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West Asia
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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War, Human and the Repetition of History-
Kindergarten for autistic children is closed Alireza BahramiCorrespondent for AsiaN TEHRAN: The ninth day of the war in Iran was the beginning of the week. (The Iranian week is from Saturday to Friday). There was more traffic in the city. The number of citizens in the subway had increased significantly.…
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Tehran Residents Return Home
By Pooneh Nedai – IranTERHRAN: Today, after the ninth day of Israel’s attack and invasion of Iranian territory, during which many citizens fled Tehran, we witnessed the return of Tehran residents. After staying for several days in cities around Tehran and the northern regions of the country, Tehran’s citizens have…
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West Asia
War can never bring true liberation
Since weekends in Iran start on Saturday, the city regained some liveliness. About half of the banks reopened, while universities remained closed. Theaters and cinemas are expected to reopen soon. Some residents who had fled the city returned on Friday, saying they were exhausted and had come back to help…
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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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War and Life in Tehran
Ice cream parlour By Alireza Bahrami, Correspondent for AsiaNTEHRAN: Today I walked for four hours in the streets of Tehran. I chose my route to pass in front of the large army barracks near our house. Israel attacked these barracks in the first days of the invasion of Iran. The…
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