• Politics

    Vietnam’s long-serving leader Nguyễn Phú Trọng dies at 80

    HANOI: Vietnam’s long-serving leader Nguyễn Phú Trọng passed away on Friday afternoon. He was 80. The board of health protection and care for central officials has announced the death of the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, saying the death of the party leader followed a…

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  • Society

    Bukhara: a timeless tapestry of history and culture

    By Shokhijakhon Urunov* BUKHARA: Nestled on the Silk Road, Bukhara is more than just a city of Uzbekistan; it’s a living museum, a testament to centuries of cultural exchange, and an architectural marvel that whispers tales of empires past. Its very name, believed to originate from the Sogdian word ‘βuxārak’ meaning…

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  • Politics

    Bangladesh shuts down all educational institutions following clashes

    By Chapal Bashar DHAKA: All educational institutions including public, private universities and schools, colleges in Bangladesh have been closed for indefinite period since today ( 17 July) due to clashes between pro-government and anti-government student groups that claimed six lives on Tuesday across the country. Students have been asked to vacate dormitories…

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  • Business

    Media space highlighted at Caucasus Investment Forum

    GROZNY: The media space is being highlighted at the Caucasus Investment Forum, hosted by the Chechen capital Grozny for two days. Media representatives highlighted issues related to the sector as they participated in working sessions, open talks, meetings, lectures, master classes and presentations, round tables, and speeches. The event was…

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  • South Asia

    Pakistan Military thwarts attack on a Cantonment, kills 10 terrorists

    By Nasir Aijaz The AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: A group of ten terrorists targeted the Bannu Cantonment in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, resulting in the martyrdom of eight soldiers in the early hours of Monday July 15. The security forces however effectively thwarted the attack, killing 10 terrorists, the Pakistan military…

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  • Politics

    China-Tajikistan-Afghanistan corridor: New transit route for regional trade

    By Kuban Abdymen BISHKEK: Tajikistan has proposed practical measures for the construction of road and railway routes along the “China-Tajikistan-Afghanistan” corridor. The proposal is linked to the improving overall security situation in the region, which is creating new opportunities for expanding trade and connections between countries. Afghanistan, with its advantageous…

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  • Culture

    Nepal Embassy organizes investment seminar in Seoul, Korea

    By Seok-Jae Kang Vice President, Asia Journalists Association SEOUL: The Embassy of Nepal in Seoul, Korea hosted an investment seminar for Korean investors at the Korea Press Center in downtown Seoul on July 3, 2024. Under the title “Nepal: A Potential Destination for Investment,” the seminar attracted journalists and Korean business…

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  • Politics

    Iran’s presidential election heads to runoff

    By Pooneh Nedai  TEHRAN: Iran’s presidential election has headed to a runoff next week after the election commission said that no candidate has achieved the required 50% mark. On Friday, the 14th presidential election in Iran to choose the country’s ninth president after the Islamic revolution in 1979 was extended three…

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  • Society

    The Two Faces of the Taliban: Two faces beyond the distorted gaze

     The Taliban, an Islamic extremist armed group, has ruled Afghanistan (hereinafter referred to as Afghanistan) twice (1996-2001 and 2021-present). The Taliban’s first term in power in Afghanistan was marred by tyranny that suppressed all freedoms. The Taliban, who are entering their second term in power in 2021, say they are…

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  • Politics

    U.S. appoints first woman ambassador to Bahrain since 1971

    By Habib Toumi MANAMA: The United States has appointed its first woman ambassador to Bahrain, breaking with a tradition that lasted since the diplomatic agreement between the two countries in 1971 and has included 19 male ambassadors. Bahrain in 2008 appointed a woman, Houda Ezra Nonoo, as its Ambassador to…

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