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In the danger zone: UN warns of growing drought risk in Tajikistan and Central Asia
Asia Plus
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13:46, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus A new UN-backed report has placed Central Asia among the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions, warning of intensified droughts, glacier loss, and mounting environmental and economic risks — with Tajikistan at the...
One in four Tajikistan residents lives below the poverty line, says World Bank report
Asia Plus
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11:10, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Despite steady progress in reducing poverty, more than 25% of Tajikistan’s population continues to live below the international poverty line — surviving on less than US$3.65 a day. This finding is detailed in the...
Clash against World Cup qualifiers Iran - a true test of Harimau Malaya’s progress - Cklamovski
The Sun Daily
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July 4, 2025
HARIMAU Malaya head coach Peter Cklamovski is taking on the challenge that awaits his team at the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup, especially the clash against tournament favourites and World Cup qualifiers Iran. Describing the showdown as a major...
Parties to Iranian conflict recognize need to return to diplomacy — foreign minister
TASS
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June 25, 2025
ASHGABAT, June 25. /TASS/. The parties involved in the Iran-Israel conflict are beginning to recognize the need to shift the situation back to a political and diplomatic path, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during an address to staff,...
Methane Leaks from Fossil Fuels Hit Record Highs. And We’re Still Looking the Other Way
ZME Science
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July 3, 2025
Gas flaring at oil drilling site on the Napo river, Amazone, Ecuador. If you’ve ever looked at a flare burning brightly above a liquefied natural gas facility, it pretty much looks just like any other flame. But from above, satellites detect...
Synthetic drugs replacing Afghan heroin: UN warns of rising threats in Central Asia
Asia Plus
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16:57, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Central Asian countries, including Tajikistan, are facing a new wave of drug-related challenges as synthetic substances such as methamphetamine, pregabalin, and nitazenes increasingly replace Afghan heroin. With...
ECO Prepares for the 17th ECO Summit in Azerbaijan
News Central Asia
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June 28, 2025
The Republic of Azerbaijan will host the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit on July 3–4, 2025, in Khankendi, reaffirming its leadership in promoting regional cooperation and sustainable development. The Summit will convene ECO...
Letter to FIFA Re. Impact of U.S. Immigration Policies on the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup
Human Rights Watch
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July 2, 2025
July 1, 2025 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Gianni Infantino President Fédération Internationale de Football Association FIFA-Strasse 20, P.O. Box 8044 Zurich, Switzerland Re: Impact of U.S. Immigration Policies on the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026...
Central Asia and Mongolia Forge New Trade Frontiers
Oil Price
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June 26, 2025
For the past few years, Central Asian states focused on settling border disputes and forging stronger trade connections among themselves. Now it seems they are ready to broaden their horizons to include Mongolia, a country with strong cultural and...
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FirstUp: PM Modi to visit Trinidad and Tobago, Amarnath Yatra to begin... The headlines today
Firstpost
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July 3, 2025
It is set to be a busy Thursday with several events lined up for the day. Firstly, PM Modi is set to visit Trinidad and Tobago as part of his five-nation tour. In India, thousands of pilgrims will embark on the holy Amarnath Yatra set to begin...
Kyiv Celebrated the Day of Culture and Art Workers, aswell as the Poetry of Magtymguly Fragi
News Central Asia
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June 28, 2025
On June 27, the Turkmen people honor the outstanding master of words, the genius humanist, the Turkmen poet and thinker Magtymguly Fragi. At the same time, they honor the workers of the creative field, creating and developing the national culture....
Aliyev and Uzbek President Mirziyoyev meet in Baku
Open Caucasus Media
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July 3, 2025
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...
For the glory of the city of Arkadag
Turkmenistan State News Agency: Turkmenistan Today
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June 29, 2025
Today, a solemn event and a festive conference were held here, dedicated to the second anniversary of the founding of the city of Arkadag, which is a visible symbol of the era of the Revival of the new epoch of the powerful state. The...
Flying devastators: Central Asia faces surge in locust infestations
Asia Plus
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15:26, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus A triple threat of locust outbreaks is sweeping across Central Asia, including Tajikistan, posing a severe risk to agriculture in the region. In 2025, authorities have reported significant infestations of three...
Event In Azerbaijan's Lachin Explores Women's Role In Urban Development
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) LACHIN, Azerbaijan, July 2. A panel session themed "The Role of Women in Urban Development" has been held as part of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Women's Forum in Lachin, Trend 's correspondent sent to...
Uzbekistan firms its status as Central Asia’s economic hub pre-ECO summit in Khankendi
Daryo
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July 2, 2025
On July 3-4, the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) will unfold in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, and this event will be a feather in the cap of regional partnership development. Among the member states, Uzbekistan stands out as...
Flightpath shuffle: how conflict in the Middle East has reshaped air routes
The Independent
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June 29, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
How Amnezia VPN is Fighting Internet Censorship with Open-Source Technology?
MediaNama
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July 3, 2025
“They do have Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) systems, and currently, they are incorporating AI, obviously,” said Mazay Banzaev and Ana D, of Amnezia VPN, in an interview with MediaNama’s managing editor, Sashidhar KJ. They were referring to the...
OGT 2025 – 30 Years of Energy Leadership
News Central Asia
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June 26, 2025
Official registration is now open for the30th Anniversary International Conference and Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2025” (OGT 2025), which will take place from October 22 to 24, 2025, in Ashgabat. Over the past three decades, the OGT...
Uzbekistan's Deepening Ties with China Fuels Public Debate
Oil Price
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July 2, 2025
Rumors that the Uzbek government is handing over farmland to Chinese investors keep bubbling up despite repeated and categorical denials from officials, putting Tashkent in an uncomfortable spot. The latest flare up came after a video made the...