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Politics
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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Politics
Bahrain Crown Prince sets out red lines in Gaza conflict
MANAMA: Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa has reiterated Bahrain’s condemnation of Hamas’ 7 October attacks and of Israel’s retaliation, which has resulted in the death of 11,000 Gazans and left many more living in an intolerable situation without access to basic necessities such as electricity,…
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Politics
The ABCs of Sustainable Development Goals and Sudan’s situation VII
Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Dr. Hassan Humeida Kiel, Germany: The sixth goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals works to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all until 2030. Providing drinking water for humans and animals,…
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Politics
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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Business
The ABCs of Sustainable Development Goals and Sudan’s situation VI
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls By Dr. Hassan Humeida “This essay is dedicated to A gift to the Asia Journalists Association (AJA) and to its magazine AsiaN on the anniversary of their establishment. A special tribute to AsiaN founder and publisher Mr. Lee Sang-Ki.…
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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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People
GCS Dallas donates GCS International at 2023 Texas Cup Taekwondo Championships
By Seok-jae Kang Vice President, Asia Journalists Association DALLAS: The GCS International Dallas, USA Chapter has donated GCS International at the 2023 Texas Cup International Taekwondo Championships and the 1st GCS International Taekwondo Championships. The one-day championships, which were held at the Alfred J. Loos Sports Complex in Dallas on…
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People
Former Kyung Hee University Prof. Suh Joo-Hwan appointed President of GCS Korea
By Seok-jae Kang Vice President, Asia Journalists Association SEOUL: Former Kyung Hee University Prof. Suh Joo-hwan has been appointed as president of the GCS International Korea Chapter at the chapter’s general meeting at Seoul Garden Hotel in Seoul, Korea on November 3, 2023. Ex-Prof. Suh, who served as dean of…
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Politics
The ABCs of Sustainable Development Goals and Sudan’s situation V
Goal Four: Quality Education By Dr. Hassan Humeida Kiel, Germany: Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) aims to provide quality, equitable and comprehensive education for everyone, with access to education for all and throughout life. Education is taken here as an ideal means of escaping the burden of poverty, the…
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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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