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Nepal’s Democratic Flames: A Warning for Korea and Asia
Young people protesting in front of the Nepali parliament building, demanding the resignation of the corrupt government. (Photo = AP/Yonhap News) By Lee Sang-kiAsiaN reporter, former president of the Korea Journalists Association SEOUL: Democracy in Nepal is once again in turmoil. The eruption of fierce protests and the collapse of…
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South Asia
Natural Disasters: Pakistan’s Fifth Season
Marooned Villagers in Sindh province of Pakistan By Zaheer Udin Babar Junejo HYDERABAD: In Pakistan, natural disasters have become our fifth season. Regardless of whether it is summer, winter, spring, or autumn, one can expect a disaster at any time alongside these traditional seasons. Yet, the policy corridors, bureaucrats, and…
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West Asia
Quadrilateral of Pressure
By Ali SalehabadiAdministrator and managing editor of Setare Sobh daily- Iran TEHRAN: The seasonal meeting of the Board of Governors has ended. Although Abbas Araghchi and Rafael Grossi reached an agreement in Cairo about inspections, this one-sided agreement will not solve the sanctions problem. Iran plans to continue inspections in…
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West Asia
Bridging Cultures Through Cinema: The Third Oriental Women’s Film Festival in Koblenz
By Pooneh Nedai,Editor in chief of Shokaran magazine – Iran TEHRAN: In an era marked by growing polarization, xenophobia, and the dehumanizing effects of war and hate, the need for cultural exchange and mutual understanding has never been more pressing. Art, particularly cinema, possesses a unique ability to connect diverse…
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Politics
The Russian-Georgian August 2008 War in Focus
By August 6, 2008, shelling of Georgian villages from separatist-controlled territory escalated. On August 7, Georgia announced it was preparing for direct talks with Tskhinvali representatives. (Photo: Front News Georgia) By Khatuna Chapichadze TBILISI: In August 2025, Georgia has marked the 17th anniversary of the 2008 Russo-Georgian War, a brief…
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Nepal’s Political Order Overturned in Just Two Days by Gen Z
Nepalese protestors By Bishnu Gautam,Editor-in-Chief of the Rising NepalKATHMANDU: Uprising Nepal’s political landscape has undergone a dramatic shift in just two days. What began as protests against the government’s nationwide ban on social media on Monday quickly escalated into a nationwide uprising led by Generation Z (youth under 26). The…
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East Asia
Oh Kyung-nam’s Family Donates Rev. Han Kyung-jik’s Handwritten Ceramic Piece to Soongsil University… A Symbol of Christian Faith Heritage
From left: Oh Chan-hee, daughter of Oh Kyung-nam who donated the ceramic piece; Ahn So-yoo, granddaughter of the donor; and Kim Hoe-kwon, Dean of the Chaplain’s Office at Soongsil University. By Lee Sang-kiAsiaN reporter, former president of the Korea Journalists Association SEOUL: Soongsil University recently received the donation of a…
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West Asia
Shahrazad’s Storytelling and the Arrows of Fate: The Meeting of Myth and Metal in Mojtaba Ramzi’s Sculptures
Mojtaba Ramzi By Pooneh NedaiEditor-in-Chief of Shokran Magazine, Iran TEHRAN: Mojtaba Ramzi (Moji Ramzi), an Iranian sculptor, creates meaningful and sometimes mythical works that connect ancient legends, cultural symbols, and today’s human experience. His sculptures are not only visually striking, but they also hold layered stories about life, death, and…
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What Is the Role of the State When Koreans Are Chained and Wrongly Imprisoned Abroad?
The scene of the raid on the Hyundai Motor Company-LG Energy Solution joint battery factory, as reported by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on its website on September 5. By Lee Sang-ki,AsiaN reporter, former president of the Korea Journalists Association SEOUL: The video released by U.S. Immigration and…
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EditorsPick
How Asian Chiefs Dealt with Trump in Tariff Wars
By Ivan LimFormer AJA President, Contributor to AsiaN SINGAPORE: President Donald Trump unleased his Liberation Day tariff offensive on April 2 with a vengeance – threatening to slap huge duties on nations enjoying trade surpluses unless they negotiate to redress and reverse the gaping trade imbalance with him. The Make…
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