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UN warns of extreme heat from El Nino, rise in global temperatures

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:53:09 GMT

GENEVA, Switzerland: The United Nations weather agency said on June 2 that a moderate or possibly strong El Niño could develop, which may raise global temperatures and increase the chances of extreme weather in the coming months.

El Niño is a regular pattern in which sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean become warmer than usual. It usually lasts about nine to 12 months,

India, Kyrgyzstan move to bolster trade ties; Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy holds bilateral talks in Bishkek

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:32:01 GMT

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], June 3 (ANI): In a bid to deepen bilateral economic cooperation, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy, held high-level discussions with the Kyrgyz Republic's Minister of Economy and Commerce, Bakyt Sidikov, in Bishkek on Wednesday.

The meeting focused heavily on expanding mutual market opportunities, accelerating industrial development, and strengthening investment f

Al Qasimia University trains 42 academics in Kazakhstan

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:17:14 GMT

SHARJAH, 3rd June May, 2026 (WAM) -- Al Qasimia University, through its Language Centre, organised an intensive specialised training course titled "Curricula and Methods of Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers".

The programme was hosted by Al-Farabi National University in the Republic of Kazakhstan as part of the university's international mission to promote the Arabic language and strengthen its academic prese

#CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-SPRING BREAK (CN)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:15:46 GMT

(260603) -- HULUN BUIR, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A child enjoys himself at an amusement park in Zhalantun City of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, June 3, 2026.

Primary and secondary school students take part in various activities in parks, museums, sports arenas, etc. as they enjoy their first-ever spring break in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Photo by Han Yingqun/Xinhua)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-GUIYANG-CENTRAL ASIA-FREIGHT TRAIN-LAUNCH (CN)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:46:15 GMT

(260603) -- GUIYANG, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- New energy vehicles are loaded onto a JSQ freight train at a railway logistics center in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 3, 2026. The first JSQ freight train from Guizhou to Central Asia, which is loaded with 261 locally manufactured new energy vehicles, departed from Guiyang on Wednesday.

The train will cross the national border via the Horgos Por

CHINA-GUIZHOU-CENTRAL ASIA-FREIGHT TRAIN-LAUNCH (CN)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:46:08 GMT

(260603) -- GUIYANG, June 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Staff members check a JSQ freight train before its departure at a railway logistics center in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 3, 2026. The first JSQ freight train from Guizhou to Central Asia, which is loaded with 261 locally manufactured new energy vehicles, departed from Guiyang on Wednesday.

The train will cross the national border via the Horgo

Team India kick off red-ball preparations ahead of Afghanistan Test

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:32:07 GMT

New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 3 (ANI): Team India hit the ground running as the Shubman Gill-led side got their red-ball preparations underway ahead of their one-off Test against Afghanistan, which is slated to begin on Saturday at New Chandigarh.

Team India posted a video on their X handle, showcasing the likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and KL Rahul, among others, being involved in a full-on tr

Portugal team's WC jersey numberings unveiled; Ruben Neves to wear late Jota's number 21

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:31:22 GMT

Houston [US], May 3 (ANI): The Portugal training session on Tuesday witnessed a visit from the national women's team and unveiling of numbering on players' jerseys, with the number 21, worn by late Diogo Jota, to be used by his close friend Ruben Neves.

Jota, who passed away last year in a road accident in a car crash, will have his number worn by Ruben. Ruben had earlier spoken about the late footballer's spiri

Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan establishesTagore-Nizami Library

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:29:10 GMT

Baku [Azerbaijan], June 2 (ANI): Indian Ambassador Abhay Kumar, undertook a visit to the regions of Ganja, Goygol and Shamkir in Azerbaijan to learn more about their rich historical, cultural and natural heritage, an official statemnet said.

The Ambassador visited the Mausoleum of Nizami Ganjavi, one of the greatest poet and thinker of Azerbaijan, honouring his enduring literary legacy. Ganjavi was the author of

"Speed might not be the same; Cristiano is still a destroying machine": Ex-Portugal teammate on 41-year-old icon

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:31:40 GMT

Lisbon [Portugal], June 3 (ANI): Former Portugal goalkeeper Ricardo said that 41-year-old compatriot and football icon Cristiano Ronaldo's speed might not be the same, but he is still a 'destroying machine and with him, danger is always lurking'.

After having conquered club glory in every country/continent and having won international titles like the UEFA Euro and the Nations League, the 41-year-old will be maki

US Forces Intercept Iranian Missiles, Drones

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:10:59 GMT

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US forces successfully intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones during incidents across the Middle East, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) has said.

In statements on June 2 and June 3, CENTCOM said that several Iranian missiles launched toward regional neighbors failed to reach their intended targets.

