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AJA Newsbites – July 31, 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, KoreaFormer Korea Football Association President Chung Mong-gyu and former national team coach Hong Myung-bo appeared before a parliamentary hearing on July 30…
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Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan to Set Up Supreme Interstate Council
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev following the agreement to laucnch a Supreme Interstate Council By Kuban Andymen BISHKEK: Following talks in Cholpon-Ata, the presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, Sadyr Japarov and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, signed a Treaty on Alliance Relations, formalizing the transition of bilateral…
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AJA Newsbites – July 30, 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, KoreaMichelle Steel arrived in Seoul on July 30 as the new U.S. ambassador to South Korea. She is the second Korean American…
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Saudi Arabia Launches Precision Strikes on Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq After Drone Attacks on Oil Facilities
By Habib Toumi RIYADH: Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday that its armed forces, in coordination with the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), carried out precision strikes against specific Iran-backed militia targets inside Iraq in response to recent drone attacks targeting the Kingdom’s oil infrastructure. The announcement came after Saudi authorities…
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AJA Newsbites – July 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, KoreaFive people have been selected as winners of the 2026 Manhae Grand Prize, which honours the peace, social action, and literary spirit…
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AJA Newsbites – July 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, KoreaA manual recount of the June 3 Tongyeong mayoral election has confirmed the victory of Democratic Party Mayor Kang Seok-joo. After examining…
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Rath Yatra Festival Celebrated in Bangladesh with Prayers for World Peace
By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty Dhaka: Like every year, the Rath Yatra festival of the Sanatan (Hindu) religion has been celebrated in Bangladesh, praying for world peace and prosperity. This nine-day religious event had various formalities. Numerous people from the Hindu community joined the Rath Yatra festival in various temples in…
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AJA Newsbites – July 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, KoreaSBS drama Manager Kim has emerged as one of the year’s biggest K-content successes, attracting viewers at home and abroad. Its finale…
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Global Ordeal: How Extreme Weather Blocks the Development of All Continents
By Dr. Hassan Humeida KIEL, GERMANY: Climate change knows no borders. What began as a physical alteration of the Earth’s atmosphere has evolved into an existential crisis for global sustainability. The devastating extreme weather events of recent years—from unprecedented heatwaves to once-in-a-century floods—affect every corner of the earth. They directly…
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AJA Newsbites – July 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, KoreaThe Seoul High Court ruled on July 24 that SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won must pay 944 billion won (about US$680 million)…
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