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Society
Natural Disasters: Dry Spells and Droughts
By Dr. Hassan HumeidaKIEL, GERMANY: The Hidden Power of Drought: A Quiet Crisis of Water Scarcity: Drought rarely arrives with a dramatic warning. It develops quietly, draining soils, rivers, and reservoirs over months or years. Yet, its consequences can be enormous—especially when climate change and human activity interact to intensify…
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South Asia
Women Beyond Borders: Borders May Separate Us, But Stories Bring Us Together
By Pirah AijazKarachi: Women’s struggles are often viewed through the cultural, social, and economic realities of their societies. Yet, challenges are not limited to any one region or background. Across the world, women experience personal loss, financial hardship, gender discrimination, self-doubt, professional barriers, and environmental challenges, each shaped by their…
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East Asia
Singapore Public Service Press & AI
By Ivan LimFormer AJA President, Contributor to AsiaN SINGAPORE: In a tie-up with American tech giant, the Singapore Press Holding (SPH)Media is equipping its journalists with the requisite AI skills to supplement but not hijack their professional expertise in news gathering. Since April, the editorial staff has been trained…
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South Asia
Durga Puja Celebrated in Bangladesh with Prayers for Universal Humanity
By Bhanu Ranjan ChakrabortyDHAKA: The largest religious festival for the Hindu community, Sharadiya Durga Puja, began in Bangladesh on October 16 with the observance of Shashthi Puja. Devotees are filled with joy, welcoming the arrival of Goddess Durga. Temples resonate with the sounds of various musical instruments, while the air…
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Column
Journalism Must Be a Bridge of Solidarity, Not a Megaphone for Division
By Lee Sang-kiPublisher of The AsiaN SEOUL: An important article recently arrived from Bahrain. Habib Toumi, editor of The AsiaN’s English edition, reported on remarks by Isa Al Shaiji, President of the Bahrain Journalists Association (BJA). “Journalists, writers, and intellectuals should refrain from engaging in unnecessary disputes that could undermine…
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West Asia
Bahrain Journalists Association Urges Moderation in Gulf Social Media Discourse
By Habib ToumiMANAMA: Journalists, writers, and intellectuals should refrain from engaging in futile debates that could undermine the cohesion and unity of the Gulf community, the chairman of the Bahrain Journalists Association (BJA) has stressed. Isa Al Shaiji warned that there were active attempts to incite discord and strife among…
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South Asia
Pakistan: Satirical Criticism through Political Caricature; Unmasking Economic Hypocrisy
By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Political caricature has long served as a mirror to society, distilling complex political dynamics into sharp visual satires that cut straight to public sentiments. In developing nations navigating structural adjustment programs, caricatures often capture what press releases and official communiqués leave unsaid. A widely…
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EditorsPick
China-Pakistan: A New Era of Industrial, Technological, and Agricultural Cooperation
By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In a comprehensive and forward-looking diplomatic mission that underscores the enduring all-weather strategic partnership between Pakistan and China, Chief Minister of Sindh Province, Syed Murad Ali Shah conducted a high-level, week-long official tour of China’s Hubei Province and the global financial hub of Shanghai.…
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EditorsPick
Pakistan Plunges into Multidimensional Political and Economic Crisis
By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is currently navigating one of the most volatile and precarious phases in its modern history. Plagued by escalating geopolitical tensions with neighboring nations, a crippling economic downturn, and self-inflicted political instability, the country finds itself on a dangerous precipice. At the heart of…
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East Asia
K-Sport ‘Hangung’ Expands Globally: World Hangung Association Signs MOU with UWKW, ICKC
By Seok-jae KangVice President, Asia Journalists Association SEOUL: Hangung, a signature sport for all originated in Korea, has officially announced its ambitious leap into the global arena at the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. The World Hangung Association (WHA) announced that it signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding…
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