Arts & Culture – Page 21 – Asia Times

Afghanistan, Pakistan and surrounding countries on retro globe underneath a magnifying glass. Image: iStock

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Malaysia, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, World

Why Pakistan passionately desires peace in Afghanistan

by Zamir Awan December 26, 2018

China's manufacturing sector is included in the nation-wide "Market Access Negative List." Photo: AFP

Beijing, China, European Union, World

China announces new plans to boost overseas investment

by Asia Times staff December 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Vehicles and structures of the US-backed forces are seen on the outskirts of Manbij in northern Syria on December 26, 2018. Pro-Turkish armed groups have reinforced their presence on the outskirts of the city as Ankara threatens a new offensive against Kurdish forces. President Trump's announcement that he will pull troops out of the country has left the Kurds exposed to attack. Photo: Delil Souleiman / AFP

Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

US troop withdrawal heralds the New Syria

by M.K. Bhadrakumar December 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Pope Francis delivers his Christmas address from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. Photo: AFP

France, Israel, Middle East, Syria, World

Christmas message: Pope appeals for Middle East peace

by Asia Times staff December 25, 2018February 18, 2020

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani addresses parliament in Tehran on December 25. Photo: AFP

China, France, India, Iran, Middle East, South Asia, Turkey, World

Iran unveils budget to counter ‘cruel’ American sanctions

by Asia Times staff December 25, 2018February 18, 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping finishes his speech during a ceremony to mark the 40th anniversary of China's 'reform and opening up' in Beijing. Photo: AFP

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Shanghai, South Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, World

US trade war raises the specter of new Cold War

by Sebastien Falletti December 25, 2018February 18, 2020

الحي المسيحي بدمشق في عيد الميلاد المجيد. صورة: Mahmoud Nouelati

European Union, Lebanon, Middle East, Russia, Syria, World

Christmas makes a comeback in Damascus

by Sami Moubayed December 25, 2018February 18, 2020

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Knesset in Jerusalem on Monday. Photo: AFP

France, Israel, Middle East, World

Israel to hold early elections

by Asia Times staff December 25, 2018February 18, 2020

China will push ahead with advanced technology manufacturing. Photo: iStock

Beijing, China, European Union, World

China launches policies to boost economy and ease US tensions

by Asia Times staff December 24, 2018February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump speaks during his meeting with Colombian President Iv·n Duque after his speech at the United Nations in New York September 25, 2018. Photo: AFP / Nicholas Kamm

Afghanistan, China, European Union, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Turkey, World

Is Donald Trump signaling adieu to allies?

by Prakash Katoch December 24, 2018

Chief justice William Rehnquist administers the Presidential Oath of Office to George H W Bush during his January 20, 1989, inauguration ceremony at the United States Capitol. Photo: Wikipedia

Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Middle East, South Asia, Syria, World

On getting in and out of a swamp

by Norman A. Bailey December 24, 2018

Al Muraqqabat in Dubai where the incident took place. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, Egypt, Middle East, Philippines

Cleaner accused of molesting Filipina in her sleep

by Asia Times staff December 24, 2018February 18, 2020

刺繡是瑤族婦女維持生計的重要部分。相片：iStock

AT Finance, Vietnam

越南瑤族婦女竭力傳承傳統刺繡

by Asia Times staff December 24, 2018February 18, 2020

Indian Congress party president Rahul Gandhi has successfully dispelled claims that he was ineffectual or entitled. Photo: AFP

India, South Asia, World

A comeback for Congress

by Shashi Tharoor December 23, 2018

The Indonesian government bills the Trans-Papua Highway as a boost to economic growth for an impoverished region, but many Papuans see the project as a means to move troops. Photo: William Laurance

AT Finance, Australia, Bangladesh, China, Greater Bay Area, Indonesia, Oceania, South Asia, World

Papua attack shines a light on controversial road project

by Loren Bell December 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: AFP

