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“A bridge connecting Asia and the world, AJA’s journey is ongoing”
Asia Journalist Association (AJA), founded in 2004, is an international journalist association that operates under the motto of “One Line of Truth through Sweat and Blood” with the goal of fair reporting, protecting freedom of the press, and developing journalism. To commemorate its 20th anniversary, AJA is sharing special feature…
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Sri Lanka’s political landscape shifts as local government elections set for May 6
Sri Lankan polling officials and Police officers carry ballot boxes to submit at a counting center after the end of voting for the parliamentary election in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 14 November 2024. (Photo : EPA/Yonhapnes) By Leo Nirosha Darshan COLOMBO: After more than a year of delays, Sri Lanka’s long-awaited…
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Pakistan court sentences five to death on blasphemy charges
By Nasir Aijaz The AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: A local court in Rawalpindi, twin city of the country’s capital Islamabad, convicted five men for committing blasphemy on social media and handed them death sentences on March 25, 2025. The court ordered that the convicts “be hanged” by neck until death. Additional…
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‘THE AsiaN’ completely redesigned for a more rewarding reading experience
SEOUL: THE AsiaN, an online media outlet launched on November 11, 2011, has completely revamped its site. THE AsiaN, which features Korean and English editions, has throughout its history undergone some renovations and reorganizations, but this is the first time it has completely revamped its site layout. The most important…
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Saudi Media is the most influential in the Arab World: Minister
Minister of Media Salman Al Dosari highlighting the situation of the media in Saudi Arabia (Rotana Khalijiah) By Habib ToumiRIYADH: Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al Dosari said his country’s media is the strongest, most influential, and most popular in the Arab world. “The facts speak for themselves, and they show…
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Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan ink historic agreement to solve border issues
Presidents of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov and Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon at the signing ceremony (Kabar News Agency) By Nurzhan Kasmalieva BISHKEK: Presidents of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov and Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon have signed an Agreement on the state border between the two countries The signing ceremony of the historical documents on March 13…
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