War in Focus

    By August 6, 2008, shelling of Georgian villages from separatist-controlled territory escalated. On August 7, Georgia announced it was preparing for direct talks with Tskhinvali representatives. (Photo: Front News Georgia) By Khatuna Chapichadze TBILISI: In August 2025, Georgia has marked the 17th anniversary of the 2008 Russo-Georgian War, a brief…

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  • AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – September 11, 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, KoreaThe Lee administration’s first AI talent initiative has primarily focused on attracting overseas researchers. The InnoCore Research Group filled 368 of its…

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  • Main Slide

    Nepal’s Political Order Overturned in Just Two Days by Gen Z

    Nepalese protestors By Bishnu Gautam,Editor-in-Chief of the Rising NepalKATHMANDU: Uprising Nepal’s political landscape has undergone a dramatic shift in just two days. What began as protests against the government’s nationwide ban on social media on Monday quickly escalated into a nationwide uprising led by Generation Z (youth under 26). The…

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  • West Asia

    Nepal: Land of Endless Bells and Today’s Fires

    Feeding pigeons in Nepal has a very special charm By Pooneh Nadae Editor-in-Chief, Shokaran Magazine TEHRAN: About ten years ago, I traveled to Nepal at the invitation of Bishnu Nishthuri, an independent Nepali journalist. I discovered a country that breathed like a living legend among mountains and clouds. Ancient temples…

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  • East Asia

    Oh Kyung-nam’s Family Donates Rev. Han Kyung-jik’s Handwritten Ceramic Piece to Soongsil University… A Symbol of Christian Faith Heritage

    From left: Oh Chan-hee, daughter of Oh Kyung-nam who donated the ceramic piece; Ahn So-yoo, granddaughter of the donor; and Kim Hoe-kwon, Dean of the Chaplain’s Office at Soongsil University. By Lee Sang-kiAsiaN reporter, former president of the Korea Journalists Association SEOUL: Soongsil University recently received the donation of a…

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  • EditorsPick

    AJA Newsbites – September 9, 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, KoreaBlackpink’s Rosé made history at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, becoming the first K-pop artist to win “Song…

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  • West Asia

    Seyed Farid Qasemi’s 61st Birthday: A Human Memory for the History of Iran’s Press

    Some of the more than 300 books authored by Qasemi By Pooneh Nedaei,Editor-in-Chief of Shokran Magazine/ Iran TEHRAN: When we talk about the history of Iran’s press, we shouldn’t just imagine yellowed newspapers or bold headlines from the Qajar era. We should think of the man who devoted his life…

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  • EditorsPick

    AJA Newsbites – September 8, 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, KoreaSon Heung-min, captain of the Korean national football team, led his side to a 2–0 victory over the United States with one…

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  • West Asia

    Shahrazad’s Storytelling and the Arrows of Fate: The Meeting of Myth and Metal in Mojtaba Ramzi’s Sculptures

    Mojtaba Ramzi By Pooneh NedaiEditor-in-Chief of Shokran Magazine, Iran TEHRAN: Mojtaba Ramzi (Moji Ramzi), an Iranian sculptor, creates meaningful and sometimes mythical works that connect ancient legends, cultural symbols, and today’s human experience. His sculptures are not only visually striking, but they also hold layered stories about life, death, and…

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