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Iran-Scotland joint production to premiere at 30th Busan International Film Festival

Tehran Times · August 27, 2025

TEHRAN – The latest film by the Iranian-British filmmaker Hassan Nazer titled “Without Permission” will have its world premiere in the Official Competition section of the 30th Busan International Film Festival, set to be held in South Korea, from...

The Xi-Putin show may steal the spotlight at Tianjin

The Business Times Singapore · August 26, 2025

THE recent summer months have been a busy period of global diplomacy, from the Asia-Pacific to the Americas. Yet, the season continues with what is being billed as the largest ever Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, starting on...

Trump's Central Asia Gambit Risks Backfiring

MENAFN · August 25, 2025

Latest stories US needs to take Ukrainian and Russian drone operations seriously Cambodia's media more affected by funding and fear than AI Hard rivalry for Buddhism's soft power While lacking maritime access, Central Asia is increasingly central...

(SCO Tianjin Summit) China Focus: Health cooperation fortifies, broadens SCO ties

Xinhua News Agency ·

TIANJIN, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Yin Jian, a specialist from north China's Tianjin Municipality, was on a busy yet rewarding mission this summer. She and her team traveled to Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, where they worked to strengthen local...

Opinion: From Reform to Rights – Strengthening Uzbekistan’s Legal Foundations

Times of Central Asia · August 25, 2025

New Uzbekistan is pressing ahead with democratic reforms while pursuing a pragmatic foreign policy, deepening dialogue with the international community, and rolling out reforms that reinforce guarantees for human rights and fundamental freedoms....

Trump Administration Wants to Banish Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda

The Intercept · August 25, 2025

The Trump administration announced Monday it was processing Kilmar Abrego Garcia for expulsion to Uganda, threatening to banish him to the United States’ growing network of deportee dumping grounds for the second time. Abrego Garcia, a native of...

Pro-Palestinian Vandals Paint Death Threat At Virginia Home Of GHF Director

Daily Wire · August 12, 2025

Pro-Palestinian activists reportedly spray-painted “Death to the GHF” on the driveway of John Acree, acting director of U.S. aid group Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, at his Virginia home and vandalized his car, according to multiple sources. The...

2,000-Year-Old Tombs Unearthed in Kyrgyzstan Reveal Silk Road Past

Greek Reporter · August 12, 2025

Ancient tombs in Kyrgyzstan reveal clues about nomadic life along the Silk Road. Credit: Batken State University / Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic Archaeologists have uncovered tombs dating back nearly 2,000 years in...

Kiwis seek off-the-beaten-path travel for deeper connections

The New Zealand Herald · August 26, 2025

It’s a sentiment felt across the industry. At Flight Centre, Air and Product Manager Jen Staples says Kiwis always love Asia but are searching for destinations that feel properly unfamiliar and less crowded. Instead of Bali and Thailand, those...

Central Asian migrants face Russia’s cold shoulder

Deutsche Welle · August 21, 2025

For many residents of central Asian countries, Russia remains the only realistic option to earn a living abroad, given a lack of opportunities back home. A shared language, familiar bureaucracy and established migration networks made this a...

Taliban Officials Are No Longer ‘Acting’

The Diplomat · August 19, 2025

The Taliban’s Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhunzada has told officials to stop using the words “acting,” “interim,” or “caretaker” in their titles. This might seem like a slight language change, but it sends a clear message. The Taliban leadership...

Four years after Abbey Gate, veterans who saved civilians demand accountability

Fox News ·

President Donald Trump said that former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley said it was cheaper to leave equipment in Afghanistan, prompting the two to clash. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! On the four-year anniversary...

Sino-Russian Relations in Central Asia

CEPA · August 19, 2025

Executive Summary Despite the challenge from China, Russia continues to wield influence in the region. Russia and China have a comprehensive strategic partnership based on a relationship that has developed over 30 years, before the collapse of the...

Busan Film Festival Unveils Inaugural Competition Line-Up, Including Ten World Premieres

Deadline · August 26, 2025

South Korea’s Busan International Film Festival has unveiled the 14 titles selected for its inaugural competition section, ten of which are world premieres. The world premieres include four titles from Korea and two from Japan, along with Chinese...

Youth camp and film days kick off in CIS Cultural Capital [PHOTOS]

AzerNews · August 26, 2025

As part of its designation as the 2025 Cultural Capital of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the city of Lachin is hosting a vibrant series of events on August 26, including the CIS Youth Camp and International Film Days of CIS...

School Assembly News Headlines Today, 26 August 2025: Check and Read Important National, International, Sports, Entertainment, and Business Stories During Daily Assembly

Latestly · August 25, 2025

School Assembly News Headlines Today, 26 August 2025: Reading out important news headlines during the morning school assemblies is a daily ritual practised in schools. It helps students stay informed about current events at the national and...

May Trump’s trusted lackey Sergio Gor provide the silver bullet to fix US-India ties? Colour me sceptical

Firstpost · August 25, 2025

The naming of Sergio Gor, a key White House aide and a fierce Trump loyalist, as the new ambassador to India has added a new dimension to the ongoing US-India saga. Gor serves as the director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, and...

A corridor and an opportunity

The News International ·

In the aftermath of its withdrawal from Afghanistan, the United States faces a strategic challenge: how to maintain influence, facilitate trade and secure economic opportunities in Central Asia and Afghanistan without the extensive military...

Kazakhstan overtakes Russia and China in GDP per capita, reports IMF [Advocacy Lab Content]

EurActiv · August 26, 2025

Kazakhstan is set to become the wealthiest country in the post-Soviet space in terms of GDP per capita, marking a significant advance for the Central Asian nation, which has now overtaken traditionally stronger economies. According to new data...

SCO Tianjin Summit will strengthen both the organization and global governance

Beijing Review ·

The closing ceremony of the 2025 SCO Film Festival in Chongqing Municipality on July 6 (XINHUA) From August 31 to September 1, leaders from more than 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations will gather in the northern Chinese port...