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Arab Voices Clash Over the U.S.-Israel-Iran War, Future of the Middle East
German Ambassador to Bahrain Ambassador Henning Simon offering his condolences to the family of Sara Dashti, the 29-year-old Bahrain killed in a drone attack while she was sitting with friends By Habib ToumiMANAMA: A lively debate has erupted across Arab social media over the implications of the U.S.–Israeli war on…
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South Asia
International Women’s Day: I Chose Myself. Why Not You? There Is Immense Strength Within You
Pirah Aijaz: We shall never silence our voices, never underestimate our worth, By Pirah Aijaz Karachi: There was a time when I believed that everything in my life had ended. I felt as if my story was over. But in reality, that moment became the beginning of my new life…
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West Asia
When Drones, Missiles Replace Late-Night Laughter recommended by Kim Hyung-gon
Kim Hyung-gon who died 20 years ago at the age of 45 in late years pictures(Photo: en.namu.wiki) By Habib Toumi MANAMA: “Late-night television should be comedy so that people can fall asleep smiling. Late-night television should be comedy so that people can fall asleep smiling. We should have a Day…
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East Asia
Remembering Kim Hyung-gon: Two Decades of Laughter and Legacy
Kim Hyung-gon By Lee Sang-kiFormer President of Asia Journalist Association, Publisher of The AsiaN SEOUL: March 11 marks 20 years since the passing of Kim Hyung-gon, a comedian whose humor reshaped the landscape of modern Korean comedy. More than a performer, Kim was a visionary who believed that laughter was…
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West Asia
A Call to Prayer, a Siren and the Absurdity of War
Malls are gradually returning to normal in Bahrain (Photo: Al Ayam) By Habib Toumi MANAMA: Just before dawn, the call to prayer, the first of the regular five prayers a day for Muslims, began to rise from the neighborhood mosque in Manama. Within seconds it was swallowed by the piercing…
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South Asia
Hindu Community Celebrates Festival of Colours and Spring
Hindu community celebrates happy Holi, the festival of colours By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty DHAKA: As the “King of Seasons” arrived, the spirit of spring painted the city in vibrant colours. Songs, laughter, and clouds of coloured powder filled the air as people welcomed Basanta—the season of renewal and joy. March…
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West Asia
When War Silences the Songs of Gulf Children
Drive-by Gargaoon Handing gifts to children in a car (Photo: Al Ayam) By Habib ToumiMANAMA: For children in Bahrain and across the Gulf, Gargaoon is the most eagerly awaited night of Ramadan, the sacred month Muslims associate with reflection, generosity, and blessings. It is a ritual stitched into childhood memory:…
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South Asia
Pakistan: A Nation’s Dignity at Stake
By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In the early hours of February 26, 2026, the quiet of a local settlement in historic Umerkot city of southern Sindh province of Pakistan was shattered not by the desert wind, but by the heavy boots of a police raid. What followed was a…
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Pakistan’s Language Issues
By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: The linguistic landscape of Pakistan is a complex tapestry woven with threads of deep cultural pride and occasional political friction. While the country is home to over 70 languages, the tension between the “National Language” (Urdu), the “Official Language” (English), and the “Regional Languages”…
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Pakistan: When “Camell” Became Camel
AI-generated image of Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee that went viral By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In a country where official meetings are usually serious and full of long, complicated titles, one small spelling confusion created a big moment of laughter. During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on…
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