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UN Climate Center in Turkmenistan to be useful for all of Central Asia

By Kuban Andymen BISHKEK: Permanent Coordinator of the UN in Turkmenistan Dmitry Shlapachenko confirmed that the establishment of the Regional Center for Climate Technologies for Central Asia in Turkmenistan is progressing steadily. This initiative by Turkmenistan is very important for the UN, as the Central Asian region is considered one…
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Liberia’s Presidential Election: The Weah-Howard Taylor combination?

By Michael Adeboboye President, Congress of African Journalists MONROVIA: In the Liberia’s Presidential Election holding some hours from now, soccer legend and first round leather game icon to mount political mountain and becoming a president in Africa, George Weah will be recontesting in order to retain the seat of the…
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Jordan: NATO allies, partners address Small Arms and Light Weapons control

By Habib Toumi AMMAN: NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy Javier Colomina has welcomed the news indicating the possibility that Saudi Arabia and Israel could sign an agreement to normalize relations between them. The possibility of normalization is “good news,” Colomina said in an interview…
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Kyrgyzstan: Crime boss killed in shootout with police

BISHKEK: Kamchybek Asanbekovich Kolbaev, the reported leader of a transnational criminal organization, was killed in a shootout with the police, the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan has said. On April 23, 2008, Kolbaev was reportedly crowned a “thief-in-law” by organized crime leaders, signifying his recognition as a top…
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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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Aestheticizing everyday life through culture, heritage

FUJAIRAH: Sitting by the sprawling beach in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, I enjoyed watching the light waves gently going in and out at regular intervals. Immersed in peace and serenity of the beach in the Sea of Oman, it was difficult to imagine that the Strait of Hormuz,…
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At Al Bader Festival, brush, qalam produce graceful Sini calligraphy

FUJAIRAH: The first participation of Haji Noor Deen Mi Guang Jiang, a renowned Chinese master of Arabic calligraphy, at Al Bader festival in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates brought him a combination of elated feelings, happy impressions and wishes to be part of the festival next year. “This is…
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Kazakh president stresses importance of US ratification of protocol on nuclear-free Central Asia

By Kuban Andymen ASTANA: Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has emphasized the importance of the United States ratifying the Protocol on Negative Security Assurances to the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia (CANWFZ). Tokayev emphasized the call during the “Central Asia-USA” summit while meeting with President Joe Biden, Kazinform…
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South Korea: Controversy over move to install surveillance cameras in hospital operating rooms

SEOUL: A decision to install surveillance cameras in hospital operating rooms in the Republic of Korea has waded into controversy after it was opposed by doctors who said it violates the personal rights of physicians. The health ministry said that hospitals would be required to install surveillance cameras in operating…
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Malaysia: Media told to focus on responsible reporting

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has urged media personnel to carry out responsible reporting while emphasizing on the accuracy of the context of news coverage. The MCMC said it was important for media personnel to practice ethical judgement and avoid using news content as a weapon…
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