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China Focus: SCO countries applaud China's city governance innovations
Xinhua News Agency
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TIANJIN, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Against the backdrop of cities' growing influence as political, economic and cultural hubs, representatives from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states convened this week in north China's Tianjin to...
Stocks to watch on July 9: Pharma, Deccan Gold, Ola, JSW Steel, Signatureglobal, and more
The Hindu Business Line
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July 9, 2025
Pharma stocks may come under pressure after US President Donald Trump threatened a 200% import tariff, impacting companies like Sun Pharma, Cipla, Lupin, Dr. Reddy’s, and Aurobindo Pharma. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto Nexus Venture Partners on...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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July 3, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
Central Asian Countries Launch Regional Steering Committee to Accelerate Methane Reduction Efforts
The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia
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Publication date: 11 July 2025 Tashkent, Uzbekistan – July 10, 2025 representatives from five Central Asian countries gathered in Tashkent for the first meeting of the Regional Steering Committee (RSC) under the Central Asia Capacity Building for...
17th ECO summit in Azerbaijan: a wrap-up
BNE Intellinews
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The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) took place in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, on July 4, bringing together heads of state and government from across the region to discuss economic cooperation and regional challenges....
Iran hosting and protecting Al Qaeda leadership, says UK
The National News
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Intelligence officials in the UK believe that Iran is hosting the headquarters of Al Qaeda, giving the terrorist leadership a lifeline after years of setbacks. “The transactional arrangement between Iran and the senior leadership of Al Qaeda is...
Turkmen judokas won six medals at the Junior Asian Cup in Almaty
Turkmenistan Golden Age
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July 10, 2025
Three silver and three bronze medals were won by judokas from Turkmenistan at the Asian Junior Cup that ended in Almaty. On the first day of the competition, our compatriots won three medals. The silver medal was awarded to the athlete of the Judo...
Pharma exports more than double in seven years
Daily Star
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July 10, 2025
Bangladesh's pharmaceutical exports have more than doubled over the past seven years, reaching $213 million in the just-concluded fiscal year 2024-2025, thanks to the entry into fresh markets and a wave of new products. However, on a year-on-year...
Uzbekistan-China Focus On Railway And Multimodal Transport Development
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, July 9. While on a working visit to Beijing, Ilkhom Makhkamov, the Minister of Transport from Uzbekistan, and Liu Wei, the Minister of Transport from the People's Republic of China, sat down to...
Foreigners take lessons from class to farm back home
China Daily
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Participants of the China-Central Asia Five-Country Vocational Farmers Training Course check health of fruit trees in a greenhouse at Weinan Vocational and Technical College in Weinan city, Shaanxi province. LIU SHIXIN/FOR CHINA DAILY While...
Life in the U.S. Foreign Service: ‘All-in,’ pride and reinvention
Cascadia Daily News - Washington State
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July 5, 2025
In Eileen Malloy’s view, the key to a career in the Foreign Service isn’t extroversion but internal fortitude. “It’s not a nine-to-five job,” said Malloy, who has lived in Bellingham since 2014. “It’s all in, or you don’t succeed.” The retired...
BFF and BCCB recognised for sports development
Kuensel
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The Bhutan Football Federation (BFF) and the Bhutan Cricket Council Board (BCCB) have recently received recognition from international sports bodies for their efforts in developing sports within the country. developing Gho their FIFA locked...
Armenia Day held at Children of the Commonwealth forum in Belarus
Arminfo
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ArmInfo. The 10th international cultural and educational forum "Children of the Commonwealth" is being held in Belarus. Each day of the forum is dedicated to the culture and history of one of the CIS countries. On July 10, the Day of the Republic...
The New Silk Road of Central Asia: Landlocked Countries Now Connected
Inter Press Service
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July 10, 2025
Asia-Pacific, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Education, Green Economy, Headlines, Labour, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Chinese Freight Train. Credit: Unsplash/KUA YUE UNITED NATIONS, Jul 10 2025...
The South Caucasus is slipping from Russia’s grasp
Al Jazeera
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July 10, 2025
The recent flare-up between Russia and Azerbaijan is far more than a diplomatic spat: It marks a potential turning point in the balance of power in the South Caucasus. On June 27, Russian special forces conducted a violent raid on ethnic...
SPIEF, Indonesia and a multipolar world
The Jakarta Post
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t the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) held in St. Petersburg, Russia, from June 18 to 21, President Prabowo Subianto personally led the Indonesian delegation. He was joined by other heads of state and government...
Flags, cheers, and unbreakable faith: Nepali fans who surprised Tashkent
The Kathmandu Post
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When the Nepal women’s football team arrived in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, they did not expect to hear familiar cheers rising from the stands. Central Asia, after all, was not a place they imagined would host...
Central Asian States Reconnect with Afghanistan
Oil Price
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July 8, 2025
Relations between the five Central Asian countries and Afghanistan are warming as plans move ahead for new rail links, increased trade and creating opportunities for ordinary Afghans. Central Asian states are prioritizing bringing Afghanistan back...
GDEC showcases China's positive contribution to global digital economy
Global Times
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Illustration: Liu Xidan/GTThe 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference (GDEC), set to kick off this Wednesday in Beijing, is shaping up to be an event with an international flavor. This comes as no surprise, considering China's open stance in the...
Tackling Corruption in Kazakhstan: The Latest Trends
Times of Central Asia
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July 10, 2025
As previously reported by The Times of Central Asia, anti-corruption efforts are a cornerstone of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s agenda. Court-ordered funds confiscated from corrupt officials have been used to finance public infrastructure:...