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Rajnath for roadmap on de-escalation, border demarcation
The Indian Express
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June 27, 2025
Eight months after the disengagement of troops at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has told his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun that there is need for a “structured roadmap of permanent...
Rajnath refuses to sign SCO draft statement: Significance, explained in 3 points
The Indian Express
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June 26, 2025
Rajnath Singh SCO Document Refusal Explained: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (June 26) refused to sign the draft statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting, after the document omitted the reference to the Pahalgam...
Astana Declaration of the Second Central Asia-China Summit
News Central Asia
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June 20, 2025
The second China-Central Asia Summit was held in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan, on June 17, 2025. The full text of the Astana Declaration of the Second Central Asia-China Summit is given below. Astana Declaration of the Second Central Asia-China...
Michael Hudson: War on Iran is fight for US unipolar control of world
Geopolitical Economy
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June 23, 2025
Opponents of the war with Iran say that the war is not in American interests, seeing that Iran does not pose any visible threat to the United States. This appeal to reason misses the neoconservative logic that has guided U.S. foreign policy for...
Largest Indian genome study reveals 50,000 years of genetic history
Medical News
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June 27, 2025
With around 5,000 different ethno-linguistic and religious groups, India is one of the most culturally and genetically diverse countries in the world. Yet, it remains underrepresented in genomic surveys, even when compared to other non-European...
Malhama and Albanian Tactical Groups Train New Syrian Army and Special Forces
The Jamestown Foundation
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Executive Summary: Foreign-led jihadist groups Malhama Tactical and Albanian Tactical are now training Syria’s newly formed army and special forces under the post-Assad government. These groups, once aligned with Hay’at Taḥrīr al-Shām (HTS) and...
Seven UW students receive Fulbright exchange awards for study, research and teaching positions around the world
University of Washington
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June 26, 2025
Global | News releases June 26, 2025 Seven UW students and recent alumni were selected for Fulbright exchange awards. Top row: Emily Bassett, Thomas Key, Vincent Da, Elana Skeers. Bottom row: Sabrina Prestes Oliveira, Jack Regala and Annabella...
The Evolving Paradigm of Counterterrorism
Khabarhub
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June 27, 2025
Terrorism has multiple definitions, leading to varied responses worldwide. Whether it is the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Twin Towers in New York, the recent Pahalgam attack, or the war against Iran’s proxies—including Operation Midnight Hammer,...
India stresses on roadmap of permanent engagement, de-escalation to solve border issues with China
The Indian Express
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June 27, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Thursday highlighted the necessity of solving the complex border issues between India and China through a “structured roadmap of permanent engagement and de-escalation” during a bilateral meeting with his Chinese...
Why Did India Refuse To Sign the Joint Declaration at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
Latestly
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June 26, 2025
Mumbai, June 26: India refused to sign the joint statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao on Thursday, June 26, objecting to efforts by China and Pakistan to dilute references to terrorism,...
Scarlet Poppies International Festival to bring together five countries
24.kg
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June 25, 2025
22:17, 25 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizada KUTUEVA 22:17, 25 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizada KUTUEVA The International Festival Scarlet Poppies will be held on the shore of Issyk-Kul Lake from June 26 to July...
Kyrgyzstan Passes Bill Banning Online Pornography
Pravda.ru
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June 25, 2025
Kyrgyzstan Passes Bill Banning Online Pornography On June 25, the Kyrgyz Parliament passed a bill banning access to websites containing pornographic content within the country, according to the press service of the legislative body. The bill was...
Cuba to attend Intervision 2025 international music competition
Cuban News Agency
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June 25, 2025
HAVANA, Cuba, Jun 24 (ACN) Cuban singer Zulema Iglesias will represent Cuba at the Intervision 2025 International Music Competition, scheduled for next September at Moscow's Live Arena. Representatives from more than 20 countries will also...
With Iran Weakened by US and Israel, ISIS Rejoices and Resurges
Newsweek
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June 24, 2025
While uncertainty lingers in the wake of President Donald Trump's surprise ceasefire announcement in a war that has raged between Iran and Israel—and drawn in direct U.S. intervention—another archnemesis of Tehran lurks in the shadows. The Islamic...
‘Ball of Confusion’
Business Recorder
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June 23, 2025
“Ball of Confusion” is a 1970 hit song by a US band called The Temptations, and is an example of the “psychedelic soul” style and is also noteworthy for its overtly political themes. This article will endeavor to compare the lyrics with what is...
The Hearth of Hospitality: The Importance of the Chaikhana in Central Asia
Times of Central Asia
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June 20, 2025
“Every meal begins with tea and ends with tea. Every guest is welcomed with tea. Every festival and every ceremony – from the celebration of birth to wedding to funeral – must feature tea” – Ketan Desai. Across Central Asia, the chaikhana, or...
U.S. rejects nearly 65% of visa applications from citizens of Uzbekistan.
Kun.uz
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June 25, 2025
Last year, 64.41% of Uzbek citizens who applied for B-1/B-2 visitor visas to the United States were denied – marking the highest rejection rate among Central Asian countries. According to a report released by the U.S. Department of State, 64.41%...
Armenia’s foreign ministry hits back at resolutions from Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
JAMnews
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June 24, 2025
Armenia slams OIC resolutions Following a ministerial conference, member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) adopted the “Istanbul Declaration” and a series of resolutions initiated by Azerbaijan, including one asserting “the...
The extensive collaboration potential
Beijing Review
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The construction site of a key control project for the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway in Jalal-Abad Region of Kyrgyzstan on April 29 (XINHUA) The Second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan, concluded with several...
Battlefield 6 Leaked Footage Teases Cinematic Destructive Moments
Game Rant
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June 21, 2025
New Battlefield 6 footage has been leaked, teasing some of the game's cinematic and destructive moments from the single-player campaign. Leaks for Battlefield 6 suggest that the game will have multiple modes, including the signature multiplayer...