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South Asia
Fear and Trauma Linger as Bangladesh Reels from November 21 Earthquake
By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty DHAKA: Many people in Bangladesh are still struggling to cope with the shock of the November 21 earthquake, their sense of security shaken far more deeply than the ground beneath them. Experts warn that public awareness about earthquakes remains limited, and as a result, even a…
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Yongsan International Business District Signals Seoul’s Global Urban Transformation
Bird’s-eye view of Yongsan International Business District By Lee Sang-kiFormer President of Asia Journalist Association, Publisher of The AsiaN SEOUL: The Yongsan International Business District (IBD) is finally breaking ground, 18 years after the project was first announced. The development aims to transform Yongsan—located at the very center of Seoul—into…
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Human Rights
The War in Sudan and the Poisoning of Water and Food
Water has become a highly crucial issue in Sudan – Picture: Unicef) By Dr. Hassan Humeida KIEL, GERMANY: In the war devastating Sudan -a war whose price is borne entirely by innocent Sudanese citizens -, the world is witnessing acts that have no place in the 21st century. This is…
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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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