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West Asia
Korea’s LG open their own store in Jordan
LG Electronics, one of Korea’s pioneering companies, has been making extensive efforts to expand in the Middle Eastern market, opening a number of branches for heir luxury goods. One of their latest venues is the opening of their branch in Jordan’s capital, in Makka street, which is famous for its…
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West Asia
Egyptian youth and homophobic dilemma
Ever since the legislation of gay marriage in the US, the LGBT phenomena took over the world, and naturally it wouldn’t stay away from one of the most taboos-filled countries, Egypt. Egypt has dealt with its share of homosexuality and homophobia and LGBT issues over the years, and it always…
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West Asia
Iranian trilogy depicting “Muhammad” angers muslims
Iran’s most expensive film production, “Muhammad”, is set to open in the last days of August 2015 in 143 theaters across Iran before it opens in Montreal Film Festival. The religious biopic is already under attack by many Muslims who are opposed to any depiction of the prophet. The $40…
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East Asia
20th Busan International Film Festival to exhibit a selection of French films
In its 20th year, Busan International Film Festival 2015 is set to begin in October and this year, the Special Program in Focus introduces a selection of French films, recommended by prominent French filmmakers, actors, critics and festival organizes. Following is the press release published by the BIFF: In this symbolic…
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East Asia
KNHP-SNU’s welfare efforts in Vietnam
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP) and Global Voluntary Team from Seoul National University (SNU) visited Phuoc An, Binh Dinh province, Vietnam from 3rd-13th August, in order to help people who desperately need clean water. KHNP-SNU Global voluntary Team of 52, including 12 from KHNP, performed voluntary service in…
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East Asia
KHNP and Ulsan Univ. collaborate for welfare activities in Kyrgyzstan
Korea Hybro & Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP) and ‘Global Voluntary Team’ of Ulsan University left to Ivanovka, Kyrgyzstan on 23rd August. ‘KHNP-Ulsan University Global voluntary Team’ of 33, including 10 from KHNP, are to perform voluntary service for 9 days in Ivanovka. Kyrgyzstan which is one of the world’s poorest…
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East Asia
ASEAN-Korea Centre ‘Korea Int’l Furniture & Interior Fair 2015’
-Indonesian Pavilion to be set-up at the ‘Korea International Furniture & Interior Fair 2015’- The ASEAN-Korea Centre (Secretary General Kim Young-sun) is putting up an Indonesian Pavilion to showcase furniture and interior products of Indonesia at the ‘Korea International Furniture & Interior Fair 2015’, which will be held at KINTEX…
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South Asia
Samsung sponsors “Shah”- a biographical movie about Pakistan’s Olympic Boxing Hero
Based on the real-life events, struggle and achievements of Pakistan’s unsung hero, Hussain Shah – a biographical sports movie ‘Shah’, directed by Adnan Sarwar is all set to hit the Pakistani Cinemas and inspire the society with the fiery passion of the only Olympic Bronze Medal Winner in Boxing from…
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East Asia
Homosexuality in ancient and modern Korea
June 2015 was the LGBT pride month and a number of events were organized by Korean LGBT community to celebrate their identity. Coming from a Pakistani background, I had not quite had a chance to explore the LGBT community in my country and even though Korean society itself is…
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South Asia
Afghan President holds Pakistani identity card
According to a Pakistani government official, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani holds a Pakistani identity card. District Council Chairman Malik Dilmurad Hasni astounded the entire house during a meeting of the local body in Chagai when he revealed that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani holds a Pakistani identity card. Hasni also presented…
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