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AJA Newsbites – February 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, KoreaThe 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concluded on February 22, but in Korea the Games ended on a muted note. After JTBC secured…
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R4 + 4H = LOVE: Dr. Rha Jeong-chan’s Formula of Recovery — “Living Without Aging and Pain”
SEOUL: How far can science restore the human being? And is restoration merely the recovery of medical function? These are the questions raised by Dr. Rha Jeong-chan’s new book, Wisdom of Living Without Aging and Pain – Spiritual Insights from Stem Cells (First Edition, January 14, 2026), which reflects on…
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AJA Newsbites – February 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, KoreaSohn Kyung-shik was unanimously reappointed for a fifth term as chairman of the Korea Employers Federation at its general meeting in Seoul…
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AJA Newsbites – February 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, KoreaPresident Lee Jae-myung held summit talks on February 23 with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Seoul, agreeing on the…
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Pakistan: When “Camell” Became Camel
AI-generated image of Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee that went viral By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In a country where official meetings are usually serious and full of long, complicated titles, one small spelling confusion created a big moment of laughter. During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on…
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Gulf Shield 2026: Unity as a Strategic Choice
By Habib Toumi MANAMA: In a region often portrayed through the lens of tension and fragmentation, the recent “Gulf Shield 2026” joint military exercise delivered a different and deliberate message: Gulf unity is not rhetorical, nor circumstantial. It is strategic. At first glance, the week-long maneuvers involving all six member…
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The Fate of Journalists in the Era of Media Colonization
The future of media was digital. Now, it is Artificial Intelligence (Credit: CSCR) By Eddy Suprapto, JAKARTA: Human creative intelligence in the digital age is increasingly astonishing and difficult to contain. Human thought processes have leaped into cognitive warfare, a form of warfare that targets the human mind, not physical…
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Third Edition of the Emirati–Japanese Falconry on January 5-8 in Al Ain
By Habib Toumi AL AIN: The third edition of the Emirati–Japanese Falconry Program, organized by the Emirates Falconers Club, will take place from January 5 to 8 in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi. Held under an agreement with the Japanese organization INPIX-JODCO, the program aims to strengthen friendship initiatives, student exchanges,…
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A Voice of Conscience Falls Silent … Farewell Kang Sola
Solahudin was more than a friend. He was a guide, a bridge, and, when needed, a sharp critic By Eddy Suprapto JAKARTA: May 1998 is a moment etched forever in my memory. The resignation of President Suharto opened a new horizon for pro-democracy activists across Indonesia. President Habibie’s brief tenure…
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Christians mark Christmas in Bahrain with prayers; King offers world leaders best wishes
By Habib Toumi MANAMA: In keeping with royal traditions, the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, has sent cables of congratulations and best wishes to the leaders of several countries celebrating Christmas. “HM the King wished the leaders health and happiness and their people further progress and prosperity,”…
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