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Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo shares glimpses of first training session ahead of FIFA World Cup

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:32:51 GMT

Houston [US], June 2 (ANI): Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo shared glimpses of the national team's first training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, offering fans a look at preparations for football's biggest tournament.

Ronaldo posted a series of images on Instagram from Portugal's training camp as the squad began its build-up to the World Cup, which is set to be held across the United States, Canada and

Here is Indias answer to a broken world order

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:13:44 GMT

Tech rivalry between the US and China and wars in the Middle East are reshaping New Delhis foreign policy choices

India today operates within one of the most demanding geopolitical environments of the post-Cold War era. Two simultaneous and interconnected pressures are reshaping its foreign policy calculus: the accelerating economic and technological rivalry between the United States and China, a

"It is a tremendous honour": Sairaj Bahutule on India spin coach appointment

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:59:53 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Newly-appointed India men's cricket team spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule expressed his delight at joining the national setup, calling the opportunity to serve Indian cricket once again 'deeply special.'

Bahutule's remarks came after he was appointed as the spin-bowling coach of the India men's senior team ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh. Reacting

Mass weddings help Afghan youth bypass costly marriage customs amid economic woes

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:15:18 GMT

KABUL, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Amid Afghanistan's prolonged economic hardship, high unemployment and costly wedding traditions, hundreds of young couples are turning to mass wedding ceremonies as an affordable way to begin married life.

On the western outskirts of Kabul, around 400 couples on Monday exchanged wedding vows in a mass wedding ceremony made possible by a local charity and generous donors. For many partici

Russia Bets On Education To Sustain Influence In Central Asia

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:52:40 GMT

When a new Russian-language school opened its doors in Tajikistan's southern city of Bokhtar in 2022, thousands of locals flocked to enroll.

Named after the 18th-century Russian scientist Mikhail Lomonosov, it was one of five Russia-funded schools that popped up across the impoverished Central Asia country that year.

Part of a $150 million Russian state project, the gated school in Bokhtar stands out among

Sairaj Bahutule appointed India spin-bowling coach ahead of Afghanistan one-off Test

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:01:18 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Former India leg-spinner Sairaj Bahutule has joined the men's national team as spin-bowling coach ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, scheduled from June 6 to 10, according to ESPNcricinfo.

The 53-year-old will oversee India's spin department across formats. Bahutule joins the Indian camp after a stint with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier Lea

AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-MASS WEDDING

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:46:52 GMT

(260602) -- KABUL, June 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A bride attends a mass wedding ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan, June 1, 2026.

TO GO WITH "Feature: Mass weddings help Afghan youth bypass costly marriage customs amid economic woes" (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

India and US resume crunch trade talks

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:48:48 GMT

New Delhi is seeking to insulate itself from an unfair-practices probe ahead of finalizing a deal

India and the US have begun another round of talks aimed at finalizing a trade deal, amid New Delhi's concerns about tariff actions that could arise from an unfair-practices probe in Washington.

After months of negotiations, New Delhi and Washington are in thefinal stagesof concluding a tranche

Cristiano Ronaldo begins his "World Mission" as Portgual team trains ahead of FIFA WC opener

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:04:26 GMT

Houston [US], June 2 (ANI): Portugal football icon Cristiano Ronaldo is all set for the 'World Mission' as he started training with the squad ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup campaign opener on Tuesday.

The official handle of the Portugal team posted a picture of his team's training session, with the players posing together with smiles on their faces.

Rubio Says Sanctions On Iran Won't Be Lifted To Open Hormuz

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:10:59 GMT

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Rubio Says Sanctions On Iran Won't Be Lifted To Open Hormuz

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that no sanctions on Iran will be lifted in exchange for Iran agreeing to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking at a Senate committee hearing on June 2, Rubio said, "That's not been discussed. That's not been offered."

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before a S

US Treasury Imposes Sanctions On Iranian Crypto Exchange

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:10:59 GMT

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US Treasury Imposes Sanctions On Iranian Crypto Exchange

Amid uncertainty over weeks of negotiations between Washington and Tehran, the US Treasury has made a major new sanctions announcement targeting Irans largest crypto exchange, Nobitex.

In a statement on June 2 it said Nobitex and three other digital exchanges were being hit. It said Nobitex was a conduit for transactions

CHINA-GREEN ENERGY-LOW CARBON-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:45:13 GMT

(260602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Jan. 13, 2026 shows one of the turbine blades being hoisted at the construction site of a 20-megawatt offshore wind turbine unit in the coastal waters of southeast China's Fujian Province. From the clear deployment in this year's government work report on accelerating the comprehensive green transition to the rigid target set in the "15th Five-Year Pl

Russias military pact with Taliban a pragmatic approach expert

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:22:07 GMT

Moscows cooperation with Kabul is a broad investment in regional security, Gleb Makarevich tells RT India

Russia's military pact with Afghanistan's Taliban government stems from a pragmatic geopolitical approach to regional security, a policy expert has told RT India.

