Europe’s new “Iron Lady”, Estonia’s Kaja Kallas, is one of the strongest voices for an uncompromising stand against belligerent Russia. Brussels (30 June – 28). Having grown up under the Soviet…
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Tajikistan Passes Bill to Ban Hijab Despite 98% Muslim Population
Tajikistan officially banned the hijab, imposing hefty fines in its latest move to curb Islamic influence. Beni Mellal – The Central Asian nation of Tajikistan officially prohibited the wearing of…
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Ukraine’s Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia ahead of Swiss peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday landed in Saudi Arabia, days before a planned peace summit for Ukraine in Switzerland. Zelensky arrived in the Saudi port city of Jeddah and…
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The Third Ministerial Meeting Italy + Central Asia held in Rome to discuss cooperation issues
On Wednesday May 29, the top Tajik diplomat Sirojiddin Muhriddin, heading a government delegation, participated in the Third Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs “Central Asia – Italy” in…
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Tajikistan: Who Killed the Pamiris?
Dubai/Astana (10 June – 60). The Pamiris are an ethnic minority group in Tajikistan, culturally distinct from the majority Tajik population. They have faced persecution and discrimination in their mountain…
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Explainer | Why Tajikistan’s Pamiris don’t trust their government
Dushanbe wants obedience but treats the region as something to be exploited and ignored. For 30 years, eastern Tajikistan has been either on the edge of unrest or the scene…
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Kiev (8/6 – 17). The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense’s announcement about the personnel losses suffered by Moscow in May underscores the toll the conflict has taken on the Russian…
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Kiev (15/5 – 60). Spokesperson for the Ukrainian Armed Forces did not comment of the formation of new tank brigades. The new brigades are equipped with Leopard 2 and Bradley…
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Shangri-La Dialogue: Zelensky attending the conference
Zelensky’s presence at the Shangri-La Dialogue serves as a reminder for Asian countries to avoid the pitfalls of geopolitical confrontation. Drawing parallels to Ukraine’s experiences, experts caution against being drawn…
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Imagine a world where one man’s vision reshapes the future. President Xi Jinping, with his unwavering resolve, has tightened his grip on China, ushering in sweeping reforms and a new…