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South Asia
Saving Every Life Is a Victory for Humanity in Nepal
By Bhanu Ranjan ChakrabortyDHAKA: Amidst the devastation caused by the flash floods in Nepal, rescue operations by various organizations have set a rare example of hope. Members of the Nepal Army have rescued twin children who were stranded in the flood-ravaged Rasua region. Video footage circulating on social media shows…
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South Asia
Mother-Son Reunion in Nepal: Huge Response on Social Media
Mother reunited with son who climbed trees to survive Nepal floods. By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty with Bishnu Gautam from Kathmandu, Nepal DHAKA: A video of a mother and son being reunited after the devastating floods in Nepal that went viral on social media is being watched with great interest by…
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West Asia
From Heritage to AI: UAE’s Falconry Tradition Enters a New Era
By Habib ToumiABU DHABI: Falconry, one of the world’s oldest hunting traditions, is entering a new era in which centuries-old knowledge is increasingly intersecting with scientific research, environmental conservation and artificial intelligence. That is the central theme of the latest annual issue of Al-Saqqar, the magazine published by the Emirates…
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South Asia
A Personal Reflection on Nepal’s Tragic Loss
By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Nepal has always held a deeply special place in my heart. Having had the privilege of visiting Kathmandu three times, my relationship with this extraordinary nation goes far beyond that of a typical visitor. Though my journeys kept me grounded in the vibrant, historic…
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Politics
The Divided Atmosphere: Climate Guilt, Consumption, and Global Responsibility
By Dr. Hassan HumeidaKIEL, GERMANY: The physics of global warming is unyielding: every ton of carbon dioxide (CO2) released into the atmosphere further drives the global climate system and fuels extreme weather events. Yet, as universal as the physical consequences are, the global divide regarding the causes is equally deep.…
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EditorsPick
Sri Lanka’s Strategic Role in the Indo-Pacific Amid Japan’s New Dry Dock Expansion
Port in Japan By Leo Nirosha DarshanCOLOMBO: The Indo-Pacific region is currently reaching a historical turning point along the maritime trade routes that serve as the nervous system of the global economy, as well as in the security environment surrounding them. The rise of Eastern naval superpowers and the lag in…
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Central Asia
Korea’s National Flower Takes Root in the Heart of Bishkek
By Nurzhan Kasmalieva BISHKEK: An environmental campaign to plant 70 hibiscus bushes – Korea’s national flower, known in Korean as mugunghwa – was held at the Kyrgyzstan-Korea Friendship Park in Bishkek on August 19. Bringing together representatives of Kyrgyzstan and the Republic of Korea as well as young volunteers, the…
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Politics
The Overheated System: Causes of Climate Change and Our Leverage Against the Crisis
By Dr. Hassan HumeidaKIEL, GERMANY: Global weather is spinning out of control. Once-in-a-century floods, months-long droughts, and record-breaking summer heatwaves are no longer statistical outliers; they are the symptoms of a profound transformation of our planet. To understand the intensity of these weather extremes and to effectively limit them, we…
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Society
When Nature Runs Out of Control: How Climate Change Unleashes Disasters
By Dr. Hassan HumeidaKIEL, GERMANY: The term “natural disaster” has become misleading. It suggests a fateful, purely random event to which humanity is helplessly exposed. However, the reality of the 21st century looks different: Through man-made climate change, we have disrupted the Earth’s physical balance. Higher temperatures mean more energy…
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West Asia
Do You Know Your “Patience Quotient (PQ)”?
By Lee Sang-kiAsiaN Reporter,Former President of the Korea Journalists Association SEOUL: People do not remember for long what has no name. No matter how important an event may be, without a word to describe it, it often remains merely a collection of scattered facts. I believe the work of a…
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