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Politics
The ABCs of Sustainable Development Goals and Sudan’s situation II
By Dr. Hassan Humeida Kiel, Germany Sustainable Development Goal 1: No Poverty According to the World Bank’s definition of poverty, people who earn less than $1.90 per day are considered extremely poor. This is based on the principles of the person’s purchasing power equation in the country in which he…
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The ABCs of Sustainable Development Goals and Sudan’s situation
By Dr. Hassan Humeida Kiel, Germany introduction The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were formulated as an extension and follow-up to the Millennium Development Goals during the tenure of the United Nations Secretary-General the late Mr. Kofi Annan (Ghana). These goals were adopted during the 70th session of the United Nations…
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Uzbekistan, U.S. continue to discuss fate of Afghan aircraft
By Kuban Andymen TASHKENT: The authorities of Uzbekistan and the United States continue negotiations about the fate of over 45 military aircraft and helicopters that were transported to Uzbekistan from Afghanistan in August 2021. “I can only say that we continue to work with the government of Uzbekistan on the…
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Society
THF Asia agrees to start Cares Program for orphans in Kazakhstan
By Seok-jae Kang, Vice President, Asia Journalists Association ALMATY: The Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation (THF) Asia has agreed in principle with the Kazakhstan Taekwondo Federation to begin its support program for orphans in Almaty, Kazakhstan starting next year. Under the so-called “THF Cares Program,” THF Asia, headed by Kang Dae-geun, will…
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Media brings world together, boosts global development: WAM director general
BEIJING: Emirates News Agency (WAM) Director-General Mohammed Jalal Al Rayssi has stressed the importance of the media in the development of nations and in spreading the values of tolerance and coexistence among their peoples that will help security and stability prevail throughout the world. Addressing the 11th Global Video Media…
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Politics
In rare visit abroad, Putin holds talks with Kyrgyzstan president
BISHKEK: President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov and Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin held a session of talks in Bishkek where the Russian leader is making an official visit. Zhaparov said that Putin’s visit has a great symbolic meaning as it coincided with the 20th anniversary of the Kant Air…
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Culture
1000 poets from 42 countries read poems for Free Africa
The AsiaN Correspondent CAIRO: The international coordinators of World Poetry Movement (WPM) had their meeting after the one-month campaign entitled “Free Africa.” In the meeting held on October 8, 2023, WPM General Coordinator Columbian poet Fernando Rendón highlighted the strength and beauty that the World Poetry Movement shown by…
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Politics
Afghan Kushtepa channel – Disaster for Central Asia?
By Kuban Andymen BISHKEK: Videos have appeared on social media that purportedly show the construction process by the Taliban of the “Kushtepa Canal” intended to divert water from the Amu Darya, a transboundary river on which Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan heavily depend. The Novf24.uz portal gathered opinions of experts who…
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Culture
Busan International Film Festival to feature 209 films from 69 countries
BUSAN: This year’s Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is set to open with a wide selection of art house favorites and commercial blockbusters as well as star guests to attract movie buffs and cinephiles. BIFF, Asia’s biggest film festival, kicks off Wednesday for a 10-day run in the southeastern port…
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Society
Kyrgyzstan festival spotlights how people-land relationship shapes human identity, defines culture
BISHKEK: A festival in Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, has showcased a range of works that explored the relationship between people and the land, and how this relationship shapes human identity and culture was held “Nomad 2023 – A Living Land” festival held over three days by the in University of Central Asia…
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