• Politics

    The Role of a True Peace Mediator

    By Dr. Hassan HumeidaKIEL, GERMANY: In times of war or armed conflict, heightened emotions and deep-seated mistrust often prevent the involved parties from pursuing de-escalation independently. In such circumstances, mediation becomes essential to prevent fatal miscalculations and avert further humanitarian, economic, social and political disasters. Peace mediation offers a constructive…

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  • West Asia

    War and Ambiguous Grief

    It feels strange when you see on a map that your house is in an area that is going to be bombed in a few minutes. By Alireza BahramiCorrespondent for AsiaN TEHRAN: In war, explosives are used. Explosives and firearms kill some and injure others. But the damage is not…

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  • West Asia

    Bridging Cultures: Bahrain, China Strengthen Tourism Ties Through Direct Flights, Visa-Free Travel

    Fatma Al Sairafi, Ambassador Ni Ruchi and  Jeffrey Goh, Gulf Air Group CEO attending the “Nihao! China” show By Habib Toumi MANAMA: In a significant boost to international tourism and cultural exchange, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Bahrain is on the rise—thanks to the introduction of direct flights between…

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  • EditorsPick

    Iranian Nobel Peace Prize Winner Shirin Ebadi: What’s Most Needed Now is a Complete Cessation of Nuclear Enrichment and an Immediate Ceasefire

    Attorney Shirin Ebadi during her visit to Woljeongsa Temple in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do on the afternoon of December 13, 2022. At the time, Shirin Ebadi attended the ‘World Summit of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates’ held in Pyeongchang along with Kailash Satyarthi and Rima Bowe. By Lee Sang-kiAsiaN reporter, former president of…

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  • West Asia

    Peace in Iran is a global responsibility

    By Pooneh Nedai – IranTEHRAN: In the midst of escalating tensions and violence in the Middle East, Iran finds itself at the heart of a dangerously unfolding conflict. Recent military strikes, civilian casualties, and retaliatory threats have plunged the country into a period of uncertainty and suffering. Amid this crisis,…

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  • South Asia

    Forced Conversions Continue in Pakistan

    The teacher, accused of converting and abducting the Hindu girls and their brother By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative KARACHI: The recent abduction and forced conversion of three daughters and a son of a Hindu family in Shahdadpur, a city of southern Sindh province of Pakistan, has once again brought the…

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  • West Asia

    Overnight Lifestyle Changes in Iran

    By Pooneh Nadai – Iran TEHRAN: In the battle between light and darkness, light prevails. Until just a week ago, we Iranians were carrying on with our lives despite the heavy U.S. sanctions. It was difficult, but we kept going. The Collapse of a Simple Dream A week ago, after…

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  • Society

    Forgotten Wars and Repercussions on People and Neighboring Countries

    South Sudanese returnees and Sudanese refugees entering South Sudan through the Joda crossing point in November 2023. (UNHCR/Ala Kheir) By Dr. Hassan Humeida KIEL, GERMANY: The term “forgotten war” refers to conflicts that, despite their often significant consequences, receive less attention in public perception and historiography. These wars receive less media…

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  • East Asia

    Mohsen Makhmalbaf tells AsiaN: Peace is not an option; it is a necessity

    Film Director Mohsen Makhmalbaf By Lee Sang-kiPublisher of The AsiaN, former president of the Journalists Association of Korea SEOUL: Amid the growing risk of military conflict between Iran and Israel, Iranian film director and human rights activist Mohsen Makhmalbaf sent a short but powerful message on war and peace to…

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  • South East Asia

    Pakistan’s Elite Reward Themselves While the Masses Suffer

    Pakistan’s Parliament By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In a country riddled with economic instability, rampant inflation, and growing public frustration, the federal government’s recent decision to raise the salaries of parliamentarians and top officials by up to 600 percent has drawn widespread outrage. While the announcement was buried under…

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