Moscow and the Taliban government signed a military cooperation pact last week, boosting a regional alliance aimed at streng

Pragmatism behind Russias military pact with Taliban expert

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:22:07 GMT

Moscows cooperation with Kabul is a broad investment in regional security, Gleb Makarevich has told RT India

Russia's military pact with Afghanistan's Taliban government stems from a pragmatic geopolitical approach to regional security, a policy expert has told RT India.

Moscow and the Taliban government signed a military cooperation pact last week, boosting a regional alliance aimed at str

Expert explains whats behind Russias military pact with Taliban

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:22:07 GMT

Moscows latest agreement with Kabul reflects a wider regional calculation, Gleb Makarevich has told RT India

Russia's military pact with Afghanistan's Taliban government stems from a pragmatic geopolitical approach to regional security, a policy expert has told RT India.

Moscow and the Taliban government signed a military cooperation pact last week, boosting a regional alliance aimed at str

FAIMA seeks urgent MEA intervention for repatriation of mortal remains of 2 Indian medical students from Kazakhstan

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:04:52 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) Doctors Association has formally written to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), requesting urgent intervention and assistance in the repatriation of the mortal remains of two young Indian medical students who tragically lost their lives in Kazakhstan.

The deceased students, Brijraj Meena and Nikhil Kuri, were pursuing the

VinFast is Tackling the EV Problems Many OEMs Ignore

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:35:37 GMT

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Gurugram (Haryana) [India], June 1: For many Indian aftersales partners visiting Vietnam in May, the biggest takeaway from the VinFast Global Business Conference was not just factory scale or new EV models. It was the realization that VinFast is investing heavily in the part of the EV business many consumers care about most: long-term ownership confidence.

Electric vehicles have enormous potential

Armenia risks ruin if it follows Ukraines path ex-president

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:04:15 GMT

With a pivotal vote looming, most voters say they have yet to decide who to support

The Armenian government is forcing the country onto the same anti-Russian path taken by Ukraine, former President Robert Kocharyan has warned ahead of upcoming elections.

In Sunday's vote, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party will seek a mandate to pursue closer integration with the

Kallas Urges 'Deeper Talks' About Iran's Missiles, Nuclear Stockpiles

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:31:22 GMT

Any temporary peace agreement between the United States and Iran must be followed by deeper talks about Tehrans nuclear stockpiles, missiles, and other critical issues, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.

Speaking at a news conference in Islamabad on June 1, Kallas, the EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, said she sees a "tenuous diplomatic opening" to extend the curr

Heres what you need to understand about Russia and its neighbors

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:38:28 GMT

Putins Kazakhstan visit highlights why Russias influence in the post-Soviet space remains strong despite Armenias turn toward the West now

President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Kazakhstan this week was an important moment in bilateral relations. It's also a useful occasion to think more broadly about the current state of Russia's relations with those former Soviet republics that remain most f

Here's what you need to understand about Russia and its neighbors

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:38:28 GMT

Putin's Kazakhstan visit highlights why Russia's influence in the post-Soviet space remains strong despite Armenia's turn toward the West

President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Kazakhstan last week was an important moment in bilateral relations. It gives us the opportunity to think more broadly about the current st

"Cristiano Ronaldo will be a great actor": Ex France footballer-turned actor Leboeuf

Sun, 31 May 2026 17:04:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Former France footballer-turned actor Frank Leboeuf said that football legend Cristiano Ronaldo could be a great actor if he takes proper acting courses, pointing out how he is one of the best examples of working hard and turning out to be one of the best in their field.

Lebouf, who switched from football to cinema and theatre and was an active footballer from 1988 to 2007, which

Iran Ambassador Mohammad Fathali meets country's women volleyball team after 2026 CAVA C'ship win

Sun, 31 May 2026 17:01:35 GMT

Kathmandu [Nepal], May 31 (ANI): The Ambassador of Iran to India, Mohammad Fathali, met with the country's women volleyball team and congratulated them for clinching the 2026 Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Championship in Kathmandu. Notably, the win marked Iran women team's second consecutive title victory.

In an X post on Sunday, the Embassy of Iran in India said that Ambassador Mohammad Fathali met

Interview: Tajikistan, China eye closer cooperation in water resources, environmental protection, says FM

Sun, 31 May 2026 14:45:37 GMT

"Cooperation between Tajikistan and China in the fields of ecology and water resources continues to deepen, creating new opportunities for joint research and practical projects," said Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin.

