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South Asia

The Dilemma in Colombo: Sri Lanka’s New Government Faces the Reality of Chinese Capital

Hambantota Port By Leo Nirosha Darshan COLOMBO: In 2017, crippled by a mounting debt crisis, Sri Lanka handed over operational control of the strategically vital Hambantota Port to a Chinese state-owned enterprise on a 99-year lease. Nearly a decade later, the politics surrounding Chinese investments in the island nation have…
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Coexistence, Solidarity, and Dialogue Among Civilizations: Values Deeply Rooted in Bahrain’s Identity

View from Manama, the capital of Bahrain By Habib Toumi MANAMA: Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain stands as a distinguished model in promoting the values of peaceful coexistence, solidarity, and dialogue among civilizations, cultures, and religions. Marking the International Day for…
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Parliament: Singapore Must Not Have Jobless Growth Amid AI Transition

By Ivan LimContributor to AsiaN SINGAPORE: Robots and generative AI have presented Singapore with a so-called “jobless growth” curve ball: how to ensure that technology-driven productivity is not at the expense of staff numbers. A battle of ideas has surfaced between the ruling People ’s Action Party (PAP) and the…
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Kyrgyzstan Wins Election as Non-Permanent Member of UN Security Council

The Kyrgyz delegation jubilating following the announcement of the results By Kuban Andymen BISHKEK: For the first time in its history, Kyrgyzstan has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. The country will serve a two-year term from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2028.…
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Supreme Eurasian Economic Council Meets in Kazakhstan

By Kuban Abdymen ASTANA: A meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council was held at the Palace of Independence in the center of Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana as part of the Eurasian Economic Union summit, focusing on the next stage of Eurasian integration amid global economic uncertainty. The Supreme Eurasian Economic…
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The Unbroken Voice

Handcuffed writer and publisher Inam Abassi at the court premises – The AsiaN By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In the turbulent landscape of human rights advocacy in Sindh, the southern province of Pakistan, few names resonate with as much defiant resilience as Inam Abassi, famously known to the public…
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World Hangung Association Proves Global Status of ‘K-Sport Hangung’ at TAFISA World Congress in Prague

By Kang Seok-jaeVice President, Asia Journalists AssociationPRAGUE: Hangung, a grassroots sport created in Korea, has once again demonstrated its strong international presence on the global stage in Prague, Czech Republic. The World Hangung Association (WHA), led by Hangung founder and president Hu Kwang, announced on May 28 that it successfully…
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Qatar Dismisses Reports Linking $12 Billion to Iran-US Talks

By Habib Toumi DOHA: Qatar has firmly denied reports claiming it offered Iran $12 billion in exchange for securing an agreement to end the ongoing conflict. In a statement posted on X, Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign…
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The Legacy of the Golden Horde as an Element of Kazakhstan’s New Historical Policy

Kazakhstani President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the symposiun (Photo: Kazvesti) By Kuban Abdymen ASTANA: Addressing at the opening of a symposium titled “The Golden Horde as a Model of Steppe Civilization: History, Archaeology, Culture, and Identity, in Astana, President Tokayev noted that Kazakhstan’s new Constitution explicitly enshrines the preservation of the…
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West Asia

Bahrain Achieves World Record for Multi-Faith Worship Density

King Hamad receiving the certificate By Habib Toumi MANAMA: Bahrain has received a Guinness World Records certificate recognizing it as the country with the highest density of places of worship for different religions, underscoring the kingdom’s long-standing emphasis on religious coexistence and cultural diversity. The certificate was presented to Bahrain’s…
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