Beijing, China, Iran, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, World

Ottawa demands Beijing release Canadian detainees

by Andrew Salmon and wires December 22, 2018February 18, 2020

A spear hand strike crashes through a wall: A striking emblem of Okinawa's "Dojo Bar." Photo: David Isenberg/Classical Fighting Arts

China, India, Japan, Northeast Asia, South Asia, World

Old-school karate still alive and kicking in 21st century Okinawa

by David Isenberg December 22, 2018February 18, 2020

Ogan Gurel, an American brain surgeon, scientific researcher and business consultant, believes he has the magic key to unlock Korea's latent creativity. Photo: Andrew Salmon/Asia Times

European Union, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea, World

Defying ‘Korean gravity,’ detonating innovation

by Andrew Salmon December 22, 2018February 18, 2020

The DDG-167 Shenzhen missile destroyer returns to port in Zhanjiang,, Guangdong Province, after an anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden in this file pic from August 2009.Photo: AFP

AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, China, European Union, India, Middle East, Oceania, Singapore, South Asia, World

Chinese Navy makes waves, spreads wings over Gulf, Indian Ocean

by Emanuele Scimia December 22, 2018February 18, 2020

The Khunjerab Pass, starting point of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Photo: Asia Times

AT Finance, Beijing, China, India, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, Shanghai, South Asia, World

On the road in the Karakoram

by Pepe Escobar December 22, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: Reuters/Stringer

Australia, China, European Union, France, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Northeast Asia, Oceania, World

Huawei claims Germany, France and Japan using its 5G products

by Asia Times staff December 22, 2018February 18, 2020

فتح مسلح النار على إسرائيليين في 9 ديسمبر/كانون الأول بالقرب من مستوطنة عوفرا الإسرائيلية بالضفة الغربية صورة:AFP

Israel, Middle East, World

Israeli raids undermine Palestinian Authority

by Mohammed Dahman December 21, 2018February 18, 2020

A couple posing for wedding photos at the Bund in Shanghai with the Pudong skyline in the background. Photo: iStock

China, Iraq, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia, World

Impact of 4 decades of China’s reforms and opening

by Zamir Awan December 21, 2018

India flag with China flag. Image: iStock

Beijing, China, European Union, India, Pakistan, South Asia, World, Wuhan

Did China ‘bowl India a googly’ on border talks?

by Prakash Katoch December 21, 2018

Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) is seen with Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei at the company’s R&D center in London during Xi’s state visit to Britain in October 2015. Photo: Reuters

Australia, Beijing, China, Iran, Mexico, Middle East, New Zealand, Oceania, World

All of our bets on China have been wrong

by Marshall Auerback December 21, 2018

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) shakes hands with Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih prior to a meeting in New Delhi on December 17, 2018. Photo: AFP / Prakash Singh

Beijing, China, India, Maldives, South Asia

India, Maldives warm their bilateral relationship

by Gunjan Singh December 21, 2018December 21, 2018

US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein speaks at a press conference about Chinese hacking. Photo: AFP

China

US, UK allege China-backed global hacking scheme

by Asia Times staff December 21, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: iStock

AT Finance, China, European Union, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, South Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, World

Sell everything – but look at emerging markets

by David P. Goldman December 21, 2018February 18, 2020

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Bharatiya Janata Party State President Amit Shah addresses people at the JK Stadium in Kankroli, Rajsamand in Rajasthan. Photo: AFP/The Times of India/Bhagirath Basnet

India, South Asia

Polarization in Rajasthan takes a toll on BJP’s performance

by Rajendra Prasad Sharma December 20, 2018February 18, 2020

The glorious view of the Hunza Valley and snow-capped mountains from the top of Baltit Fort. Photo: Asia Times

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Beijing, China, India, Iran, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, Shanghai, South Asia, United Kingdom, World

The new Great Game on the Roof of the World

by Pepe Escobar December 20, 2018February 18, 2020

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