DUSHANBE, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Tajikistan and China are steadily expanding cooperation in ecology and water resources through joint projects on water conservation, glacier

School bags, notebooks and dreams -- Afghan children pursue education amid challenges

Sun, 31 May 2026 14:45:19 GMT

KABUL, May 31 (Xinhua) -- As the school day ends, 10-year-old Aisha returns home and settles by the doorway, her eyes fixed on the narrow alley outside. She is waiting for her father -- not for toys or treats, but for the plastic bag he might bring home, hopefully containing a few notebooks or pencils.

In a family of eight, where her father earns daily wages by pushing a handcart through the streets of Kabul, eve

Ruturaj Gaikwad replaces injured Riyan Parag in India A squad for Sri Lanka tri-series

Sun, 31 May 2026 14:35:01 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Ruturaj Gaikwad has been recalled to the India A squad for the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka, replacing Riyan Parag, who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury and will undergo rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

The call-up provides Gaikwad with a timely opportunity to regain form and confidence following a challenging Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.<

AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CHILDREN-EDUCATION-CHALLENGES

Sun, 31 May 2026 14:17:21 GMT

(260531) -- KABUL, May 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Girls attend a class at a private primary school in Kabul, Afghanistan, May 21, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: School bags, notebooks and dreams -- Afghan children pursue education amid challenges" (Xinhua/Li Ang)

TURKMENISTAN-ASHGABAT-TURKMEN CARPET DAY

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:47:33 GMT

(260531) -- ASHGABAT, May 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A woman demonstrates carpet-making during a Turkmen Carpet Day celebration in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, May 31, 2026. (Photo by Cui Jiaxin/Xinhua)

UAE expresses solidarity with Afghanistan, conveys condolences over victims of overturned truck accident

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:58:40 GMT

ABU DHABI, 30th May, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with Afghanistan over the victims of an accident involving an overturned truck in eastern Afghanistan, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to Afghanistan and its people over

India transfers sacred relics of Lord Buddha to Mongolia for 10-day public exposition

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:36:38 GMT

New Delhi [India]/Ulaanbaatar [Mongolia], May 30 (ANI): India on Saturday transferred the sacred relics of Lord Buddha to Mongolia for a 10-day public exposition, in a move that highlights the deep cultural and spiritual ties between the two countries.

The sacred relics were airlifted from New Delhi to Ulaanbaatar aboard an Indian Air Force (IAF) IL-76 aircraft, also known as Gajraj.

In a post on X, the IAF

UAE to field 11 athletes at Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam 2026 in Mongolia

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:43:02 GMT

ABU DHABI, 30th May, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE Judo Federation has confirmed the national team's participation in the 2026 Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam, to be held in Mongolia from 19th-21st June under the supervision of the International Judo Federation, with athletes from 55 countries set to compete.

In a statement, the federation said the squad list comprises 11 athletes, with the UAE delegation to be headed by Dr. Nass

CHINA-MONGOLIA-JOINT ARMY TRAINING (CN)

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:15:27 GMT

(260530) -- HOHHOT, May 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2026 shows a scene of the launching ceremony for a joint army training exercise of China and Mongolia held in north China's Inner Mongolia. China and Mongolia on Saturday launched a joint army training exercise, code-named "Steppe Partner 2026," in north China's Inner Mongolia. (Photo by Du Jiajie/Xinhua)

(EyesOnSci) CHINA-SHENZHOU-22 SPACESHIP-RETURN CAPSULE-MOON (CN)

Sat, 30 May 2026 10:45:45 GMT

(260530) -- JIUQUAN, May 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The return capsule of the Shenzhou-22 spaceship, carrying the Shenzhou-21 astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang, is pictured against the moon in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on May 29, 2026. (Photo by Wang Heng/Xinhua)

KAZAKHSTAN-ASTANA-SUPREME EURASIAN ECONOMIC COUNCIL

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:15:24 GMT

(260530) -- ASTANA, May 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 29, 2026 shows a scene of a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Astana, Kazakhstan. The combined gross domestic product (GDP) of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries reached 3.02 trillion U.S. dollars in 2025, up 16.6 percent from 2020, Kazinform news agency reported Friday.

The union's combined GDP growth is projected a

KAZAKHSTAN-ASTANA-ARMENIA-EU MEMBERSHIP

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:15:19 GMT

(260530) -- ASTANA, May 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin (1st R) speaks during a press conference in Astana, Kazakhstan, May 29, 2026. The presidents of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia said Friday that Armenia should hold a nationwide referendum as soon as possible on whether to join the European Union (EU) or remain in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Armenia's preparations fo

EU and NATO pushing Romania toward war with Russia MEP

Sat, 30 May 2026 04:06:26 GMT

European Parliament member Diana Sosoaca said Bucharest would use the recent drone incident to justify increased defense spending

The leaders of the EU and NATO are using the recent drone incident in Romania to push the country closer to war with Russia, Diana Sosoaca, a Romanian member of the European Parliament and former senator, has told RT.

