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Politics
Saudi Arabia will not recognize Israel without independent Palestinian state: Crown Prince
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will not recognize Israel without the establishment of a Palestinian state, the kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud has said. “The Kingdom will not cease its tireless work toward the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, and we affirm…
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Politics
Zhaparov highlights Kyrgyzstan’s rich past, bright future
BISHKEK: Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov has paid rich homage to the heroism of all the people who have sacrificed their lives to build an independent and developed Kyrgyzstan, as he vowed to uphold the “sacred duty to continue the work of those fathers.” Marking the 100th anniversary of the establishment…
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South Asia
Pakistan: Sindh Agriculture University to help Niger develop its agriculture sector
By Nasir Aijaz The AsiaN Representative KARACHI, SINDH: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) will help Niger, the West African country, to develop its agriculture, livestock and poultry sectors besides impart education to African students and extend expertise to establish agriculture education departments in universities of Niger. A delegation from Niger visited…
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Politics
Bangladesh shuts down all educational institutions following clashes
By Chapal Bashar DHAKA: All educational institutions including public, private universities and schools, colleges in Bangladesh have been closed for indefinite period since today ( 17 July) due to clashes between pro-government and anti-government student groups that claimed six lives on Tuesday across the country. Students have been asked to vacate dormitories…
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Society
Jordan helping refugees from 57 countries, hosting second highest number in the world
By Makram Ahmed Al Tarawneh Editor-in-Chief, Al Ghad (Jordan) AMMAN: When the crisis broke out in Syria in 2011, hundreds of thousands of Syrians sought refuge in the Kingdom of Jordan. At that time, the international community announced that it would not leave Jordan alone in bearing the burdens of…
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Society
Uzbekistan’s Khiva: Crown Jewel of the Silk Road is the 2024 tourism capital of the Islamic world
KHIVA: The city of Khiva in Uzbekistan, an ancient city famous for its rich history and vibrant culture, will soon receive large numbers of visitors from all over the world, especially from the OIC Member States to participate in the Twelfth Session of the Islamic Conference of Tourism Ministers on…
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Business
Ansan tops with natural beauty, vibrant living, futuristic education
Habib Toumi ANSAN: The stylish picture shows high-rise white buildings near lush multi-colored parks and wide, well-manicured highways with the bold message “Ansan: The best land to live under the sky.” The description is attributed to King Jeongjo (1752-1800), the 22nd King of Joseon, as he was impressed by the…
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Culture
Conference to focus on teaching Russian language and literature in a multicultural environment
KAZAN, TATARSTAN: The Sixth International Scientific and Practical Conference on “Methodological Innovations in the Practice of Teaching Russian Language and Literature in a Multicultural Environment”, will be inaugurated on May 31 at the Scientific library of Kazan State Medical University. The conference is dedicated to the anniversaries of Alexander Sergeyevich…
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South Asia
Over 4,000 Pakistani students stranded in Bishkek airlifted
By Nasir Aijaz The AsiaN Representative KARACHI, SINDH: Some 205 more Pakistani students stranded in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, after the violence, arrived at Jinnah Terminal Karachi on Thursday morning. Chief Minister of Sindh province Syed Murad Ali Shah received the students at the airport. More than 4000 Pakistani students…
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Culture
A University that touches the hearts: Empowering women through professional education
By Nasir Aijaz INCHEON: A sweet fragrance from the fresh verdure prevailed all around. With some multi-story tall buildings on either sides, a vast area in front of them was well-planted with flowers of different kinds and colors, saplings and trees, separated in blocks by pavements, and some statues erected…
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