Category: People
Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor included in World Heritage List
By Kuban Andymen ASHGABAT: Historical sites along the “Silk Road: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor” route have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The decision was made at the 45th session […]
For Malaysians, embracing Malaysia Day with love for country strengthens unity among races
By Haib Toumi KUALA LUMPUR: For Malaysians, Malaysia Day is not just another public holiday. And it also goes beyond the mere commemoration of the formation of nation named Malaysia. […]
Pakistan-Afghanistan border closed
By Nasir Aijaz The AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: Entire trade activities between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been suspended since last five days following the closure of Torkham Border due to unprovoked […]
The UAE’s passion for falcons soars high at ADIHEX 2023
ABU DHABI: The deep passion and the robust links between Emiratis and the falcon remain a strong feature of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), an annual […]
‘Rise Up Again, Korea’ by Artistic Director Lim Chung-Wha
By Lee Sang-ki Former President of Asia Journalist Association, Publisher of The AsiaN SEOUL: The most important holiday of the year in Korea is Chuseok. Chuseok is also called Hangawi, and […]
Fishing: UAE first all-women team shares accomplishments, inspiration, motivation
ABU DHABI: An all-women fishing team in the Gulf might sound a buzzword, but for a group of young Emirati women, it is a strong sense of accomplishment, an inspiration […]
Shanmugaratnam elected Singapore President
By Ivan Lim Former AJA President, Contributor to AsiaN SINGAPORE: The president-elect of Singapore is brimming with ideas and plans to ensure Singapore is “more than just another small nation”. […]
General election mode in Singapore’s presidential race
By Ivan Lim Former AJA President, Contributor to AsiaN SINGAPORE: As Singaporeans go to the polls on Sept 1 to elect a new President, a non-partisan office, the electioneering is […]
240 people oppressed in 1920-1931 Soviet Uzbekistan rehabilitated
By Kuban Abdymen TASHKENT: Uzbekistan’s Supreme Court of Uzbekistan has rehabilitated an additional 240 individuals who were victims of oppression during the 1920 – 1931 period. This information was reported […]
Two Asians win U.S. Award for Global Anti-Racism Champions
WASHINGTON: Two Asian nationals, a Bangladeshi and a Nepalese, were among the six laureates worldwide hailed for winning the first annual U.S. Secretary of State’s Award for Global Anti-Racism Champions. […]