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Outcasts in the football world: Tajikistan and Pakistan refuse to play Russian…
The national football teams of Tajikistan and Pakistan have refused to play in friendly matches against Russia.
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Did Xi Send Hidden Message to Oppressed Pamiri People?
On the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic of China, President Xi Jinping awarded Bayika Kalidibek, a…
UN rights council takes Tajikistan to task
A follow-up report issued recently by the UN General Assembly’s Human Rights Council assails Tajikistan’s…
Indonesia, UK Ink MoU on Sustainable Development, Green Economy
Jakarta - The Indonesian Minister of National Development Planning, Suharso Monoarfa, and British…
Struggling to Stem Extremism, Tajikistan Targets Beards and Head Scarves
After Tajiks were charged with a deadly attack in Moscow, the country has cracked down on signs of Islam. But…
How Prabowo will likely manage Indonesia’s defence and foreign policy
In early October, Indonesian defence minister Prabowo Subianto will be inaugurated as the country’s 8th president.…
Kim Jong Un offers tepid praise to China as he cozies up to Russia
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent Chinese President Xi Jinping greetings with what appeared to be restrained…
Former Indonesian President Megawati Named Honorary Professor in Uzbekistan
Jakarta - Former Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri was awarded the title of honorary…
Malaysia arrests 155 more suspects in child abuse probe, 19 minors rescued in…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian police detained another 155 suspects in the investigation into alleged child…
China’s top security conference about ‘clarifying positions’ – not solutions,…
Beijing is expected to seek further military communication with Washington on thorny issues like the South China…