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Politics
The ABCs of Sustainable Development Goals and Sudan’s situation II
By Dr. Hassan Humeida Kiel, Germany Sustainable Development Goal 1: No Poverty According to the World Bank’s definition of poverty, people who earn less than $1.90 per day are considered extremely poor. This is based on the principles of the person’s purchasing power equation in the country in which he…
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People
‘2023 #Play_Taekwondo Challenge’ held in Kyrgyzstan at first GCS Cup Taekwondo Championship
By Seok-jae Kang Vice President, Asia Journalists Association BISHKEK: The 2023 #Play_Taekwondo Challenge was held as a highlight event of the opening ceremony of the 1st Nomad GCS Cup International Taekwondo Championship in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on October 8, 2023. The opening ceremony, which took place at the Gym-N-Roll Sport Center,…
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Politics
Liberia’s Presidential Election: The Weah-Howard Taylor combination?
By Michael Adeboboye President, Congress of African Journalists MONROVIA: In the Liberia’s Presidential Election holding some hours from now, soccer legend and first round leather game icon to mount political mountain and becoming a president in Africa, George Weah will be recontesting in order to retain the seat of the…
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Society
Kyrgyzstan: Crime boss killed in shootout with police
BISHKEK: Kamchybek Asanbekovich Kolbaev, the reported leader of a transnational criminal organization, was killed in a shootout with the police, the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan has said. On April 23, 2008, Kolbaev was reportedly crowned a “thief-in-law” by organized crime leaders, signifying his recognition as a top…
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Society
Aestheticizing everyday life through culture, heritage
FUJAIRAH: Sitting by the sprawling beach in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, I enjoyed watching the light waves gently going in and out at regular intervals. Immersed in peace and serenity of the beach in the Sea of Oman, it was difficult to imagine that the Strait of Hormuz,…
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Society
At Al Bader Festival, brush, qalam produce graceful Sini calligraphy
FUJAIRAH: The first participation of Haji Noor Deen Mi Guang Jiang, a renowned Chinese master of Arabic calligraphy, at Al Bader festival in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates brought him a combination of elated feelings, happy impressions and wishes to be part of the festival next year. “This is…
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Politics
UAE Prime Minister seeks youth minister on X platform
DUBAI: Young people in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who wish to join the ranks of the government as Youth Minister have been invited to email the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs. UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has taken to…
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Politics
Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor included in World Heritage List
By Kuban Andymen ASHGABAT: Historical sites along the “Silk Road: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor” route have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The decision was made at the 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Turkmenportal.tm reports. The transnational serial nomination “Silk Road: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor”…
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Politics
For Malaysians, embracing Malaysia Day with love for country strengthens unity among races
By Haib Toumi KUALA LUMPUR: For Malaysians, Malaysia Day is not just another public holiday. And it also goes beyond the mere commemoration of the formation of nation named Malaysia. Malaysia Day holds a special significance for it brings all Malaysians together, regardless of their religion, race and ethnicity, and…
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South Asia
Pakistan-Afghanistan border closed
By Nasir Aijaz The AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Entire trade activities between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been suspended since last five days following the closure of Torkham Border due to unprovoked firing and illegal construction of a check-post by the Taliban authorities. Pakistan authorities had closed the Torkham border after the…
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