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How the War in Ukraine Changed the Attitude of CIS Countries Toward Russia
“He spoke to him the way only he can” — with this phrase, Russian diplomats at various levels — up to deputy foreign ministers — used to describe, in private conversations, Vladimir Putin’s negotiating skills in dealings with CIS partners. I...
Dialogue key to inclusive human rights
By Qin Feng in Xi'an and Liu Boqian (China Daily) 13:41, July 17, 2025 The 2025 China-Central Asia Human Rights Development Forum convened on Tuesday in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, as part of efforts to deepen regional cooperation on human rights....

Jordan Lifts Ban On Brazilian Chicken
(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA)) São Paulo – Jordan has lifted restrictions on Brazilian chicken meat exports to its market, which had been in place due to the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) reported in the city of...

Can Russia reach 1 million tonnes of meat and poultry exports in 2025?
Expanding broiler meat exports are expected to drive Russian meat and poultry exports beyond the significant mark of 1 million tonnes this year. During the first 6 months of 2025, Russian exports of meat and live animals showed solid growth, also...
Harimau Malaya’s Late Withdrawal Cause Distruptions To CAFA Nations Cup 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Harimau Malaya’s late withdrawal from the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup 2025 due to kick off Aug 29-Sept 8 has caused certain disruptions to the ongoing organisational processes,...

Normalisation of arbitrary force unacceptable, Pakistan tells SCO
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to peaceful coexistence with its neighbours. However, he warned that Pakistan could not accept the “normalisation of arbitrary force”. Dar was addressing the...

Mary Kay Unveils 2025 Sustainability Report, Underscoring Key Milestones Across Social, Economic, and Environmental Spheres
Dallas--(ANTARA/Business Wire)--Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for sustainability and women’s empowerment, today announced the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, a comprehensive overview of the company’s 2030 commitments and 2024...
Chinese FM meets with Uzbek counterpart in Tianjin
TIANJIN, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov in Tianjin on Wednesday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that...

India-China Border Dispute Deepens Amid Mutual Mistrust
Over the past five years, India and China have been engaged in intensive diplomacy intended to resolve a volatile border dispute in the Kashmir region of the Himalayan mountains. The desire for a peaceful resolution of this border dispute,...
Key Ministerial Dialogues ahead of SCO Summit 2025
The 25th summit of the Heads of State Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is set to be held in Tianjin, China. The SCO has 10 full-time members, with Belarus being the most recent member, having joined in 2024. China holds the...

Dar backs regional peace, warns Pakistan won't accept 'normalisation of arbitrary force'
Listen to article Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to peaceful coexistence with its neighbours. However, he warned that Pakistan could not accept the “normalisation of arbitrary force”. Dar was...

Uzbekistan exported over 28,000 tons of carrots worth $5.6M
From January to May 2025, Uzbekistan exported 28,348 tons of carrots totaling $5.6 million, according to the National Statistics Agency. The largest volumes were shipped to neighboring countries. Kyrgyzstan was the main importer, receiving 14,990...

SCO 2025: Can India, China, Russia redefine the multilateral forum? EXPLAINED
As the SCO Summit approaches in Tianjin, its role in shaping a multipolar world faces fresh scrutiny—amid terror threats, regional rivalries, and its ambitions to rival Western-led blocs The Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) heads of state...
Wildberries tests ready-to-eat food delivery from restaurants
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 July 2025 - Wildberries, a leading digital platform in Eurasia, is launching a pilot service for express delivery of ready-made meals from restaurants and cafes. In the pilot phase, the service will...

Baudinet aims for historic Davis Cup doubles record
Cook Islander Brett Baudinet is three wins away from claiming the world record for the most doubles wins in Davis Cup history. VTF/25071420 Cook Islands tennis veteran Brett Baudinet is set to compete in his 21st Davis Cup, aiming for a historic...

Xi Jinping reaffirms deepening strategic partnership with Russia ahead of key SCO meetings
Xi Jinping reaffirms deepening strategic partnership with Russia ahead of key SCO meetings Chinese President Xi Jinping has reiterated his commitment to expanding the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Russia during a high-level...

How to Dress and Undress your home
Thermal insulation is a cornerstone of policies aimed at reducing the high energy consumption for heating and cooling buildings. 1 In many industrialized countries, building energy regulations require new and existing buildings to have insulated...

Azerbaijan, Tajikistan sign MoU on textile sector
Baku, July 9, AZERTAC The Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Agency (AZPROMO) participated in the 1st International Textile and Light Industry Forum in Tajikistan, organized by the country’s Ministry of Industry and New Technologies. The...

The Turkic States Are Quietly Building a Geoeconomic Power Base
The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has spent the past years assembling itself not through declarations or summit communiqués, but through shared transport and logistics, harmonized customs procedures, and coordinated capital flows. What began...

Regional film festival hosts screen bonanza
The 2025 SCO Film Cooperation Forum was held in the Yongchuan district of Chongqing on July 4. [Photo provided to China Daily] To the delight of movie fans in China, they will have more opportunities in the future to watch quality films from...