Section: Asia
- Afghanistan (54)
- Armenia (2,395)
- Azerbaijan (1,400)
- Bangladesh (459)
- China (1,817)
- India (3,608)
- Indonesia (807)
- Japan (1,436)
- Kazakhstan (682)
- Kyrgyzstan (667)
- Laos (3)
- Malaysia (6,377)
- Myanmar (25)
- Nepal (712)
- Pakistan (3,592)
- Philippines (1,081)
- Singapore (4,460)
- South Korea (305)
- Taiwan (190)
- Tajikistan (42)
- Thailand (1,124)
- Uzbekistan (33)
- Vietnam (614)
Majilis Elections: Foreign Observers Impressed By High Level of Preparedness at Polling Stations
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. NUR-SULTAN – Foreign observers reported high levels of preparedness at the polling stations and their compliance with democratic best practices during the Jan. 10 press briefings in Nur-Sultan. The Kazakh Central Election Commission accredited 398 foreign...
In vaccine geopolitics, a great game played with Ukrainians’ health
Ukraine, already caught up in the broader tug-of-war between East and West in European politics, has now also become a focal point in the geopolitics of coronavirus vaccines — so far, to the country’s detriment. …read more Source::...
Ukraine eyes participation in restoration of Azerbaijan’s liberated lands
Ukrainian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Vladislav Kanevsky has expressed his country’s willingness to participate in the restoration of Azerbaijani lands recently liberated from the Armenian occupation during the meeting with Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov on January 8. …read more Source::...
In vaccine geopolitics, a great game played with Ukrainians’ health
January 10, 2021 11:40 AMUkraine has now also become a focal point in the geopolitics of coronavirus vaccines, so far, to its detriment. …read more Source:: The Straits...
Pompeo recalls Iranian shoot down of Ukrainian Airplane, killing 176 people
F.P Report WASHINGTON: Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State on Saturday paid tribute to the people who lost their lives last year after shoot down of Ukrainian Airlines Flight PS752 by Iranian Revolutionary Guards. He stated stated that the American people honor the memory of the passengers and crew of Ukrainian International Airlines flight...
Weekly Digest of Central Asia
BISHKEK (TCA) — The Publisher’s note: Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Central Asia was the scene of intense geopolitical struggle and the Great Game between the British and Russian Empires, and later between the Soviet Union and the West, over Afghanistan and neighboring territories. Into the 21st century, Central Asia has become...
Canada’s Justin Trudeau urges Iran to give ‘complete’ explanation a year after downing of Ukraine plane
Canada will not accept “anything less than a comprehensive and honest explanation” from Iran on what led its military to mistakenly shoot down a Ukrainian passenger plane a year ago, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday. In a statement on the one-year anniversary of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 near Tehran,...
Is Russia preparing to replace Belarus dictator Lukashenka?
Vladislav Davidzon The ongoing pro-democracy uprising in Belarus has placed Moscow in a difficult position. Since protests first erupted in August 2020 over a rigged presidential election, Moscow has found itself in what many observers regard as a no-win situation. By propping up the regime of discredited dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka, the...
Five nations want Iran to deliver justice on downed plane
A joint statement was signed by ministers of Afghanistan, Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and United Kingdom. …read more Source:: The...
‘Never again’ says Ukraine as families mourn Iran plane crash victims
Ukraine and other countries jointly called for “a complete and thorough explanation”. …read more Source:: The...
