Central Asia
Uzbekistan’s Cotton Conundrum: Environmental Threats Impact on a Major Producer
In Uzbekistan's arid yet fertile lands, farmers face a mounting crisis. Salinity increasingly taints their soil, reducing wheat and cotton yields by up to...
Mumbai Tops Asia’s Billionaire List
Mumbai has ascended to become Asia's premier city for billionaires, surpassing Beijing and ranking just below global frontrunners New York and London.
The city's 92 billionaires reflect India's robust economic growth of 7.5% in 2023....
Sahel Tensions Rise as Niger Severs Military Agreement with the U.S.
In a new development, Niger's junta ended a U.S. military agreement, marking a significant shift in Sahel's alliances and security landscape.
Niger holds strategic importance...
Tesla at the Heart of Asia’s Clean Energy Push
In a significant turn in the electric vehicle (EV) world, Asian leaders are strategically...
Rising Rice Prices Fuel Inflation Woes in Asia
In 2023, Asia faced significant inflation, largely driven by rising rice prices, a staple in the region.
The Philippines and...
Hilton’s Strategic Expansion into Angolan Market
Hilton Hotels is entering Angola's market, partnering with Grupo Veleiro on a $150 million venture.
This initiative will transform the current Jango Veleiro Restaurant site...
U.S. Postpones Asia Trade Deal Amid Criticism
The Biden administration delayed a trade agreement with Asia, initially planned for the APEC summit in San Francisco.
This postponement,...
Putin Strengthens Ties in Central Asia Amid Rival Influence
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kazakhstan to reinforce long-standing connections as global powers show increasing interest in Central Asia.
Speaking...
Kazakhstan Set to Produce Turkish Drones in 2024
Kazakhstan intends to begin producing Turkish drones by 2024, as revealed by Erol Oguz,...
South Caucasus Landscape Alters with Armenian Exodus
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes the South Caucasus is entering a "new era of peace."
He...
UN Agency Readies for Full Armenian Exodus from Nagorno-Karabakh
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is readying for a possible full-scale exit of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh.
The Armenian government has...
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