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Central Asia
Syria experience of Russia to strengthen armed forces, create new weapons
The Russian military contingent’s experience gained in the struggle against terrorists in Syria will help strengthen Russia’s Armed Forces and develop new-generation weapons, Defense Minister, Army General Sergei Shoigu said on July 15, TASS reports. The Russian defense minister spoke at a military and scientific conference on the military and…
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West Asia
Armenia: Armed men seize Yerevan police station
Armed men have seized a police station in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan, and taken an unknown number of hostages on Sunday morning, the country’s security service said, Al Jazeera reports. Deputy police chief Artur Vanoyan was killed and three officers were wounded during the armed takeover of the station, first deputy…
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Education
Black Lives Matter for Asians too
Recent police shootings in the United States have brought to the fore many social issues the country faces today. Not only did the events highlight racial tensions and inequalities, but also the distrust people of color have towards the rule of law and impartial justice. Furthermore, US democracy is floundering…
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Central Asia
Erdogan, Putin to meet in first week of August
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arranged to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin within weeks, Turkish presidential sources said Sunday, Trend reported. The agreement came in a telephone call from Putin in which he gave his support to Turkey following Friday’s attempted coup. According to the source, who spoke on…
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West Asia
6,000 detained from Turkish army, judiciary in probe into failed coup attempt
A crackdown on the military and the judiciary in the wake of a failed coup attempt has led to the detention of thousands of soldiers and judges and prosecutors, including commanders and top court members, Hurriyet Daily News reported. Justice Minister Bekir Bozdağ on July 17 said around 6,000 suspects,…
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West Asia
Turkey coup attempt: Reaction from around the world
An army group in Turkey officially declared a coup and martial law late on Friday, saying they have “taken control of the country”. Al Jazeera prepared the statements and reactions from Turkey and leaders around the world. In a TV statement, the army group said: “Turkish Armed Forces have completely…
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South East Asia
Bangladesh Faces Terror
While the people of Bangladesh are in the grip of panic and anxiety following the gruesome terrorist attack in the capital city Dhaka, the government has tightened security measures all over the country. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the authorities of all the 64 districts of the country to…
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West Asia
Military Coup Attempt Underway in Turkey
An attempted military coup in Turkey appeared to be crumbling as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived back in Istanbul on July 16 and told crowds of supporters he’s “not going anywhere.” RFERL reports. Calling the uprising that led to a night of confusion, fighting, and casualties an “act of…
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East Asia
Russian Eastern Military District air defense drills involve 3,000 troops
A large-scale field exercise of the air defense units of Russia’s Eastern Military District has started in the Khabarovsk, Primorsky, Trans-Baikal, Kamchatka Territories, in the Republic of Buryatia, in the Amur, Sakhalin and Jewish Autonomous regions on July 13. The drills involve more than 3,000 troops and 500 units of…
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East Asia
Georgia and Japan to implement common project
The Project for Provision of Medical Equipment to Georgia Red Cross Primary Health Clinic in Dedoplistskaro (Georgia), which was implemented within the framework of “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects” of the Government of Japan. The Opening Ceremony was held in the town of Dedoplistskaro (Georgia) on 8 July…
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