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West Asia
Civilians Continue to Bear Brunt of Appalling Middle East War
Funeral prayers for Sara Dashti By Habib Toumi MANAMA: In the Qur’an, the holy book of Muslims, there are verses that stand as a timeless reminder that every human life carries inherent dignity and value, and that no act of oppression or injustice—especially against the most vulnerable—escapes divine scrutiny. Those…
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Pakistan’s War Austerity Plan: Educational Institutions Closed, 4-Day Work Week Introduced
By Nasir Aijaz,The AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In March 2026, Pakistan found itself at the center of a self-imposed “energy emergency” as the spillover from the conflict in West Asia (Middle East) threatens to derail its fragile economic recovery. While the government maintains that the current fuel reserves are sufficient for…
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South Asia
International Women’s Day: I Chose Myself. Why Not You? There Is Immense Strength Within You
Pirah Aijaz: We shall never silence our voices, never underestimate our worth, By Pirah Aijaz Karachi: There was a time when I believed that everything in my life had ended. I felt as if my story was over. But in reality, that moment became the beginning of my new life…
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South Asia
Iftar at Chawkbazar in Dhaka: Crowds Throng to Taste the Tradition
By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty DHAKA: In this Ramadan, the traditional Iftar market in Chawkbazar in Old Dhaka is packed. The ever-present splendour of the various dishes here attracts food lovers from far and wide. This year too was no exception. During the days of Ramadan, the main road of Chawkbazar…
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West Asia
When Drones, Missiles Replace Late-Night Laughter recommended by Kim Hyung-gon
Kim Hyung-gon who died 20 years ago at the age of 45 in late years pictures(Photo: en.namu.wiki) By Habib Toumi MANAMA: “Late-night television should be comedy so that people can fall asleep smiling. Late-night television should be comedy so that people can fall asleep smiling. We should have a Day…
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East Asia
Remembering Kim Hyung-gon: Two Decades of Laughter and Legacy
Kim Hyung-gon By Lee Sang-kiFormer President of Asia Journalist Association, Publisher of The AsiaN SEOUL: March 11 marks 20 years since the passing of Kim Hyung-gon, a comedian whose humor reshaped the landscape of modern Korean comedy. More than a performer, Kim was a visionary who believed that laughter was…
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Digital Uprising against Fuel Price Hike in Pakistan
By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is currently reeling under the impact of an unprecedented petrol price hike, a situation that has ignited a firestorm of frustration and anger among the masses. In the absence of viable solutions from the government, social media platforms have become a vibrant battleground…
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South Asia
Long Lines of Cars at Petrol Pumps in Dhaka Amid Ongoing War in Middle East
By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty DHAKA: Rumors that a fuel shortage could arise due to the ongoing war in the Middle East have spread in the capital Dhaka. As a result, long lines of cars were seen at various petrol pumps to buy fuel. Buyers said that many people are filling…
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One Week Into the War: The Battle of Rage and Reason
The condition of cars parked in front of a bombed building in Tehran(Photo: Alireza Bahrami) By Alireza Bahrami,Correspondent for AsiaN TEHRAN: While a week has passed since the Israeli and US attacks on Iran and Iran’s defensive-offensive response that embroiled Arab countries in the war, the challenge of anger-reason has…
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Life and war! The Latest Situation in Tehran
Iranian international footballer Mehdi Taremi reacts to the death of elementary school girls in a missile attack on southern Iran. The tragedy has resonated with athletes and artists in Iran and around the world. By Alireza Bahrami,Correspondent for AsiaN TEHRAN: The last month of winter in Iran is like Christmas.…
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