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East Asia
Jumping the ship
Andrei Lankov – The Korea Times The recent few months have been marked by a significant increase in the number of the elite defection from North Korea ― a defection of the North Korean minister from London is yet another such incident, but it is believed that up to seven…
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Central Asia
Iran interested in Russian tourists
Russia plans to develop tourist relations with Iran, the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) said. The advisor at the Iranian embassy in Russia, Hassan Saleh Majd, said that Russia and Iran currently operate 8-9 flights between the countries per week and plan to restore railroad traffic between Moscow…
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Central Asia
Russia and Kazakhstan agree to develop “eco-halal”
Chairman of the Russian Muftis Council commission on environmental development, Rashid Ismailov, met with the head of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan, Galanbek Mazhiev, Vestnik Kavkaza reports. During the talks, the sides discussed joint steps to promote Islamic environmental ethics in the framework of international cooperation. They agreed…
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West Asia
10 Interesting Facts About Borjomi Mineral Water
Legend has it that the name “Borjomi” comes from two words: “borj” (fortress) and “omi” (war). In the past, wars frequently happened in the area, during which Borjomi Canyon was a strategic military base; the mountains surrounding the city provided a natural fortress and were also perfect sites for watchtowers.…
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South Asia
“Palestinian women are very progressive”
The Daily Techno Times in Pakistan has published a piece about the AsiaN’s interview with Mrs. Vera Baboun, Mayor of Bethlehem City. please click here to read full interview…
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South Asia
“Armenian nuclear plant poses threat to neighboring countries”
The Daily Techno Times in Pakistan has published The AsiaN’s piece about the nuclear threat in the Caucasus region. please click here to read full text…
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Central Asia
A Terrorist Act to Undermine the Kyrgyz-Chinese Relations
An explosion which occurred in the late August near the Chinese Embassy in Bishkek is officially recognized as a terrorist act. The explosion on the southern outskirts of Bishkek thundered at 09:33 (AM) by local time. It was heard from almost all over the city. Upon arrival of the first…
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West Asia
A Big Threat at the Heart of Caucasus
Bearing in mind the risks and threat to the region that come from Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant(NPP) located in Armenia and concerns of Azerbaijan in this regard, it constantly raises the issue of decommissioning of this nuclear facility, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan announces. Mr. Ilham Aliyev, the President…
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Central Asia
2,000 troops taking part in Peace Mission-2016 drills in Kyrgyzstan
About 2,000 troops are taking part in the Peace Mission-2016 joint anti-terror drills of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member-countries, which got underway in Kyrgyzstan on September 15, Ruslan Mukambetov, chief of the command and staff exercises, has said, TASS reports. “The need to conduct such exercises is dictated by…
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Central Asia
Staff changes in Uzbek government
Uzbekistan announced staff changes in the government Sept. 14. The country’s acting president Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree appointing Abdulla Oripov deputy prime minister for youth policy, culture, information systems and telecommunications, read a message on the government website, Trend reports. Oripov served as Uzbekistan’s deputy prime minister from May…
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