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Four Months Before the Vote: Kyrgyzstan’s Procedural Bet at the United Nations

President Japarov addressing the UN General Assembly (Photo: News.kg) By Kuban AbdymenCentralasianlight, Kyrgyzstan BISHKEK: President Sadyr Japarov’s address to the general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly on September 22 in New York was his first from that podium since Kyrgyzstan was elected a non-permanent member…
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East Asia

Singapore Pay Bonanza for PM, Cabinet

By Ivan LimFormer AJA President, Contributor to AsiaN Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (Ministry of Digital Development and Information) SINGAPORE: Fourth generation Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will draw a S$3.6 million annual income, up from $2.2 million, under a revised framework for Singapore political leaders, earning him the “world’s best-paid political…
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East Asia

Peace Walk Held in Chuncheon to Mark 45th UN International Day of Peace, WT Poomsae Championships

By Seok-jae KangVice President, Asia Journalists Association CHUNCHEON, Korea: The 2026 Chuncheon Peace Walk was successfully held on Sept. 17 near the Songam Sports Town in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, commemorating the 45th anniversary of the UN International Day of Peace and celebrating the 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships. The 4-Km…
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West Asia

Stephanie Hallett Makes History in Bahrain as First U.S. Woman Ambassador

Stephanie L. Hallett delivering her speech (Al Ayam) By Habib ToumiMANAMA: “The U.S. was here, is here, and is not going anywhere.” With those emphatic words, U.S. Ambassador Stephanie L. Hallett underscored the enduring nature of the American-Bahraini relationship on September 15, 2026, as she welcomed guests to the 250…
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East Asia

Anseong Invites World to Experience Korea’s Traditional Arts

Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival in Korea (Anseong City) ANSEONG: The city of Anseong in South Korea is preparing to host the 2026 Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival from October 2 to 5. The event, at Anseong Matchum Land and the surrounding Anseongcheon area, celebrates the country’s rich traditional performing arts and…
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BRICS 2026: In New Delhi, India Tests the Shape of a New World Order

Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, President of Egypt, Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, Xi Jinping, President of China, and Cyril Ramaphosa (L-R front), President of South Africa, pose during a group photo op for an outreach session of the 2026 BRICS…
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South Asia

“Workers in Bangladesh Lose $4.1 Billion in Annual Wages Due to Extreme Heat”

By Bhanu Ranjan ChakrabortyDHAKA: Bangladesh loses approximately 1.18 billion workdays annually due to reduced work capacity and heat-related illnesses caused by severe heatwaves or extreme heat. Consequently, workers lose about $4.1 billion in wages each year. This information emerged from a joint study conducted by the UK-based research organization International…
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West Asia

Bahrain, China Poised to Take Strategic Partnership to New Level, Ambassador Says

By Habib Toumi MANAMA: China and Bahrain are poised to deepen political trust, expand mutually beneficial cooperation and strengthen people-to-people exchanges as the two countries work to take their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to a new level, Chinese Ambassador to Bahrain Ni Ruchi said. Addressing the Chinese National Day Reception marking…
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Indian Defence Minister Visits Sri Lanka after 38 Years

By Leo Nirosha DarshanCOLOMBO: With geopolitical tensions and maritime security challenges escalating in the Indian Ocean region, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Sri Lanka for an official visit. The visit—widely viewed across South Asian political and security circles as a critical milestone—is set to elevate bilateral strategic relations.…
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South Asia

Saving Every Life Is a Victory for Humanity in Nepal

By Bhanu Ranjan ChakrabortyDHAKA: Amidst the devastation caused by the flash floods in Nepal, rescue operations by various organizations have set a rare example of hope. Members of the Nepal Army have rescued twin children who were stranded in the flood-ravaged Rasua region. Video footage circulating on social media shows…
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