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Dar says regional connectivity not optional, essential for growth and shared progress
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that regional connectivity was not optional, terming it essential for growth and shared progress. “Connectivity is not optional. It is essential for stability, growth and shared...
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International Snow Leopard Day: Protecting the Mountain Ghosts of Central Asia
The International Snow Leopard Day was established following the World Forum on Snow Leopard Conservation held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in October 2013. Since then, October 23 has been celebrated annually to raise awareness of this rare and...
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What does Erdogan want from South Africa?
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. (Flickr) As Türkiye and South Africa are regional powers, members of major international bodies and expanding their trade and cooperation, a large South African delegation, led by Deputy President Paul Mashatile,...
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Turkic nations commit to greater global role
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Euronews
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By Bojan Brkic Published on 15/10/2025 - 16:00 GMT+2 Amid shifting geopolitical dynamics and rising economic potential, the Turkic states are gaining new weight on the global stage. This growing influence framed the 12th Presidential Summit of...
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Int'l Snow Leopard Day: Global call for conservation
On October 23 every year, the world comes together to observe International Snow Leopard Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the conservation of one of the planet’s most elusive and endangered animals, the snow leopard, Azernews...
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Iraq signs preliminary deals for LNG supply
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Zawya
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OPEC member Iraq has reached a preliminary agreement with Qatar and Oman to supply it with liquefied natural gas (LNG) after a deal with Turkmenistan bogged down because of objections by the U.S., an Iraqi official told Iraq’s Shafaq News Agency...
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PM reviews uplift projects in KP
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday held an important meeting with Members of Parliament and political leaders from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to discuss the country’s overall political landscape and review the...
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UNICEF Delivers Vital Supplies To Children Who Need Them Most
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Forbes
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UNICEF’s Supply operation is always on standby, ready to get lifesaving medicines, vaccines, therapeutic food, hygiene kits and other essential items to children and families in need quickly and efficiently. A look at what the division achieved in...
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The unquiet frontier
For too long, Pakistan has endured the illusion that diplomacy alone could secure peace along its western frontier. The recent Pakistan–Afghanistan border clashes have merely torn that illusion apart. These are not impulsive exchanges of fire but...
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Kazakhstan Highlights Wildlife Recovery Efforts at IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi
ASTANA — Kazakhstan joined more than 150 countries at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 9-15, where over 10,000 participants explored global conservation and sustainable...
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Days After Muttaqi Visit, India Restores Full Embassy in Kabul
India on Tuesday announced the restoration of its mission in Kabul from a “technical office” to a fully functioning Embassy of India, marking a key shift in its diplomatic approach toward Afghanistan. The move follows the recent visit of Afghan...
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The capital's healthcare infrastructure is being strengthened
The opening of a modern Health Centre, built in the Garadashayak residential complex in the Bagtyyarlyk etrap, took place today in the capital, adding to the list of large-scale events organized to mark Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers' Day...
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New Healthcare Facilities’ Foundation Laying Ceremonies were Held across the Country
New Healthcare Facilities’ Foundation Laying Ceremonies were Held across the Country On October 10, on the occasion of Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers’ Day in Turkmenistan, foundation laying ceremonies were held for modern medical...
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Dushanbe Hosts Putin and Leaders of Commonwealth of Independent States
An October 8-10 summit in Dushanbe brought together the presidents of Russia, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, and Armenia. The three-day event, which locked down the Tajik capital’s city center...
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Al Ahli held to 2-2 draw by FK Arkadag
Action during the AFC Champions League Two Group B clash between Al Ahli and FK Arkadag at Al Thumama Stadium yesterday. Doha, Qatar: A resurgent FK Arkadag came from behind to force a 2-2 draw with hosts Al Ahli SC in their AFC Champions League...
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From Ukraine To Central Asia, The Broad Impact Of China's Latest Rare Earth Restrictions
China’s latest export controls on rare-earth minerals risk not only reigniting a trade war with the United States, they could also come with far-reaching implications for efforts to rearm Ukraine and infrastructure development in Central Asia....
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Congressional Panel Urges Trump to Host C5+1 Summit This Year
A U.S. congressional foreign affairs panel is asking U.S. President Donald Trump to host a meeting in Washington, D.C. with leaders from Central Asia by the end of 2025. The proposal was made in an October 20 letter to Trump by Bill Huizenga, a...
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UPSC Key: Blackbucks, Rangarajan Line, and Gold ETF
Preliminary Examination: General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity. Mains Examination: General Studies-III: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Story continues below this ad What’s...
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Arkadag rally to hold Al Ahli 2-2 at Al Thumama
AFC Doha A resurgent FK Arkadag came from behind to force a 2-2 draw with hosts Al Ahli SC in their AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 Group B clash at the Al Thumama Stadium on Wednesday. Defender Matej Mitrovic’s header and a thunderous strike by...
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From Belt and Road to Backlash: Edward Lemon and Bradley Jardine Discuss China in Central Asia
As China invests billions in Central Asian oilfields, railways, and cities, the region’s response is anything but passive. In Backlash: China’s Struggle for Influence in Central Asia, Bradley Jardine and Edward Lemon document how Central Asians –...
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