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West Asia
Where Tradition Flies Into the Future: Emirates Falconers Club, Khalifa University Pioneer Smart Falconry Robotics
A robot holding a falcon at the event By Habib ToumiABU DHABI: In a drive to promote the new role of robotics and artificial intelligence applications in simulating traditional falconry, the Emirates Falconers Club is taking part in the inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Week 2025, held on 10–15 November.…
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The Quartet Mechanism: Its Constituent States and How to Gain Its Acceptance Among Sudanese Citizens
Women wait for cash assistance and dry grain from the U.N. World Food Program in Gendrassa refugee camp, Maban, South Sudan, on Aug. 20, 2025. (Photo : AP/Yonhap) By Dr. Hassan Hameida KIEL, GERMANY: According to the general definition of the Quartet Mechanism, it comprises the European Union, Russia, the…
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Society
The Art of Cultural Harmony: Haji Noor Deen’s “Expressions of Arabic Calligraphy” Unfolds in Manama
Haji Noor Deen Mi Guang Jiang highlights some of his works to Shaikh Khalifa, ambassadors and visitors By Habib Toumi MANAMA: Calligraphy enthusiasts flocked to the Arts Center in Manama for the opening of the “Expressions of Arabic Calligraphy” exhibition by world-renowned Chinese calligrapher Haji Noor Deen Mi Guang Jiang…
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East Asia
Lotus Root – A Flavor, A Feeling, A Connection
By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In the water-rich land of Sindh, a province of Pakistan, where rivers and lakes shape the rhythm of life, the lotus plant blooms like a verse of nature’s poetry. Its flowers are a symbol of beauty, and its root, known as Beh, is an…
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Samarkand Hosts Historic UNESCO Conference: A New Era for Global Cultural and Digital Cooperation
Group picture of the participants in the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference (UNESCO) By Kuban Andymen SAMARKAND: The 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference has officially opened in the historic Uzbek city of Samarkand, marking the first time in over four decades that the event has been…
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East Asia
Lonely Planet: Jeju-do among world’s top 25 great places, 25 great experiences
Jeju-do (https://nature.new) SEOUL: Jeju-do, Korea’s largest island and the country’s favorite domestic holiday destination thanks to its beautiful beaches and lush countryside, has been selected by the travel guide Lonely Planet among the 25 great places and 25 great experiences to try out in the year ahead. “Just over an…
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West Asia
Bahrain Pavilion Wins Gold Award for Best Architecture and Landscape at Expo 2025 Osaka
Anatomy of a Dhow, Bahrain Pavilion Osaka Expo 2025 – Lina Gotmeh Architecture By Habib ToumiOSAKA: “Connecting Seas”, Bahrain’s Pavilion, has won the Gold Award for Best Architecture and Landscape in the self-built pavilions under 1,500 m² category at Expo 2025 Osaka. The award, presented by the Bureau International des…
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South Asia
Border Without Mercy: Indian Border Force kill 8 goats in Pakistan’s Desert District Tharparkar
An injured goat By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In the vast, wind-swept desert of Tharparkar, a district of Sindh province of Pakistan, where the golden dunes stretch endlessly between Pakistan and India, a tragedy unfolded that has once again exposed the fragility of life along one of the world’s…
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South Asia
Natural Disasters: Pakistan’s Fifth Season
Marooned Villagers in Sindh province of Pakistan By Zaheer Udin Babar Junejo HYDERABAD: In Pakistan, natural disasters have become our fifth season. Regardless of whether it is summer, winter, spring, or autumn, one can expect a disaster at any time alongside these traditional seasons. Yet, the policy corridors, bureaucrats, and…
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South Asia
Pakistan: Death toll after floods rises to 344
Picture: Harjit Sajjan/Twitter By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: At least 344 people lost their lives in 48 hours as floods, landslides, and rain-related incidents devastated northern parts of Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Saturday. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province alone, 328 people died and dozens were…
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