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Environment
Natural Disasters: Landslides and Mudflows
By Dr. Hassan HumeidaKiel, Germany: Where Slopes Become Unstable: The Growing Threat of Landslides and Debris Flows: The highest risks are generally found in mountainous regions with steep slopes and heavy rainfall, including parts of the Andes, the Himalayas, and areas surrounding the Pacific Ring of Fire. Earthquakes can destabilize…
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Sri Lanka Set to Exit IMF Agreement as President Dissanayake Rejects Austerity; Economists Warn of Severe Risks
By Leo Nirosha DarshanCOLOMBO — Sri Lanka is preparing to pull out of its agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) when the current Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program period concludes in March. The decision follows President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s firm rejection of new austerity measures proposed by the Washington-based…
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AJA Newsbites
AJA Newsbites – September 29, 2026
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 Assassin(s) fell to second place at South Korea’s daily box office six days after its release. On September 28, Tazza: Beelzebub’s…
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AJA Newsbites – September 28, 2026
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 two North Korean prisoners of war who were recently brought to South Korea after being captured in Ukraine reportedly experienced weight…
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South East Asia
Indonesia Bids for UN Security Council Seat, Pledges Dialogue-first Diplomacy
Foreign Minister Sugiono addressing the U.N. General Assembly (U.N. TV) By Habib ToumiNew York: Indonesia will seek a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for 2029–2030, Foreign Minister Sugiono said, pledging to promote dialogue, respect for international law and practical cooperation amid growing geopolitical tensions. Sugiono told the…
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AJA Newsbites – September 27, 2026
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 Korean lawmakers received 4,396,560 won (about $3,230) each as a Chuseok holiday allowance this year. The payment equals 60 percent of…
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South Asia
Pakistan: 11 Killed in Suicide Bomb Attack
Screenshots of the bomb attack By Nasir Aijaz,The AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: At least 11 people, including two women and a two-year-old child, were killed when a suicide bomber drove an explosives-laden vehicle into an anti-smuggling check post in the Darazanda area of Dera Ismail Khan District of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhaw…
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AJA Newsbites – September 26, 2026
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, KoreaA shark about 3 to 3.5 meters long has become an unlikely attraction at a waterway in Busan’s North Port waterfront park.…
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AJA Newsbites
AJA Newsbites – September 25, 2026
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, KoreaTwo North Korean soldiers captured while fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war have arrived in South Korea after expressing their wish…
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AJA Newsbites – September 24, 2026
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, KoreaA photograph from the September 22 summit between President Lee Jae-myung and US President Donald Trump in New York has drawn criticism…
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