Romania blamed Russia after a drone crashed i

Update: Shenzhou-21 astronauts return to Earth after record 210-day mission

Sat, 30 May 2026 01:49:21 GMT

JIUQUAN, May 30 (Xinhua) -- The three astronauts of China's Shenzhou-21 mission returned to Earth safely on Friday evening aboard the Shenzhou-22 crewed spaceship, wrapping up a 210-day stay in orbit that set a new record for the longest single-crew mission aboard China's space station.

The trio consisting of Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang are all in good health, said the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), n

Assam Governor leads Indian delegation carrying Holy Relics of Lord Buddha's close disciples to Mongolia

Sat, 30 May 2026 00:58:05 GMT

Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 30 (ANI): Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya is leading an Indian delegation accompanying the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha's two principal disciples, namely Arhant Sariputra and Arhant Maudgalyayana, to Mongolia for a sacred exposition, which is organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

The revered relics, preserved at the Sanchi Vihar Chaitya of Ma

On behalf of UAE President, Thani Al Zeyoudi speaks at Eurasia Economic Forum 2026 in Kazakhstan

Sat, 30 May 2026 00:31:24 GMT

Astana [Kazakhstan], May 30 (ANI/WAM): On behalf of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, attended the Eurasia Economic Forum 2026 in Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan.

The forum, held alongside the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, gathered heads of state and key officials from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to discuss vital economic cooperatio

Aliyev says "Zangezur corridor will be built"

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:01:04 GMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated that the "Zangezur Corridor will definitely be built" in accordance with a document signed on August 8. He made the remarks during the official opening ceremony of the 31st Baku Energy Forum.

Aliyev said Azerbaijan continues to open new transport corridors while investing in railway and road infrastructure, APA r

Interview Brent J. Steele

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:42:31 GMT

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Dr Brent J. Steeleis the Francis D. Wormuth Presidential Chair and University Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of Utah. He has been the co-editor in chief of Global Studies Quarterly, a journal of the International Studies Association, since its inception in 2020. Before moving to Utah, he was

2nd LD Writethru: 5 countries elected non-permanent members to UN Security Council

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:45:28 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe were elected non-permanent members of the UN Security Council on Wednesday for a two-year term.

The election marked the first time Kyrgyzstan will serve on the Security Council.

The newly elected members will replace the outgoing non-permanent members -- Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia -- and

Fitch revises Uzbekistan's ratings outlook to "positive"

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:45:17 GMT

TASHKENT, June 3 (Xinhua) -- International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings on Wednesday revised the outlook on Uzbekistan's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to "positive" from "stable," while affirming the country's speculative-grade "BB" rating.

The revision reflects Uzbekistan's substantial progress in implementing structural economic reforms, strengthening macroeconomic stability, and improving key

Kazakh maritime carrier posts record container shipping volume along TITR in May

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:15:24 GMT

ALMATY, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan's national maritime carrier Kazmortransflot transported a record 7,451 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) on the Aktau-Alat line of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) in May 2026, the state oil and gas company KazMunayGas (KMG) said Wednesday.

The result was attributed to more efficient cargo allocation among vessels, which boosted the frequency of saili

1st LD: 5 countries elected non-permanent members to UN Security Council

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:45:31 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe were elected non-permanent members to the UN Security Council on Wednesday for a two-year term.

The election marked the first time Kyrgyzstan will serve on the Security Council.

The newly elected members will assume their seats on Jan. 1, 2027 and serve until Dec. 31, 2028.

Over 34 kg of suspected drugs seized in southwestern Kyrgyzstan

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:45:26 GMT

BISHKEK, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Law enforcement officers seized more than 34 kilograms of suspected drugs in the Batken region in southwestern Kyrgyzstan during a special operation targeting drug trafficking, the country's Ministry of Internal Affairs said Wednesday.

During the operation, information was received that an individual was allegedly transporting a large quantity of hashish from neighboring Tajikistan in

Mongolia launches nationwide environmental inspection to tackle irresponsible mining

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:45:14 GMT

ULAN BATOR, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia has launched its first-ever nationwide environmental inspection to address irresponsible mining practices, the country's State Emergency Commission (SEC) announced on Wednesday.

The move follows a tragic incident in late May in central Mongolia, where a three-year-old girl fell into an abandoned borehole measuring 30 meters deep and 30 centimeters in diameter and lost her

Rare summer snowfall hits central Mongolia

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:15:34 GMT

ULAN BATOR, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Rare summer snowfall was recorded in central Mongolia on Wednesday, local media reported, citing the National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring.

