Category: Society
Bahrain, Kyrgyzstan explore opportunities for closer ties
By Habib Toumi MANAMA: Bahrain and Kyrgyzstan are set to enhance relations and expand cooperation across several areas, the Kyrgyz foreign minister has said. “Talks with HRH the Crown Prince […]
Kyrgyzstan among Asia’s top five in World Press Freedom Ranking 2022
By Habib Toumi BISHKEK: The lush greenery is nothing short of spectacular, providing a soothing and refreshing sentiment. Oak Park, one of Bishkek’s oldest parks, is home to very large […]
Kazakhstan to move from super-presidential system to a presidential system with a strong parliament
NUR-SULTAN: Around 11.7 million Kazakhstanis are registered to cast their ballots on constitutional reforms that, according to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will bring big changes to the nation. The novelties […]
In the wake of the Texas school shooting … Guns instead of Pens?
By Dr. Hassan Humeida KIEL: It has been days since the fatal shots were fired. This time in an elementary school. The casualties? 22 dead, including 19 schoolchildren, two […]
Singapore denies entry to ‘extremist’ Indonesian preacher
By Ivan Lim, Former AJA President, Contributor to AsiaN SINGAPORE: On May 16, an Indonesian preacher Abdul Somad Batubara travelled from neighbouring Batam island by boat and arrived at Tanah Merah […]
Spotlight on Kyrgyzstan as first Eurasian Economic Forum kicks off in Bishkek
BISHKEK: The First Eurasian Economic Forum was opened in the capital of Kyrgyzstan Bishkek attended by about 2,500 participants. In his welcoming speech, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers […]
First for Saudi Arabia as domestic flight takes off with all-female crew
JEDDAH: Saudi women have made history by flying a plane with a fully female crew. “For the first time in Saudi aviation history! #flyadeal operated the first flight with an […]
Reflections on Philippine elections
By Alin Ferrer-Garganera, Public service media practitioner Radio anchor/ broadcaster MANILA: We just concluded the national elections in the Philippines on May 9, 2022, and the results are in. To […]
Bishkek’s mesmerizing parks – Where history, nature co-exist peacefully
BISHKEK: Taking a stroll in Ala-Too Square, the cultural and political hotspot in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, my mind went back to a lecture delivered by Professor Hyunjoon Yoo […]
The Burana Tower: A fascinating history of grandeur in Kyrgyzstan
By Habib Toumi BISHKEK: In the interpretation of dreams, climbing spiral stairs is a sign that you are on the right path to spiritual growth and that good things that […]