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West Asia
12 Days of Unequal Battle
Ali Salehabadi By Ali SalehabadiAli Salehabadi is the Managing Editor of Setareh Sobh, a reformist daily newspaper in Iran. He is known for his sharp commentary on foreign affairs, national security, and economic issues. In 2024, he openly criticized the Iranian government’s military strategy toward Israel, stating that it lacked…
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War and Psychology
By Alireza BahramiCorrespondent for The AsiaN TEHRAN: War puts the mind and body under serious strain. Those who leave their homes are under mental and physical strain, and those who do not leave their homes are also under mental and physical strain. During these five days of the ceasefire following…
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Psychoanalysis of Us Who Stayed in the City
Dove Therapy: papier-mâché doves made by Pooneh during the war. When she ran out of plain newspaper for crafting, she used scraps of old newspapers. By Pooneh NedaeiEditor-in-Chief of Shokrān Magazine- Iran TEHRAN: When President Donald Trump warned Tehranis to evacuate the city immediately, I wrote: “Don’t tell me to…
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War and Racism!
German Chancellors Adolph Hitler and Friedrich Merz By Alireza BahramiCorrespondent for AsiaN TEHRAN: Adolph Hitler was the Chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945. He wanted to rule the world. To build a great empire, from the West to the East. For this reason, he attacked other countries. He caused…
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War and Humanity: Reflections on the First Day of the Ceasefire
Lunch on the first day of the ceasefire … Traditional Iranian food By Alireza BahramiCorrespondent for AsiaN TEHRAN: War brings people to contentment. All the ordinary and even annoying things that you used to have in your daily life become a valuable wish for you. The people of Iran on…
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Graduation in Bahrain Schools: A Walk Across the Stage, A Step Into the Future
Shaikha Latifa receiving her diploma By Habib Toumi MANAMA: As her name echoed through the majestic hall and she stepped onto the stage, diploma waiting just ahead, Shaikha Latifa bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa beamed with pride and gratitude and her smile spoke volumes. It was not just about receiving a…
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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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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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War is a Killer!
Shouldn’t we help this child reclaim his dream? This photo, sent by the author Alireza, is published here untrimmed By Alireza BahramiCorrespondent for AsiaN TEHRAN: War kills dreams. In a previous article, I wished I would soon write “the war is over”. A few hours later, when I woke up,…
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Trump Claims “Successful US Strike on 3 Iranian Nuclear Sites”
Iran’s Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant is built into a mountainside (Maxar Technologies) TEHRAN: US President Donald Trump has claimed that American fighter jets bombed three Iranian nuclear sites, heightening global tensions. On the 21st (local time), Trump posted on his social media account ‘Truth Social’, stating, “We have just completed…
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