Paris/Jakarta (24/7 – 28.57). “Coffee is the common man’s gold, and like gold, it brings to every person the feeling of luxury and nobility.” – Sheik-Abd-al-Kadir A friend recently…
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Tajikistan Passes Bill to Ban Hijab Despite 98% Muslim Population
Tajikistan officially banned the hijab, imposing hefty fines in its latest move to curb Islamic influence. Beni Mellal – The Central Asian nation of Tajikistan officially prohibited the wearing of…
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Tajikistan: Who Killed the Pamiris?
Dubai/Astana (10 June – 60). The Pamiris are an ethnic minority group in Tajikistan, culturally distinct from the majority Tajik population. They have faced persecution and discrimination in their mountain…
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Explainer | Why Tajikistan’s Pamiris don’t trust their government
Dushanbe wants obedience but treats the region as something to be exploited and ignored. For 30 years, eastern Tajikistan has been either on the edge of unrest or the scene…
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Shangri-La Dialogue: Zelensky attending the conference
by Prasad Bandaby Prasad BandaZelensky’s presence at the Shangri-La Dialogue serves as a reminder for Asian countries to avoid the pitfalls of geopolitical confrontation. Drawing parallels to Ukraine’s experiences, experts caution against being drawn…
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Imagine a world where one man’s vision reshapes the future. President Xi Jinping, with his unwavering resolve, has tightened his grip on China, ushering in sweeping reforms and a new…
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Is China Using Hungary as Its Bridgehead in Europe?
by Kan Khineby Kan KhineThe primary purpose of Xi Jinping’s three-day visit to Hungary might be to ensure that Hungary can help China gain market share in the EU, as Beijing and Budapest prepare…
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Social media posts by Tajik president’s grandson unsettle ruling circles as leadership succession looms
Dushanbe 25/2 (35.71) The social networking activity of “influencer” Ismoil Mahmadzoir is causing a stir within the country’s political and security corridors. His grandfather President Emomali Rahmon is planning his…
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Sri Lanka ends visas for hundreds of thousands of Russians staying there to avoid war
Sri Lanka has told hundreds of thousands of Russians and some Ukrainians staying in the country to escape the war that they must leave in the next two weeks, immigration officers said. The…
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Independence Day event: Russian House honours freedom fighters, highlights Moscow’s key role in emergence of Bangladesh
Russian House in Dhaka (formerly the Russian Cultural Centre), in cooperation with the National Museum and the Liberation War Affairs Academy, organized an event dedicated to Bangladesh’s 53rd anniversary of…