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AJA Newsbites
AJA Newsbites – August 1, 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 United States has ended duty-free treatment for Korean automobiles under the FTA, imposing a 15% tariff—equal to those levied on Japanese…
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Culture
The Psychology of Victimhood: From Injustice to a Blueprint for Destruction
By Mustafa Al ShakhooriMANAMA: “If the oppressed do not tend to their wounds, they will become oppressors, striking in the name of their pain.” This sentence distills a recurring psychological and historical tragedy: a person consumed by the experience of victimhood until it transforms from a legitimate feeling into a…
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Main Slide
India at the Crossroads: Trump’s 25% Tariff and the BRICS Balancing Act
The U.S. has slapped a 25% tariff on Indian imports, citing unfair trade practices and India’s ties with Russia. As New Delhi prepares to lead BRICS in 2026, the move raises high-stakes questions about India’s global strategy and its future in an increasingly polarized world. By Gunjeet Sra NEW DELHI:…
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AJA Newsbites
AJA Newsbites – July 31, 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, KoreaHeo Young-ho, the first person to conquer both the Seven Summits and the Three Poles (Mount Everest, the South Pole, and the…
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South Asia
Pakistan’s Growing Tech Ecosystem: Major IT Parks in Karachi and Beyond
Design of NED IT Park project By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is rapidly positioning itself as a dynamic player in the global technology and innovation landscape. With extensive government backing and strategic partnerships, the country is developing several state-of-the-art IT parks designed to foster innovation, attract foreign investment, and…
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AJA Newsbites
AJA Newsbites – July 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, KoreaPresident Lee Jae-myung strongly condemned the ongoing series of fatal industrial accidents during a cabinet meeting on July 29, describing them as…
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AJA Newsbites
AJA Newsbites – July 29, 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 July 8, a Vietnamese worker died at a construction site in Gumi, South Korea, as the temperature soared to 36.5°C with…
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Society
Mangi on the Mic: Bringing Sindhi Rap to the World
Babar Mangi By Rahul Aijaz,Writer & Filmmaker, Film N’ Chips Media Productions KARACHI: Rapper Babar Mangi may have broken out with Aayi Aayi in Coke Studio, but his journey to the top of Sindhi hip hop started way back. Born and raised in Sukkur, Mangi tried many things before he became known for…
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Human Rights
The Sudan War and Its Environmental Impacts (Part III)
By Dr. Hassan HumeidaKIEL, GERMANY: The ongoing war in Sudan has heavily damaged museums, including those dedicated to biodiversity, environmental conservation, and the country’s natural history. The Natural History Museum of the University of Khartoum was robbed, destroying hundreds of years of preserved species, including rare ones. It is important…
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AJA Newsbites
AJA Newsbites – July 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, KoreaBorn in 1998, soprano Kang Yoon-jung delivered heartfelt performances of “Hero” and “You Raise Me Up” at the 72nd Korean War Armistice…
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