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West Asia

The First Casualty of War is People, Not Truth

People head to shelters as thick smoke billows from the area where an explosion occurred By Habib Toumi MANAMA: Arif is torn between anxiety, resignation and hope as he contemplates his options – very limited – on how to reach home on time for a short reunion with the family…
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Widespread Unrest Grips Pakistan

By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN RepresentativeISLAMABAD: The situation in Pakistan has escalated into widespread unrest following the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint U.S.-Israeli airstrike. As of March 2, 2026, the country remains on high alert with a rising death toll and significant diplomatic fallout. Reports…
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South Asia

Violent Anti-US Protests Erupt in Pakistan; 9 People Killed in Karachi

Police resort to shelling to disperse protesters outside the US Consulate in Karachi on March 1, 2026, following Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s assassination. — Shakil Adil/ White Star By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Protests erupted across Pakistan on Sunday against US and Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s…
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People

From Hope to Hostility: The Middle East’s Fragile Calm Shattered. Again.

Symbol of Compassion: A woman carrying her dog as she flees from missiles launched by Iran on Bahrain – Picture: Samira Danouni) By Habib Toumi MANAMA: Another war in the Middle East began on Feb. 28, adding yet another chapter to a region’s long history of armed conflict, shattered hopes…
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South Asia

Pakistan: A Nation’s Dignity at Stake

By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In the early hours of February 26, 2026, the quiet of a local settlement in historic Umerkot city of southern Sindh province of Pakistan was shattered not by the desert wind, but by the heavy boots of a police raid. What followed was a…
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R4 + 4H = LOVE: Dr. Rha Jeong-chan’s Formula of Recovery — “Living Without Aging and Pain”

SEOUL: How far can science restore the human being? And is restoration merely the recovery of medical function? These are the questions raised by Dr. Rha Jeong-chan’s new book, Wisdom of Living Without Aging and Pain – Spiritual Insights from Stem Cells (First Edition, January 14, 2026), which reflects on…
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Nobel Laureate Dr. Yunus Returns to His Old Job After 18 Months

Former chief adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus returned to his own workplace at the Yunus Center in Dhaka on Sunday. By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty DHAKA: Nobel laureate economist Dr. Muhammad Yunus has returned to his own institution after serving as the chief advisor…
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Pakistan’s Language Issues

By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: The linguistic landscape of Pakistan is a complex tapestry woven with threads of deep cultural pride and occasional political friction. While the country is home to over 70 languages, the tension between the “National Language” (Urdu), the “Official Language” (English), and the “Regional Languages”…
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Bangladesh’s 2026 Election Analysis

Tarique Rahman, Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, takes an oath as Prime Minister of Bangladesh from President Mohammed Shahabuddin during a ceremony at the National Parliament in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tuesday, Feb.17, 2026. (Photo : AP/Yonhap) By Bhanu Ranjan Chakraborty DHAKA: In the parliamentary election held in Bangladesh on February…
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Pakistan: When “Camell” Became Camel

AI-generated image of Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee that went viral By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In a country where official meetings are usually serious and full of long, complicated titles, one small spelling confusion created a big moment of laughter. During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on…
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