By Sadokat Jalolova More than 6,000 applicants from Tajikistan were admitted to Russian universities in 2025, signaling that Russia is still the primary destination for Tajik students pursuing higher education abroad. The figures were announced by Tajikistan’s Minister of Education and Science, Rahim Saidzoda, during a press conference, according to Russia’s state news agency TASS. […]
Read MoreAuthorities in the north eastern Indian state of Meghalaya have banned the transportation, storage and sale of fish illegally imported from Bangladesh in at least two districts following reports of unregulated consignments entering the state through porous border routes, PTI reported yesterday (2 February), citing official orders. East Khasi Hills and South West Khasi Hills […]
Read MoreIndia is planning to construct underground railway tracks along a 40-kilometre strategic corridor in West Bengal – known as the “Chicken’s Neck” – to strengthen connectivity between the country’s northeastern states and the rest of India, Indian Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The Chicken’s Neck, named for its narrow, tapering shape, is a vital strip […]
Read MoreAssociated Press In the town of O’Smach, along Cambodia’s northern border with Thailand, stands a compound of abandoned buildings that were battered by shelling during recent weeks of armed clashes. The site, now occupied by Thai troops, had served as one of Cambodia’s notorious scam centres, according to Thai officials. A six-storey building, shown to […]
Read MoreDeputy Chairman of the Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers Edil Baisalov has said that Kyrgyzstan is maintaining ongoing dialogue with European authorities amid reports of possible restrictive measures by the European Union. Baisalov made the remarks in an exclusive interview during a live broadcast on Nomad TV on the sidelines of the World Government Summit in […]
Read MoreBy Sadokat Jalolova Uzbekistan’s Migration Agency has issued an official clarification in response to social media posts and Telegram channel reports claiming that Uzbek citizens are no longer being deported from Turkey. The agency stated that such interpretations are misleading and do not reflect existing agreements or procedures. According to the agency, the issue at […]
Read MoreBy Dmitry Pokidaev The Kazakh government has approved the location for its second nuclear power plant. According to an official decree, the facility will be constructed in the Zhambyl district of the Almaty region, adjacent to the site selected for the country’s first nuclear plant. The Ministry of Justice published Government Resolution No. 40, dated […]
Read MoreA social media warning to transnational scam networks by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ignited backlash from Cambodians accusing him of tarnishing their country’s image, prompting the post’s deletion amid diplomatic clarifications. On Friday, Lee shared a report by Korean outlet OhMyNews stating that Chinese organised crime groups in Cambodia were shunning Korean […]
Read MoreBy Kandy Wong Any decision by Australia to regain control of Darwin Port is likely to differ from Panama’s move to nullify a contract on its geostrategically vital canal, as fears of Chinese retaliation and a limited security consensus limit Canberra’s options, analysts said – though they warned the issue could still reopen strains in […]
Read MoreJAKARTA: Indonesia has banned elephant rides, becoming the first Asian nation to outlaw the popular tourist activity on animal welfare grounds. Indonesia, home to the critically endangered Sumatran elephant and the endangered Bornean elephant, first announced the nationwide ban in December, with authorities gradually monitoring compliance since the start of this year. The move followed […]
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