The snow, which fell in Yesunzuil soum (an administrative subdivision) of Uvurkhangai province, accumulated to a depth of between 10 and 15 centimeters.

Although Mongolia is known for its harsh continental climate

Kazakhstan's GDP forecast to grow 4.7 pct in 2026

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:15:43 GMT

ALMATY, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan's real gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow 4.7 percent in 2026, according to a report published by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on Wednesday.

The central Asian country's economic growth slowed to 3 percent year on year in January-March 2026 from 5.6 percent a year earlier, as disruptions in the oil sector weighed on output, the bank said

China's Hong Kong, Kazakhstan to strengthen practical cooperation across multiple sectors

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:15:38 GMT

ASTANA, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive John Lee has held talks with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors.

Lee led a business delegation on a visit to Kazakhstan from June 1 to 3, during which the two sides produced and reached 43 memorandums and agreements covering a

Kyrgyzstan wins seat on UN Security Council for first time ever

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A closely watched Security Council election delivered a mix of continuity and change on Wednesday, as Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, Zimbabwe and first-time member Kyrgyzstan, secured seats around the iconic horseshoe table.

From deploying peacekeepers to conducting quiet but at times heated diplomacy, the UN Security Council sits at the heart of global decision-making on war and peace. As of January, fi

Nearly 4 mln Afghans travel during Eid holidays

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:15:12 GMT

KABUL, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan witnessed a remarkable surge in domestic tourism, with nearly 4 million people visiting popular destinations across the country during the four-day Eid al-Adha holidays that concluded on Saturday evening, the Ministry of Information and Culture announced late Tuesday.

The figures represent a substantial increase compared to previous years, highlighting a growing appetite for

Afghan teenager injured in unexploded device blast

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:45:10 GMT

KABUL, June 3 (Xinhua) -- A teenager was seriously injured after an unexploded device left over from the past wars went off in eastern Afghanistan's Ghazni province on Tuesday, said a statement of the provincial police office on Wednesday.

The gruesome incident occurred in Gilan district when the ill-fated boy found a toy-like object and began playing with it, but the device exploded, the statement added.

Afghan police arrest 50 drug smugglers: official

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:45:11 GMT

KABUL, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Afghan counter-narcotics police have arrested 50 individuals on charges of involvement in drug trafficking and its sale in several provinces, said a statement of the Ministry of Interior Affairs on Wednesday.

The statement added that a quantity of methamphetamine, opium poppy and hashish was seized.

Feature: Luban Workshop brings AI closer to Kazakh students

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:15:12 GMT

ASTANA, June 3 (Xinhua) -- In the Luban Workshop at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University in Astana, robotic arms, computer workstations and drone training equipment invigorate a smart laboratory where students learn how computer vision can support industrial automation.

For 20-year-old student Zhansaya Abdurakhman, the workshop offers a glimpse into a future career as Kazakhstan places growing emphasis on

FIFA World Cup squads confirmed

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:46:04 GMT

GENEVA, June 3 (Xinhua) -- All 1,248 players of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been confirmed following the submission of final squad lists to FIFA, the world football governing body announced Tuesday.

Lionel Messi of Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Guillermo Ochoa of Mexico will feature in their sixth World Cup campaigns, while Cabo Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan are going to p

Upgraded Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway enters full operation

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:45:20 GMT

TBILISI, June 2 (Xinhua) -- The upgraded Baku-Tbilisi-Kars (BTK) railway was officially launched on Tuesday following the modernization of the Georgian section, local media reported.

According to Georgia's Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, the official launch ceremony marks the railway's transition from test mode to full operation after the completion of reconstruction works on the Georgian segmen

Kazakhstan's meat output up 3.4 pct in January-April

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:15:32 GMT

ALMATY, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan has maintained a steady positive trend in key production indicators and growth in the number of farm animals in the January-April period, official data showed.

Kazakhstan produced 338,200 tonnes of meat, measured in slaughter weight, in the first four months of 2026, up 3.4 percent year on year, the country's Ministry of Agriculture said on Tuesday.

Positive productio

Feature: Mass weddings help Afghan youth bypass costly marriage customs amid economic woes

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:45:17 GMT

On the western outskirts of Kabul, around 400 couples on Monday exchanged wedding vows in a mass wedding ceremony made possible by a local charity and generous donors. For many partic

Over 600 animals culled in western Mongolia due to foot-and-mouth disease

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:45:27 GMT

ULAN BATOR, June 2 (Xinhua) -- At least 602 animals have been culled in the western Mongolian province of Bayan-Ulgii following an outbreak of the highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), local media reported on Tuesday, citing the provincial veterinary department.

Laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of the FMD virus in two soums (administrative subdivisions) of the province, the veterinary depar

Afghan road mishap kills 8, injures 16 as vehicle plummets into ravine

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:45:19 GMT

KABUL, June 2 (Xinhua) -- At least eight commuters were killed and 16 others injured when their vehicle veered off a mountain road and plunged into a deep ravine in eastern Afghanistan's Parwan province on Tuesday, according to a local police official.

The fatal incident occurred on the outskirts of the Astama region in Shinwari district, where the driver lost control of the vehicle, said Fazul Rahim Muskenyar,

3 water supply networks inaugurated in E. Afghanistan

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:45:16 GMT

KABUL, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Work for the construction of three water supply networks has been completed in Shirzad district of Nangarhar province in east Afghanistan and the networks were put into operation, reported the official Bakhtar News Agency on Tuesday.

Constructed at a cost of 17 million afghani (around 268,000 U.S. dollars), the project will provide clean water to 850 families, the state-run media outlet

Afghan forces raid hidden narcotics labs, torch 3,400 kg of illicit drugs

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:45:17 GMT

KABUL, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Afghan security forces have dismantled a network of clandestine drug-processing labs and incinerated 3,400 kg of illicit narcotics during coordinated operations in western Ghor and southern Uruzgan provinces, the Ministry of Interior Affairs announced Tuesday.

In a statement, the ministry said that specialized counter-narcotics police units carried out separate raids on the outskirts of

Colombia beats Costa Rica in World Cup tuneup

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:16:09 GMT

BOGOTA, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz scored one goal and set up another as Colombia stepped up its preparations for the FIFA World Cup with a 3-1 friendly win over Costa Rica on Monday.

Davinson Sanchez opened the scoring at El Campin in Bogota by heading in from Diaz's corner.

Diaz doubled the lead shortly after, combining with Jorge Carrascal following a defensive error to slot home

Tajikistan, China eye closer cooperation in water resources, environmental protection: Tajik FM

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:15:12 GMT

Tajikistan and China are steadily expanding cooperation in ecology and water resources through joint projects on water conservation, glacier preservation, and green energy, according to Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin.

Over 35,000 plots distributed to Afghan returnees to built houses: Official

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:45:06 GMT

KABUL, June 2 (Xinhua) -- The Afghan government has distributed over 35,000 plots to the returnees to construct houses amid an unprecedented increase in the number of Afghan refugees returning to their homeland every day, a spokesman for the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing, Mohammad Kamal Afghan, said.

A total of 35,719 plots have been distributed to the former refugees who have already returned to the

More than one-third of Kyrgyzstan's population are minors

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:45:10 GMT

BISHKEK, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Kyrgyzstan has a notably young population, with children aged under 17 accounting for 37 percent of the country's total population, according to data published Monday by the National Statistical Committee.

At the beginning of 2026, the number of children in Kyrgyzstan stood at 2.73 million, with boys and girls accounting for around 51 percent and 49 percent, respectively. Compared to

Senior CPC official visits Kazakhstan for closer cooperation

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:16:22 GMT

ASTANA, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Chen Wenqing, a senior Communist Party of China (CPC) official, concluded a four-day visit to Kazakhstan on Monday, during which he met respectively with Gizat Nurdauletov, secretary of Kazakhstan's Security Council, and Almaty Mayor Darkhan Satybaldy, among others.

Chen is a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the Commission for Political and Legal

What happened to Afghanistan's female academics?

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:19:59 GMT

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Picture this: you have spent decades building a career. You have a master's degree. You have taught hundreds of students. You walk into work every morning with a sense of purpose. Then, almost overnight, the gates close. You are told you cannot come back. Not because of anything you did, but simply because of you are a woman.<

Afghanistan faces one of world's highest maternal mortality rates: UN

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:45:13 GMT

KABUL, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan continues to face one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, with an estimated 600 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), local media outlet TOLOnews reported on Monday.

According to the report, access to skilled healthcare services and the presence of female he

Afghan children yearn to learn amid ongoing conflict

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:15:09 GMT

Despite hardship and conflict, many Afghan children spend their days working on the streets and in markets to help support their families rather than attending school. Yet their wish to attend school remains strong, and they have high hopes for the future. #GLOBALink

Afghan police seize cache of hashish, detain smugglers

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:45:13 GMT

KABUL, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Afghan counter-narcotics police have confiscated 199 kg of high-grade hashish and arrested seven suspected drug smugglers in a targeted operation in northern Balkh province, the country's Ministry of Interior Affairs announced late Sunday.

