‘The Authoritarian Regime Uses Collective Punishment to Discourage Any Challenge to Its Authority’

Active Citizens, Armed Conflicts, Asia-Pacific, Civil Society, Crime & Justice, Economy & Trade, Featured, Headlines, Health, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, Press Freedom, TerraViva United Nations Sep 17 2025 (IPS) - CIVICUS discusses the deaths...

Eurasian bloc and India push toward free trade agreement by 2026

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), a post-Soviet bloc consisting of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia, has formally stepped up efforts to conclude a free trade agreement (FTA) with India. The announcement came after Andrey...

10 things world leaders missed when they walked out of Netanyahu’s UN speech

As Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the dais to speak at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Friday morning, what looked like two-thirds of the world leaders present got up and left. Some clapped and yelled as...

World News | Uzbekistan: ICCR, Indian Embassy Hold 7th International Conference on Yoga, First in Central Asia

Tashkent [Uzbekistan], September 17 (ANI): The 7th International Conference on Yoga and first ever in Central Asia under the theme Yoga for One Earth One Health, organised by the Indian Council of Cultural Relations in partnership with the Embassy...

Architecture Award spotlights creative solutions to global challenges

Seven architectural projects that shield communities from climate risk, preserve cultural heritage, and create affordable housing were honoured at the Aga Khan Award for Architecture prize-giving ceremony at the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic Hall....

EBRD says geopolitics, tariffs and China competition weigh on Emerging Europe growth

Economies across the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD's) regions of operation are set to grow by 3.1% in 2025 and 3.3% in 2026, the development bank said on September 25, warning that persistent geopolitical tensions,...

Digital ID scheme on the cards in bid to combat UK’s migrant crisis

Keir Starmer’s government is planning to introduce a mandatory digital ID scheme to act as a deterrent to migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats. The digital ID would be held on people’s phones as a means of proving the right to...

India-Israel investment treaty: A tangible outcome of strategic ties

In August 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with India’s Ambassador to Israel, J P Singh, to discuss ways to further strengthen the countries’ strategic partnership. He underscored that cooperation should be expanded, especially...

Bridgeport's Joshua Freeman One of Five Recipients of WVU's Fulbright Scholarship; Going to South Korea

Five West Virginia University students and alumni are recipients of prestigious Fulbright Scholarships to teach English or conduct research abroad over the next year. Included in the mix is a student from Bridgeport. The Fulbright U.S. Student...

Kazakhstan Sees Growth in Urban Cancer Cases

The incidence of cancer has risen in Kazakhstan’s cities, while rural areas have seen a decline, according to Energyprom.kz, which cited data from the Ministry of Health. In 2024, cancer incidence in urban areas reached 239.2 cases per 100,000...

Kuttu Ka Atta: What Is Fasting-Friendly Buckwheat Flour And How Can It Turn Toxic?

Last Updated:September 25, 2025, 10:11 IST It is eaten during fasts and praised as a superfood, but under certain conditions, buckwheat flour can turn dangerously toxic. Here's what you need to know Rapid Read Summarized by AI. + Buckwheat flour,...

From Reform to Deals: Central Asia Steps Onto the Global Stage at UNGA-80

Ecology, global instability, and the need for UN reform dominated the speeches of all five Central Asian presidents at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. Presenting a united front while emphasizing national priorities, the leaders made...

WVU students, alumni earn prestigious Fulbright Scholarships

Five WVU students will teach English or conduct research in locations across the globe supported by funding from the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program. They are (clockwise from top left) Felicia Carrara, Bane Clements-Smart, Adelaide...

Cholera outbreak simulated in exercise at Dostuk checkpoint

The World Health Organization (WHO), together with the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic and with support from the Pandemic Fund, conducted a two-day simulation exercise (SimEx) at Dostuk border checkpoint in Osh. The WHO office in...

FMGs must clear NRE to obtain license: PM&DC

- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP):The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has said that all foreign medical graduates (FMGs) are legally required to clear the National Registration Examination (NRE) to get a practice license in the...

Sports News | Odisha to Host Asian Table Tennis Team Championships, for the First Time; 22 Countries to Participate

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 25 (ANI): For the first time, Odisha will host the 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025. The championship will be held from 11th to 15th October 2025, at the Athletics Centre of Kalinga...

SCO to enhance cultural, tourism and youth exchanges

Zafar Uddin Mahmood, special assistant to the former prime minister of Pakistan and chairman of the "Understanding China" Forum in Pakistan Photo: rdcy.ruc.edu.cnShanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member state leaders signed and issued the...

Uzbekistan Uncovers Criminal Network Trafficking Human Organs

Uzbekistan’s State Security Service and Ministry of Internal Affairs have uncovered a transnational criminal network involved in the illegal trafficking of human organs. Authorities report that the group included 12 individuals from Tashkent and...

Minister of Education and Head of Sverdlovsky district police discuss school security issues

Minister of Education and Head of Sverdlovsky district police discuss school security issues AKIPRESS.COM - Head of the Sverdlovsky District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek Tilek Tukebaev held a meeting with Minister of Education...

Woman detained in Chui region on suspicion of killing her children

14:36, 13 September 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizada KUTUEVA 14:36, 13 September 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizada KUTUEVA The duty unit of the Internal Affairs Department of Chui district received a report on September 12...