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Tehran, One Month into the War
The University of Science and Technology in northeast Tehran was bombed early Saturday morning. The attack drew widespread reactions in Iranian media. (Photo: Vahid Hosseini) By Ali Bahrami TEHRAN: The situation in Tehran one month after the US and Israeli attack is a paradox of silence and the terrifying sound…
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AJA Newsbites – March 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) Chhay Sophal, Cambodia News Online, CambodiaThe Royal Government of Cambodia has decided to reduce customs duties and export tax rates on certain goods such as electrical appliances,…
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The Ideology of Perpetual Warfare… The Founding Myths of Illusion
Destruction in northern Gaza (UNRWA) By Kamel Dhib,Columnist MANAMA: Anyone who follows the ideological propaganda that justifies wars, aggression, systematic killing, and the forceful seizure of others’ lands will discover that most of it is grounded in narratives that both establish and legitimize violence and transgression. Although these narratives may…
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Being Right in the Age of Speed
By Reaven D’Souza,Executive Managing Editor, The Times, Kuwait KUWAIT: At 3:30 every afternoon, the airwaves in Kuwait come alive. Listeners tune in to 99.7 Super Station for a familiar rhythm – music, laughter, conversations that feel close to home. It is the kind of radio that reflects everyday life. But…
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AJA Newsbites – March 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, KoreaControversy is growing in South Korea over President Lee Jae-myung’s recent remarks regarding the Jeju 4·3 incident, with critics arguing that his…
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War and the Murder of Art
The Green Hall in the historic Saadabad Palace. UNESCO Secretary-General visited Iran’s war-damaged historical sites last week. Photo: Herbert Karim Masihi By Alireza Bahrami TEHRAN: War is destructive. Despite the claim of high accuracy in targeting, modern and mechanical warfare is more destructive; because missiles and bombs have several characteristics:…
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AJA Newsbites – March 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, KoreaRep. Park Chung-kwon’s past year captures a striking trajectory of social mobility in South Korea.According to the National Assembly’s asset disclosure released…
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One Month Into the Iran War: The Illusion of Control
A fire at a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport after it was targeted by hostile drones KUWAIT: One month into the war with Iran, a dangerous illusion persists: that this conflict is being carefully managed. It is not. What we are going through is not a calibrated military campaign…
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AJA Newsbites – March 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) Norila Daud, Malaysia World News, MalaysiaThe Iranian Embassy in Malaysia has affirmed that Tehran is actively engaging with its “close partners,” including Malaysia, to ensure the…
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AJA Newsbites – March 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, KoreaRep. Park Chung-kwon of the People Power Party, a North Korean defector-turned-lawmaker, recorded the largest increase in assets among Korean lawmakers after…
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