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Politics
NATO wants longer pause in Gaza fighting, stresses need for lasting political solution
BRUSSELS: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has called for prolonging the pause in the fighting in Gaza and stressed the need for a lasting political solution. “I call for an extension of the pause. This would allow for much-needed relief to the people of Gaza and the release of more…
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Rules-based international order still only way to promote peace, stability
By Habib Toumi MANAMA: NATO Military Committee Chair Admiral Rob Bauer has warned that the rules-based international order is under immense pressure and that the tectonic plates of power are shifting again. “We all have a stake in upholding the rules-based international order,” he said as he addressed the 19th…
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Turning misfortune into triumph: Lee Kuan Yew’s enduring legacy
By Ivan Lim Former AJA President, Contributor to AsiaN SINGAPORE: In September, Singapore marked the 100th anniversary of Mr Lee Kuan Yew (born 16 September 1923) in full-throated praise for an iron-willed Prime Minister who turned a frightful misfortune into a dazzling success story of nation-building. A British colony given…
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Society
2023 Board Meeting & Workshop of Korean Society of Dowsers on Jeju Island on Nov. 14-16
By Seok-jae Kang Vice President, Asia Journalists Association JEJU: The 2023 board of directors meeting and workshop of the Korean Society of Dowers (KSD) will be held on Jeju Island on November 14-16, 2023. The KSD board meeting will take place at 3:30 p.m. on November 14 at the KSD’s…
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Culture
Honoring the most famous Italian writer who traveled to Iran
By Alireza Bahrami TEHRAN: Italo Calvino’s 100th birthday celebration was held in the Iranian capital Tehran. This famous Italian writer traveled to Iran about 50 years ago and stayed for two months. In the 23rd week of honoring the Italian language in the world, the Italian Embassy in Tehran organized…
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Society
OANA panel calls for fighting misinformation, using AI positively
ISTANBUL: The role of official news agencies and well-respected media has gained great significance amidst the tsunami of misinformation and lies often circulated through social media platforms. They now have a vital role in debunking rumors, preventing fake news, disseminating the truth, and verifying news on social media networks, Emirates…
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Media brings world together, boosts global development: WAM director general
BEIJING: Emirates News Agency (WAM) Director-General Mohammed Jalal Al Rayssi has stressed the importance of the media in the development of nations and in spreading the values of tolerance and coexistence among their peoples that will help security and stability prevail throughout the world. Addressing the 11th Global Video Media…
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In rare visit abroad, Putin holds talks with Kyrgyzstan president
BISHKEK: President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov and Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin held a session of talks in Bishkek where the Russian leader is making an official visit. Zhaparov said that Putin’s visit has a great symbolic meaning as it coincided with the 20th anniversary of the Kant Air…
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UN Climate Center in Turkmenistan to be useful for all of Central Asia
By Kuban Andymen BISHKEK: Permanent Coordinator of the UN in Turkmenistan Dmitry Shlapachenko confirmed that the establishment of the Regional Center for Climate Technologies for Central Asia in Turkmenistan is progressing steadily. This initiative by Turkmenistan is very important for the UN, as the Central Asian region is considered one…
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Culture
1000 poets from 42 countries read poems for Free Africa
The AsiaN Correspondent CAIRO: The international coordinators of World Poetry Movement (WPM) had their meeting after the one-month campaign entitled “Free Africa.” In the meeting held on October 8, 2023, WPM General Coordinator Columbian poet Fernando Rendón highlighted the strength and beauty that the World Poetry Movement shown by…
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