• Politics

    Hacking the way of peace through the G20

    By Eddy Suprapto Chief Editor of Masagar News JAKARTA: The Russo-Ukrainian war has entered 74 days but there is no sign of settlement and peace. The passion of the leaders of the two countries is more prominent than the interests of the general public. Although war is never a permanent solution…

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  • Central Asia

    The Burana Tower: A fascinating history of grandeur in Kyrgyzstan

    By Habib Toumi BISHKEK: In the interpretation of dreams, climbing spiral stairs is a sign that you are on the right path to spiritual growth and that good things that are coming your way. That hopeful interpretation may be great, but right now I am in a dark place, trying…

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  • Culture

    Tenants of the House: The novel, the film and the author

    By Ashraf Aboul-Yazid CAIRO: “Tenants of the House” is a socio-political film, inspired by the novel written by Dr. Wale Okediran, a medical doctor, former President of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), and current general secretary of Pan African Writers Association (PAWA). I came to know Dr. Okediran when…

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  • Society

    For some AJA members, it is not Eid without gatherings, maamoul or Beshbarmak

    By Ashraf Aboul-Yazid President, Ais Journalists Association CAIRO: The last days of April and the first days of May were very special for the members of the Asia Journalists Association (AJA), the umbrella for journalists across Asia and well beyond it. On April 25-26, members participated in the annual World…

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  • Society

    In Bishkek, Eid prayers eclipse former icons

    BISHKEK: The irony of the situation was remarkably striking. Thousands of spiritually devoted worshippers were performing the Eid prayers in Bishkek while the towering statue of Lenin with his concrete coat-tails aloft behind him, failed to dampen their enthusiasm. A few meters away at the north edge of Oak Park…

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  • People

    GCS International to deliver development funds for Ukraine Taekwondo Federation

    By Seok-Jae Kang Asia Journalists Association Vice President SEOUL: GCS International will deliver taekwondo equipment and/or funds for the war-ridden Ukraine Taekwondo Federation. In this regard, Kim Sang-jin, vice president of the GCS Global Peace Corps under the auspices of GCS International, handed over a taekwondo development fund board to…

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  • Society

    Journalists from 34 countries to address WJC2022

    SEOUL: Journalists from various countries will highlight the significance of fighting disinformation and the need to strengthen support for fact checking and exchanging experiences when they participate in an international conference next week. The World Journalists Conference (WJC2022), organized by the Journalists Association of Korea (JAK) will be held on…

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  • South Asia

    Shahbaz Sharif elected Pakistan’s 31st Prime Minister

    By Nasir Aijaz The AsiaN Representative Islamabad: Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, President of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz Sharif), known as PML-N, was elected as the new Prime Minister of the country seeking 174 votes of the National Assembly members on Monday afternoon. He has replaced Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran…

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  • South Asia

    Midnight Parliamentary Revolt in Pakistan: Imran Khan ousted from Premiership

    During the history making session (Twitter) By Nasir Aijaz The AsiaN Representative  Islamabad: Imran Khan was ousted from premiership of Pakistan through a ‘Midnight Parliamentary Revolt’ – the no-confidence motion tabled in the National Assembly at the night between Saturday and Sunday. The assembly session was presided over by Mr.…

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  • Culture

    Korean Ambassador to Egypt dances to Nubian rhythms

    Ambassador Hong Jin-wook By Aya Medhat Korean Culture Promotion Ambassador at the Korean embassy CAIRO: South Korean Ambassador to Egypt Hong Jin-wook has continued to show his love and support for Egypt, this time in the Nubian way, during his recent visit to Aswan. The ambassador fell in love with…

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