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Bahrain Elected to UN Security Council
The election in progress (UN) MANAMA: Bahrain has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for a two-year term starting in January 2026. The Kingdom received 186 votes out of 188 in a single round of balloting, the highest among the five countries elected. Also elected…
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South Asia
Karachi: 216 prisoners escape after jailbreak
Malir District Jail of Karachi By Nasir Aijaz KARACHI: Around 216 prisoners, including drug addicts and Afghan refugees, escaped from a jail in Karachi, the capital city of southern Sindh province of Pakistan, in a dramatic incident on Monday night. The escape occurred amid chaos reportedly triggered by a series…
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West Asia
Isa Al Shaiji: The Quiet Force Behind Bahrain’s Journalism Legacy
Al Shaiji being honored by HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister with the 2025 Journalism Personality Award In a world where media often walks a tightrope between tradition and transformation, one man has stood as a steady, principled figure through five decades of evolution. Isa Al Shaiji, the veteran…
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West Asia
Korean Ambassador’s Singing Performances in Tehran Stand Out
Ambassador Kim Jun-pyo in one of his singing performances By Alireza Bahrami TEHRAN: Stellar music performances by South Korea’s ambassador to Tehran Kim Jun-pyo has won wide praise in Iran and has been hailed by social media as an extraordinary demonstration of his efforts to foster deeper connection with his…
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West Asia
“Taste of China”: When Food Fosters Empathy and Understanding
Ambassador Ni Ruchi addressing the “Taste of China” celebration By Habib Toumi MANAMA: The inviting aroma of Chinese noodles, the subtle clink of chopsticks, and the warm hospitality of the hosts welcomed guests into an evening that would linger in memory far beyond the final course. More than a culinary…
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South Asia
Passion for empowering women: A journey of resilience and transformation
Pirah Aijaz By Pirah Aijaz KARACHI, SIND, PAKISTAN: The story of my journey began in 2013 with a simple desire to make a difference—writing about women’s issues to spark conversations and heartfelt change. What started as a hobby has evolved into a full-fledged mission to empower women, driven by resilience,…
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South East Asia
Cambodia’s Ministry of Information urges nationwide effort to combat fake news
By Chhay Sophal PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian government, through the Ministry of Information, this week called on the public to pay close attention to the fight against fake news, as the Ministry’s Anti-Fake News Committee detected nearly 900 cases of misinformation during the first quarter of 2025. According to Tep…
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India-Pakistan Joint Interview Pt. 2 “A Generation That Has Dreamed of Peace, Not War — Breaking the Cycle of Hatred”
As the founding president of Asia Journalist Association and publisher of THE AsiaN, I have built a long-standing friendship with journalists from India and Pakistan. I have also seen them form bonds that transcend national boundaries by meeting journalists from both countries in one place. However, the recent conflict between…
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Indonesia Press Council appoints AJA columnist Abdul Manan as ‘Chairman of Law and Legislation’
Indonesian Press Council executives pose for a photo during the inauguration ceremony of the new members: From left: Chairman of the Commission for Information and Communication, Maha Eka Swasta; chairman of the Commission for Digital and Sustainability, Dahlan Dahi; chairman of the Commission for Inter-Institutional Partnership Relations, Rosarita Niken Widiastuti;…
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India-Pakistan War: Satire, Sarcasm, and Social Media
AI-generated image of US President Trump wearing a traditional turban showing him as tribal chief. By Nasir Aijaz The AsiaN Representative Islamabad: In a tense and unprecedented episode, India and Pakistan engaged in a four-day period of military duress that many called an undeclared war. While the world watched anxiously,…
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