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Central Asia
Japarov Rules Out Early Polls, Pledges Sweeping Crackdown on Crime and Corruption
Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadyr Japarov has dismissed speculation about early elections and regional rifts, while reaffirming a strong commitment to combating…
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Trump Gives Iran 30 Days to Strike Deal as Netanyahu Voices Skepticism
On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped Washington and Iran could reach a deal within the next month,…
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Iran Warns Strait of Hormuz Could Close if US Conflict Breaks Out
Any potential military confrontation between the United States and Iran would pose a serious threat to global energy security and…
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Central Asia
Almaty Police Dismantle Online Drug Network, Arrest 11 in Major Sting
Law enforcement officers in Almaty have shut down an online drug store that operated a contactless narcotics distribution network across…
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World Bank Eyes up to $6 Billion Kazakhstan Package under new Six-Year Plan
Kazakhstan is entering a new phase of large-scale cooperation with the World Bank Group, with potential support of up to…
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Japarov Says Security Chief’s Ouster Aimed at Preventing Political Rift
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has disclosed the reason behind the dismissal of Kyrgyzstan’s powerful security chief Kamchybek Tashiev, saying the…
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Uzbekistan Tops ‘Team Spirit’ Military Contest in Pakistan with Record Score
The national team of Uzbekistan’s Defense Ministry secured first place at the ninth International “Team Spirit” competition in Pakistan, delivering…
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Kazakhstan to Vote on ‘Complete Reboot’ Constitution on March 15
Kazakhstan will hold a constitutional referendum on March 15, in what President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has described as “a complete reboot”…
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Kazakhstan sets March 15 Referendum on new Constitution
Kazakhstan is heading toward a major political milestone after President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree scheduling a nationwide referendum on…
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Central Asia
Pakistan Reaffirms ‘Brotherly’ Ties with Uzbekistan, Zardari Accepts Mirziyoyev’s Invitation
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday reaffirmed that Pakistan attaches great importance to its close brotherly relations with Uzbekistan,…
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