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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...
Owner: Russian Government
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...
Owner: Turkmenistan Government
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...
Owner: Fazil Abbasov
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...
Owner: Turkmenistan Government
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...
Owner: James Pach
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...
Owner: Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman & Mir Javed Rahman
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...
Owner: Afridi Family
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...
Owner: Integrated Whale Media Investment & other shareholders
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...
Owner: Nitin A. Gokhale
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....
Owner: American Government
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...
Owner: Guild of Independent Journalists
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 –...
Owner: Giorgio Fiacconi
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...
Owner: H.E. Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Al-Thani
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...
Owner: Goenka Family
Mini and Micro Investments and Other Instruments for Self-Reliance
Tariq Saeedi In the quest for economic advancement, developing countries often turn to foreign investments that must eventually be repaid, like loans for critical infrastructure and growth initiatives. These inflows can spark progress, but they...
Owner: Tariq Saeedi
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...
Owner: Giorgio Fiacconi
Kazakhstan, EU to Boost Green Energy and Infrastructure Projects
ALMATY — Kazakhstan has signed memoranda of cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) on Oct. 10 to expand investment in renewable energy, hydropower, and power grid...
Owner: Guild of Independent Journalists
Yerevan commemorates the liberation of Yerevan Fortress from Persian rule
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ArmInfo. A flower-laying ceremony took place in the Armenian capital at the statue of the outstanding Russian commander Ivan Paskevich, marking the 198th anniversary of the liberation of Yerevan during the Russo-Persian War of 1826-1928. According...
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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...
Owner: Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani
Pasni vs. Gwadar: The Port Duel and the New Logistics of Eurasia
The potential rivalry between Pakistan’s Pasni Port, in which Islamabad is hoping to court U.S. interest, and the China-backed Gwadar Port reflects the broader competition between the United States and China for access to resources, critical...
Owner: James Pach