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What’s in Name of Central Asian Nations
The Astana Times
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August 1, 2025
ASTANA – “What’s in a name?” Juliet asks Romeo, suggesting that names are just labels and do not define who someone truly is. Yet, across cultures, there seems to be a perpetual interest in where the names come from – whether they belong to...
Uzbekistan: From a Vulnerable Position to Regional Economic Leadership
Eurasia Magazine
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Geography as a Challenge — and a Strategy The absence of access to the sea complicates logistics, raises the cost of exports and imports, and necessitates the development of multilateral transport corridors. Instead of opting for isolation,...
Report: Trump wants to expand Abraham Accords into Central Asia, beginning with Israel's ally Azerbaijan
I24 News
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The U.S. administration of President Donald Trump seeks to bring Azerbaijan and some Central Asian allies into the Abraham Accords, Reuters reported on Friday citing five sources with knowledge of the matter. The historic Abraham Accords, inked in...
Tajikistan to Introduce 10-Point Grading System in Schools
Times of Central Asia
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July 31, 2025
Beginning September 1, secondary schools in Tajikistan will adopt a new 10-point grading system, the country’s Minister of Education and Science, Rahim Saidzoda, announced at a press conference today, according to Khovar. Saidzoda stated that...
Cowboy Celebration at Pioneer Bluffs
The Emporia Gazette - Kansas
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“What better place to honor Day of the Cowboy than here at Pioneer Bluffs?” Jeff Davidson, Pioneer Bluffs board chair, posed the rhetorical question Saturday afternoon to a crowd of more than one hundred spread out under a huge shade tree in the...
Turkmen Migrants Face Deportations as Russia Escalates Crackdown
Times of Central Asia
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August 1, 2025
Russian authorities are intensifying their deportation of foreign nationals under a sweeping crackdown on irregular migration, with Turkmen citizens increasingly targeted, according to Turkmen News. Deportation Without Trial Under new rules...
Groundbreaking First Ascent Expedition to Redefine Disability in the Mountains
Ethical Marketing News
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August 1, 2025
In a bold new chapter for inclusive adventure, quadriplegic mountaineer and TV Presenter Ed Jackson along with amputee and disability advocate Luke Tarrant are set to attempt the highest first ascent ever undertaken by people with disabilities....
Mongolia Participates in “Making Asia” International Art Festival
Montsame News Agency
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Bishkek, July 24, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Artists of the State National Song and Dance Academic Ensemble of Mongolia opened the gala concert of the “Making Asia” International Art Festival, held in the Kyrgyz Republic on July 20-22, 2025. The concert was...
Ekaterina Barabanova: Why the CIS needs to challenge talent strategy before 2027
Daryo
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July 30, 2025
The labor markets across Central Asia are evolving fast, but the region could soon find itself facing a critical shortage of skilled professionals. Ekaterina Barabanova, Director of People Development at Rostelecom, shares her insights on how...
Iran ranks second at International Biology Olympiad
Tehran Times
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July 27, 2025
TEHRAN – Four Iranian students clinched three gold medals and a silver medal at the 36th International Biology Olympiad (IBO 2025), ranking second among 81 countries, up from third in 2024. Siavash Pezeshpour, Ali Soleimanzadeh Kalahroudi, and...
Which third countries is the US deporting migrants to?
The New Arab
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Activists protest outside of the Jacob K. Javitz Federal Building, where Federal agents patrol the halls of immigration court, detaining immigrants for deportation on 24 July 2025, in New York City. [Getty] On Friday, Florida governor Ron DeSantis...
Greco-Roman wrestlers advance to U 17 World Championship semifinals
Today.Az
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Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler have advances to the semifinals of U 17 World Wrestling Championship. Abdurrahman Huseynli (45 kg) defeated American Thales Silva 6:3 and Georgian Saba Abashidze 9:6 to reach the semifinals. He will next face...
Wild history of jailed ex-premier’s US$3 million mansion keeps buyers wary
The Business Times Singapore
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August 1, 2025
[ASTANA] The bureaucrats at Kazakhstan’s state asset management company are facing a task that’s as unusual as it’s near impossible: selling a villa of the highest luxury. The 2,878-square-metre house in the swankiest corner of the capital,...
Iranian students garner silver medals at IPhO 2025
Tehran Times
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July 26, 2025
TEHRAN – Five Iranian students secured silver medals at the 55th International Physics Olympiad, ranking 11th globally. Held from July 18 to 24 in Paris, the IPhO 2025 brought together 440 candidates from over 90 countries. Mohammad-Hassan...
SCO members in talks to establish comprehensive centre to address security threats: China
The Economic Times
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July 31, 2025
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states are accelerating consultations to establish a comprehensive centre to deal with security threats and challenges, China said on Thursday. China is this year's rotating chair of the 10-member...
Woman living in park for 20 years receives apartment from Osh Mayor
24.kg
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July 29, 2025
14:50, 29 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Gulmira MAKANBAI KYZY 14:50, 29 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Gulmira MAKANBAI KYZY The Mayor of Osh, Zhenishbek Toktorbaev, has gifted a two-room apartment to Gulbara Abdraeva, a...
Pak-Kyrgz agree to enhance trade volume up to $100m
Daily Times
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July 28, 2025
Federal Minister for Power Division and Energy Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari said that Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan trade and economic relations will continue to serve as a foundation of our bilateral partnership. However, it is a matter of concern...
Speaker of Majlisi Namoyandogon of Tajikistan Pays a Courtesy Call on President of Mongolia
Montsame News Agency
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Bishkek, July 23, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The Speaker of Majlisi Namoyandogon, the Lower Chamber of the Majlisi Oli (Parliament) of the Republic of Tajikistan, Faizali Idizoda, pays a courtesy call on the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, who is...
Violent TdA, Sinaloa cartel members arrested in Denver, Detroit
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 29, 2025
(The Center Square) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and federal partners have arrested hundreds of criminal foreign nationals in Denver, and Tren de Aragua (TdA) members in Detroit, as federal immigration enforcement actions...
ICE arrests over 240 illegal aliens in Denver metro area
El Paso Standard - Texas
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July 29, 2025
Jon Feere Chief of Staff | U.S. Immigration And Customs EnforcementJon Feere Chief of Staff | U.S. Immigration And Customs Enforcement U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested 243 individuals in the Denver metro area, all of...