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West Asia
Iran: The Crossroads of Civilizations
By Pooneh NedaiEditor in chief of Shokaran Magazine – Iran TEHRAN: Iran is a land with a layered history and many civilizations that were born, grew, and sometimes faded within it. It is not only one of the oldest centers of human civilization but also a unique geographic, cultural, and…
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East Asia
A Red Apple Above My Window
Alymzhan Zakirov By Alymzhan Zakirov CHEONGYANG: The wall between our houses is low, made of old Korean bricks, green from the rain and evenly covered with fine moss. The neighbor’s yard looks like a small rhombus, with many things planted on one side, sandwiched by a strip of earth: peas,…
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West Asia
Awarding the Contrexville Medal to Iranian Filmmaker
Left: The hotel where the King of Persia (Iran) stayed during his visit to Contrexville in 1900; The hotel from the same angle, in 2025 Awarding the Contrexville Medal to an Iranian Filmmaker By Alireza Bahrami CONTREXVILLE: Luc Gerc, Mayor of Contrexville, France, awarded the city’s highest medal to Mehrdad…
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East Asia
Opening Ceremony Held in Bishkek for 2025 WT-KCF Kyrgyzstan Cares Program
By Seok-jae Kang BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan: An opening ceremony was held for the 2025 Kyrgyzstan WT-KCF Cares Program in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on September 20. The ceremony, which also celebrated the opening of the 2nd Nomad GCS International Open Taekwondo Championship, took place at the Alga Sports Complex, drawing about 600 people.…
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East Asia
2025 GCS International Convention Adopts GCS Bishkek Peace Initiative
By Seok-jae Kang BISHKEK: The 2025 GCS International Convention unanimously adopted the 2025 GCS Bishkek Peace Initiative on September 19, 2025 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, calling for promotion of world peace through sustainable security and peace-building efforts. The 2025 GCS Bishkek Peace Initiative read that “most wars are unnecessary, preventable and…
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West Asia
European Artist Raises Her Voice Against Genocide in Gaza
Liliana Abreu By Alireza BahramiTEHRAN: For Liliana Abreu, a 40-year-old artist from Porto, silence is no longer an option. Witnessing the ongoing genocide in Gaza, she has chosen to stand as an artist of conscience, using her voice and her art to denounce violence and demand peace. Wearing a Palestinian…
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West Asia
Bridging Cultures Through Cinema: The Third Oriental Women’s Film Festival in Koblenz
By Pooneh Nedai,Editor in chief of Shokaran magazine – Iran TEHRAN: In an era marked by growing polarization, xenophobia, and the dehumanizing effects of war and hate, the need for cultural exchange and mutual understanding has never been more pressing. Art, particularly cinema, possesses a unique ability to connect diverse…
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South Asia
I Come from Kathmandu
A scene from Kathmandu (Picture: Pooneh Nedai) By Pooneh NedaiEditor-in-Chief, Shokaran Magazine, Iran TEHRAN: I come from Kathmandu— from stone-carved temples, from the shadow of Ganesha’s statue, through the time-worn gates etched in the breath of history. Crimson lights dance upon my face, the sharp scent of incense tangled in my hair. I come from…
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East Asia
Oh Kyung-nam’s Family Donates Rev. Han Kyung-jik’s Handwritten Ceramic Piece to Soongsil University… A Symbol of Christian Faith Heritage
From left: Oh Chan-hee, daughter of Oh Kyung-nam who donated the ceramic piece; Ahn So-yoo, granddaughter of the donor; and Kim Hoe-kwon, Dean of the Chaplain’s Office at Soongsil University. By Lee Sang-kiAsiaN reporter, former president of the Korea Journalists Association SEOUL: Soongsil University recently received the donation of a…
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West Asia
Seyed Farid Qasemi’s 61st Birthday: A Human Memory for the History of Iran’s Press
Some of the more than 300 books authored by Qasemi By Pooneh Nedaei,Editor-in-Chief of Shokran Magazine/ Iran TEHRAN: When we talk about the history of Iran’s press, we shouldn’t just imagine yellowed newspapers or bold headlines from the Qajar era. We should think of the man who devoted his life…
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