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AJA Newsbites
AJA Newsbites – June 21, 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, KoreaSouth Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor is preparing to draft the “Support Act for Reducing Actual Working Hours” to implement the…
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West Asia
Tehran Residents Return Home
By Pooneh Nedai – IranTERHRAN: Today, after the ninth day of Israel’s attack and invasion of Iranian territory, during which many citizens fled Tehran, we witnessed the return of Tehran residents. After staying for several days in cities around Tehran and the northern regions of the country, Tehran’s citizens have…
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West Asia
War can never bring true liberation
Since weekends in Iran start on Saturday, the city regained some liveliness. About half of the banks reopened, while universities remained closed. Theaters and cinemas are expected to reopen soon. Some residents who had fled the city returned on Friday, saying they were exhausted and had come back to help…
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West Asia
Peace in Iran is a global responsibility
By Pooneh Nedai – IranTEHRAN: In the midst of escalating tensions and violence in the Middle East, Iran finds itself at the heart of a dangerously unfolding conflict. Recent military strikes, civilian casualties, and retaliatory threats have plunged the country into a period of uncertainty and suffering. Amid this crisis,…
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South Asia
Forced Conversions Continue in Pakistan
The teacher, accused of converting and abducting the Hindu girls and their brother By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative KARACHI: The recent abduction and forced conversion of three daughters and a son of a Hindu family in Shahdadpur, a city of southern Sindh province of Pakistan, has once again brought the…
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West Asia
War and Life in Tehran
Ice cream parlour By Alireza Bahrami, Correspondent for AsiaNTEHRAN: Today I walked for four hours in the streets of Tehran. I chose my route to pass in front of the large army barracks near our house. Israel attacked these barracks in the first days of the invasion of Iran. The…
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AJA Newsbites
AJA Newsbites – June 20, 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) Chhay Sophal, Cambodia News Online, CambodiaMinister of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia on Thursday expressed support to Cambodia for legal move on border issue with Thailand.During…
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West Asia
Overnight Lifestyle Changes in Iran
By Pooneh Nadai – Iran TEHRAN: In the battle between light and darkness, light prevails. Until just a week ago, we Iranians were carrying on with our lives despite the heavy U.S. sanctions. It was difficult, but we kept going. The Collapse of a Simple Dream A week ago, after…
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Society
Forgotten Wars and Repercussions on People and Neighboring Countries
South Sudanese returnees and Sudanese refugees entering South Sudan through the Joda crossing point in November 2023. (UNHCR/Ala Kheir) By Dr. Hassan Humeida KIEL, GERMANY: The term “forgotten war” refers to conflicts that, despite their often significant consequences, receive less attention in public perception and historiography. These wars receive less media…
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South Asia
Legal Harassment of Nepalkhabar Over Defamation Allegations Condemned
Online media outlets ‘Nepalkhabar’ and ‘Bizmandu’ received an order to delete articles from a Nepalese court. The background is the Kathmandu District Court. By Purna BasnetKATHMANDU: A district court in Kathmandu, Nepal, has ordered the deletion of news reports implicating the chairman of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) in…
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