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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
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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China-Pakistan: A New Era of Industrial, Technological, and Agricultural Cooperation
By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In a comprehensive and forward-looking diplomatic mission that underscores the enduring all-weather strategic partnership between Pakistan and China, Chief Minister of Sindh Province, Syed Murad Ali Shah conducted a high-level, week-long official tour of China’s Hubei Province and the global financial hub of Shanghai.…
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Pakistan Plunges into Multidimensional Political and Economic Crisis
By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is currently navigating one of the most volatile and precarious phases in its modern history. Plagued by escalating geopolitical tensions with neighboring nations, a crippling economic downturn, and self-inflicted political instability, the country finds itself on a dangerous precipice. At the heart of…
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West Asia
Indonesia Envoy Hails Decades of Bahrain Ties, Backs Kingdom Amid Regional Tensions
Indonesian Ambassador to Bahrain Ardi Hermawan By Habib Toumi MANAMA: Indonesia and Bahrain have built more than four decades of friendship based on mutual respect, shared values and growing cooperation across political, economic and cultural fields, Indonesian Ambassador to Bahrain Ardi Hermawan has said. Speaking at a reception marking the…
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Sri Lanka Set to Exit IMF Agreement as President Dissanayake Rejects Austerity; Economists Warn of Severe Risks
By Leo Nirosha DarshanCOLOMBO — Sri Lanka is preparing to pull out of its agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) when the current Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program period concludes in March. The decision follows President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s firm rejection of new austerity measures proposed by the Washington-based…
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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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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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