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South Asia
Pakistan: South Korean Cellist Seulki Lee Emphasizes Fundamental Link Between Language and Identity
Korean artists By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative KARACHI: Global artists gathered at the Arts Council of Pakistan in Karachi on Saturday, October 31, to address the vital role of creative expression in preserving cultural heritage during times of crisis. Speaking at a panel discussion titled “Art in the Time of…
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South Asia
Pakistan: World Culture Festival Brings Together Artists from Over 150 Countries
Inaugural Ceremony of World Culture Festival 2026 By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative KARACHI: In a spectacular celebration of cultural diversity, artistic expression and international friendship, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Friday October 30, inaugurated the third World Culture Festival 2026 at the Arts Council of Pakistan in…
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West Asia
Poetry Born From the Blood of News
Alireza Bahrami By Alireza Bahrami TEHRAN: Journalists are the modern chroniclers of our contemporary era—historians who document the slow, steady drip of human blood and sorrow into an endless, unfolding narrative. If we are all inhabitants of an ongoing story, then journalists are, more than anyone else, the most adept…
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Society
Natural Disasters: Dry Spells and Droughts
By Dr. Hassan HumeidaKIEL, GERMANY: The Hidden Power of Drought: A Quiet Crisis of Water Scarcity: Drought rarely arrives with a dramatic warning. It develops quietly, draining soils, rivers, and reservoirs over months or years. Yet, its consequences can be enormous—especially when climate change and human activity interact to intensify…
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South Asia
Women Beyond Borders: Borders May Separate Us, But Stories Bring Us Together
By Pirah AijazKarachi: Women’s struggles are often viewed through the cultural, social, and economic realities of their societies. Yet, challenges are not limited to any one region or background. Across the world, women experience personal loss, financial hardship, gender discrimination, self-doubt, professional barriers, and environmental challenges, each shaped by their…
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East Asia
Singapore Public Service Press & AI
By Ivan LimFormer AJA President, Contributor to AsiaN SINGAPORE: In a tie-up with American tech giant, the Singapore Press Holding (SPH)Media is equipping its journalists with the requisite AI skills to supplement but not hijack their professional expertise in news gathering. Since April, the editorial staff has been trained…
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South Asia
Durga Puja Celebrated in Bangladesh with Prayers for Universal Humanity
By Bhanu Ranjan ChakrabortyDHAKA: The largest religious festival for the Hindu community, Sharadiya Durga Puja, began in Bangladesh on October 16 with the observance of Shashthi Puja. Devotees are filled with joy, welcoming the arrival of Goddess Durga. Temples resonate with the sounds of various musical instruments, while the air…
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Column
Journalism Must Be a Bridge of Solidarity, Not a Megaphone for Division
By Lee Sang-kiPublisher of The AsiaN SEOUL: An important article recently arrived from Bahrain. Habib Toumi, editor of The AsiaN’s English edition, reported on remarks by Isa Al Shaiji, President of the Bahrain Journalists Association (BJA). “Journalists, writers, and intellectuals should refrain from engaging in unnecessary disputes that could undermine…
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West Asia
Bahrain Journalists Association Urges Moderation in Gulf Social Media Discourse
By Habib ToumiMANAMA: Journalists, writers, and intellectuals should refrain from engaging in futile debates that could undermine the cohesion and unity of the Gulf community, the chairman of the Bahrain Journalists Association (BJA) has stressed. Isa Al Shaiji warned that there were active attempts to incite discord and strife among…
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South Asia
Pakistan: Satirical Criticism through Political Caricature; Unmasking Economic Hypocrisy
By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Political caricature has long served as a mirror to society, distilling complex political dynamics into sharp visual satires that cut straight to public sentiments. In developing nations navigating structural adjustment programs, caricatures often capture what press releases and official communiqués leave unsaid. A widely…
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