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Rajnath Singh Briefs Belarusian, Tajik, Kazakh And Chinese Counterparts On Pahalgam Attack, Op Sindoor
MENAFN
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June 27, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has briefed his Belarusian, Tajik, Kazakh and Chinese counterparts on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. He met them on the sidelines of the Shanghai...
Iran will triumph over darkness, restoring faith in its peaceful culture, Tajik scholar says
Tehran Times
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June 22, 2025
TEHRAN- A professor from the Tajik International University of Foreign Languages 'Sotim Ulughzoda' expressed confidence that the ongoing conflict will end with a victory of light over darkness, led by Iran, and that the world will once again...
Good integration of immigrants? “One of the most effective ways is schools”
Portugal Pulse
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June 23, 2025
Presidential candidate Marques Mendes visited the Visconde de Juromenha School Group in Mem Martins, Sintra, today. This institution is attended by students representing 52 nationalities, with nearly a third of the 1,500 students being of foreign...
World News | Vance Blames California Dems for Violent Immigration Protests, Calls Sen Alex Padilla 'Jose'
Latestly
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June 21, 2025
Los Angeles, Jun 21 (AP) Vice President JD Vance on Friday accused California Gov Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass of encouraging violent immigration protests as he used his appearance in Los Angeles to rebut criticism from state and...
President inaugurates New Diagnostic, Treatment, and Training Center at Tajik National University
Asia Plus
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13:41, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus On Friday June 20, President Emomali Rahmon and Dushanbe Mayor Rustam Emomali officially opened the new Diagnostic, Treatment, and Training Center of Tajik National University, located within the university's student...
President and Dushanbe mayor inaugurate Smart City headquarters to boost digital transformation
Asia Plus
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10:19, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus President Emomali Rahmon, alongside Majlisi Milli (Tajikistan’s upper chamber of parliament) Rustam Emomali, who is also Mayor of Dushanbe, today officially inaugurated the new headquarters of the State Unitary...
Hundreds of power grid violations uncovered in Tajikistan: criminal proceedings instituted
Asia Plus
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16:40, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Widespread violations in Tajikistan’s electricity sector have led to thousands of people being held accountable and the initiation of numerous criminal cases, following extensive prosecutorial inspections. According...
Some local authorities failing to fund schools, says deputy minister of education
Asia Plus
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10:30, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus A senior official from the Ministry of Education has raised concerns over local government inaction in supporting public schools. Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Tajikistan, Badridin Muzaffarzoda, has...
GLOBALink | China's Luban Workshop in Tajikistan: A bridge of friendship, cooperation
Xinhua News Agency
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Since its establishment in 2022, the Luban Workshop in Tajikistan has provided learning and training opportunities for more than 1,500 local students. As the first such workshop in Central Asia, it has served as a bridge of friendship between...
Central Asia–China Summit yields new agreements on trade, connectivity, and culture
Daryo
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June 18, 2025
Leaders of Central Asian countries and China signed a series of multilateral agreements during the Second Central Asia–China Summit, marking a step forward in regional cooperation across trade, infrastructure, and cultural ties. Source:...
Badakhshan: Taliban’s Rule Under Pressure Since Local Disappointment and External Pressure
SpecialEurasia
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July 15, 2025
Executive Summary The Taliban’s control in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province is reportedly facing growing challenges. Civil unrest stems from the marginalisation of ethnic minorities, heavy-handed anti-drug policies, and eroding national unity....
Central Asian Nations Rank Low in Global Mental Health Index
Times of Central Asia
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July 16, 2025
Mental health remains a significant challenge across Central Asia, with populations reporting high levels of distress and rising rates of self-harm. According to the Mental State of the World survey, Uzbekistan ranked 74th out of 82 countries on...
These 6 High Jewelry Collections Are Artful Masterpieces—and We're Obsessed
Veranda
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July 15, 2025
Summer is the season of high jewelry launches, and these recent manifestos of artistry, craftsmanship, and design from the jewelry powerhouses have come together in a particularly jaw-dropping way. Here, we're highlighting the masterpieces that...
Kazakhstan Delivers Strongest Half-Year Economic Growth in 14 Years
The Astana Times
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July 15, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economy grew by 6.2% between January and June, the highest growth in 14 years, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin said at a July 15 government meeting. Last year’s growth in the same...
Azerbaijan reveals participant mumbers for CIS Games
AzerNews
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July 15, 2025
Azerbaijan has disclosed the number of nations and delegations set to participate in the upcoming 3rd CIS Games, Azernews reports, citing Baku City Circuit Operations Company (BCC). A total of 1,846 athletes and 2,666 officials from eight...
10th edition of the Children of the Commonwealth international cultural and educational forum was held in Minsk
Turkmenistan Golden Age
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July 15, 2025
On July 13, 2025, the 10th edition of the Children of the Commonwealth international cultural and educational forum was held in the National Children's Educational and Health Center "Zubrenok", in which a delegation from Turkmenistan took part....
Obid Khakimov: Uzbekistan’s initiatives energize cooperation in bilateral and multilateral formats
News Central Asia
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July 15, 2025
Obid Khakimov, Director of the Center for Economic Research and Reforms under the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan (CEIR) From July 2 to 4, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid a state visit to Azerbaijan, during which the...
Cultural heritage is a voice against hostile narratives, Iran tourism minister says
Tehran Times
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July 9, 2025
TEHRAN – In a press conference held on Tuesday afternoon, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, along with his deputies, addressed the ministry’s role in shaping cultural resilience during the...
Deanship of Diplomatic Corps organizes farewell for 6 outgoing envoys
Arab Times
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July 12, 2025
Outgoing envoys at the cake-cutting ceremony KUWAIT CITY, July 12: The Deanship of the Diplomatic Corps in Kuwait organized a farewell ceremony for six ambassadors who completed their assignments in the country. The ceremony was held at the St....
Central Asia’s Emerging Problem with Narcotics Trafficking
SpecialEurasia
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July 10, 2025
Executive Summary This report highlights the significant increase in narcotics trafficking and related law enforcement operations across Central Asia, particularly in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. The large heroin and synthetic drug...