Acting on actionable intelligence, counter-narcotics personnel conducted a precision raid in Police District 3 of Mazar-i-Sharif, the provincial capi

Feature: School bags, notebooks and dreams -- Afghan children pursue education amid challenges

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:45:05 GMT

In a family of eight, where her father earns daily wages by pushing a handcart through the streets of Kabul, ev

Cambodia, Kazakhstan sign visa-free deal for diplomatic, official passport holders

Sun, 31 May 2026 02:45:04 GMT

PHNOM PENH, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia and Kazakhstan have signed an agreement on the exemption from visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and official or service passports, said a news release from the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Saturday.

The pact was inked on Friday in Phnom Penh between Eat Sophea, Cambodia's acting minister of foreign affairs and internation

Russia summons ambassador to Armenia over impaired EAEU cooperation

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:45:36 GMT

MOSCOW, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Russia has summoned its ambassador to Armenia, Sergey Kopyrkin, for consultations over the Armenian leadership's pivot toward the European Union (EU), the Russian Foreign Ministry said Saturday.

The Russian side believes the Armenian move undermines cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), according to the release on the ministry's official website.

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Outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in western Mongolia

Sat, 30 May 2026 12:15:17 GMT

ULAN BATOR, May 30 (Xinhua) -- An outbreak of the highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been confirmed in western Mongolia's Khovd province, local media reported on Saturday, citing the provincial governor's office.

"Laboratory testing has confirmed an outbreak of the highly contagious FMD virus in Bulgan soum (an administrative subdivision) of Khovd province. So far, 35 cattle belonging to seven he

China, Mongolia launch joint army training

Sat, 30 May 2026 11:16:20 GMT

HOHHOT, May 30 (Xinhua) -- China and Mongolia on Saturday launched a joint army training exercise, code-named "Steppe Partner 2026," in north China's Inner Mongolia.

The training focuses on strikes against illegal armed groups. It aims to deepen friendship and mutual trust, enhance practical cooperation, and strengthen the two sides' capabilities to uphold regional peace and stability.

During the training

Eighteen killed, 30 injured as truck overturns in Afghanistan

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:49:23 GMT

KABUL, 30th May, 2026 (WAM) -- At least 18 people lost their lives and 30 others sustained injuries when a truck carrying recently returned Afghan refugees overturned in eastern Afghanistan's Laghman province early Saturday, the provincial police office said in a statement.

The deadly accident took place in Surkhakan region, Qarghayi district, along the highway linking the capital Kabul to eastern provinces, whe

18 killed, 30 injured as truck carrying returnees overturns in E. Afghanistan

Sat, 30 May 2026 06:45:12 GMT

KABUL, May 30 (Xinhua) -- At least 18 people lost their lives and 30 others sustained injuries when a truck carrying recently returned Afghan refugees overturned in eastern Afghanistan's Laghman province early Saturday, the provincial police office said in a statement.

The deadly accident took place in Surkhakan region, Qarghayi district, along the highway linking the capital Kabul to eastern provinces, when the

Body of 3-year-old girl recovered from borehole in central Mongolia

Sat, 30 May 2026 02:45:07 GMT

ULAN BATOR, May 30 (Xinhua) -- The body of a three-year-old girl who fell into an abandoned borehole measuring 30 meters deep and 30 centimeters in diameter in central Mongolia was recovered early Saturday, nearly 60 hours after the accident, according to the country's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

The incident occurred on Wednesday in a mining area of Zaamar soum, Tuv province. The girl was accom

First contact: Uzbekistan's rise to the global stage

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:41:09 GMT

Fittingly for a team nicknamed "Asian Italy", a reference to their blue and white kit and defensive style of play,Uzbekistanwill be coached at their first World Cup by former Italy defender Fabio Cannavaro.

The 52-year-old, who captained Italy to the World Cup title in 2006, took over last October from former Uzbekistan international Timur Kapadze.

Capped 119 times over a 13-year international career, Kapad

After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's soccer team rises again

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:39:18 GMT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Fatima Yousufi escaped the Taliban, arriving in Australia with a backpack and a burning ambition to play international soccer.

Through their own determination and courage, and with family support, Yousufi and others like Mona Amini had been able to study, to play soccer for clubs and for the Afghanistan women's team. But when the Taliban returned to power in 2021 it shut down a

Houston Police Department logs highest officer headcount in 20 years following $1B in raises

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:13:53 GMT

Houston Police Department logs highest officer headcount in 20 years following $1B in raises

Video- Woman points gun at civilians, officers inside Scottsdale Police lobby before shooting

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:13:48 GMT

Video- Woman points gun at civilians, officers inside Scottsdale Police lobby before shooting

Bodycam shows man stab Aurora officer in head before fatal police shooting

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:08:03 GMT

Bodycam shows man stab Aurora officer in head before fatal police shooting