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Three regional universities proposed to be merged with National University
AKIPRESS.COM - The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovation proposed to merge Naryn, Talas and Batken State Universities with the Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn. The draft presidential decree has been submitted for...

Superior Service Awards honor AgriLife Extension employees
Faculty and staff of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service gathered from across the state and received the agency’s Superior Service Awards during a ceremony July 25 in Austin. The Superior Service Awards are the highest recognition given to...

Sports News | India to Play CAFA Nations Cup 2025
New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): The Indian senior men's national team, as part of their preparation for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers final round, will participate in the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup 2025, scheduled...

State Dept: Trump’s “Third Countries” for Immigrants Have Awful Human Rights Records
The United States is building an unprecedented network of deportee dumping grounds, pursuing deals with around a third of the world’s nations to expel immigrants to places where they do not hold citizenship. Once exiled, these third-country...

Extreme heat could slash Central Asia’s GDP and overwhelm public services.
The Central Asian region is currently enduring some of the hottest days of the year, as temperatures continue to rise annually, making living conditions increasingly difficult. According to a World Bank report, if the five countries in the region...

Kazakhstan Reports 134 Human Trafficking Cases in First Half of 2025
July 30 marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013. On this day, global attention turns to one of the gravest human rights violations: the exploitation of men, women, and children in...

94% of children who contracted measles were not vaccinated
AKIPRESS.COM - 94% of children who contracted measles were not vaccinated, the Republican Center for Immunoprophylaxis reported on July 16. The measles outbreak observed in Kyrgyzstan from December 2024 to March 2025 peaked in the winter. Since...

Russian government proposed to impose tax on migrant workers for education
15:41, 15 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA 15:41, 15 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA The Russian government has been proposed to introduce a tax of 5.1 percent of salary for migrant...

Discovering Asia: A Tourist’s Handbook
Chapter 1: Introduction to Asia’s Hidden Treasures The Allure of Asia Asia’s allure is undeniable, drawing millions of travelers each year to its diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and vibrant histories. From the serene rice terraces of Bali to...

Hard Numbers: Shooter kills four in New York skyscraper, Deadly floods in China, Abducted Nigerians killed after ransom payment sent & More
4: A gunman killed four people, including a police officer, at a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper in New York City on Monday. The shooter, identified as Shane Tamura, was armed with an M4 assault rifle when he entered the building, which is home to...

Michael Abrahams | Why left-hand drive school buses place our children at risk
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Daryl Vaz, recently announced the introduction of a rural school bus programme utilising 110 refurbished American school buses. However, there are safety concerns as the buses are old...

10th edition of the Children of the Commonwealth international cultural and educational forum was held in Minsk
On July 13, 2025, the 10th edition of the Children of the Commonwealth international cultural and educational forum was held in the National Children's Educational and Health Center "Zubrenok", in which a delegation from Turkmenistan took part....

Lifelong friends to attempt record-breaking 202-mile run of the full Shropshire Way in aid of charity
On Wednesday, August 13, Tom Holiday and Will Brackwell will run both the south and north loops of the trail alongside the connecting segment between Shrewsbury and Haughmond Hill, totalling approximately 202 miles (325 km). The pair are aiming to...

Mongolia and France expand cooperation in civil security and emergency response - The Diplomat
Mongolia and France expand cooperation in civil security and emergency response - The Diplomat AKIPRESS.COM - This year marks the 60th anniversary of Mongolia and France's establishment of diplomatic ties. In the last six decades, the expansion of...
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Australia, Ireland and beyond: Are attacks on Indians abroad on the rise?
On July 19, an Indian man was brutally attacked by a mob in Ireland’s Dublin, leaving him dripping in blood from his head to toe. On the very same day, in Australia’s Adelaide, a 23-year-old Indian was brutally beaten after being ambushed by five...
Why Ignoring Procurement Costs More Than You Think
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Canelo’s Blunt Verdict on Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol Leaves No Room for Debate
Clips of Canelo Alvarez jogging alone recently went viral. With just six weeks to go before he meets Terence Crawford at Allegiant Stadium, the undisputed champion has officially kicked off his training camp. He knows he has to give it everything....

100 Days to 8th CIIE: Preps Harden as Global Exhibitors Eye Business Potential in China
SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 26, 2025-- Facing the complex international landscape and mounting challenges, China International Import Expo (CIIE) consistently acts as a platform for global business exchange. With only 100 days to go, the 8 th...

Israel claims aid trickling in after widespread condemnation of blockade
Israel has said only seven aid packages were dropped from planes to Gaza’s two million people, a population it has been starving for months. The army on Sunday also announced a 10-hour pause in three designated areas of Gaza as deaths from...
Indonesia rushing to complete trade deals with Europe, Canada as a hedge against looming US tariff
JAKARTA – Indonesia is rushing to complete several trade deals to diversify its export market as a hedge against the impending tariff from the US, in a move welcomed by industry players. A top Indonesian official said South-east Asia’s largest...