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Pakistan says it downed 2 Indian warplanes, captured pilot
Pakistan’s air force shot down two Indian warplanes after they crossed the boundary between the two nuclear-armed rivals in the disputed territory of Kashmir on …
Boosting Financial Protection Against Natural Disasters is Critical for Economies in Central Asia
The economies of Central Asia must significantly increase financial protection against natural disasters and consolidate efforts to effectively manage disaster …
2019 Academy Awards take place in the US
The 2019 Academy Awards took place on Sunday, February 24. The awards had no host after Kevin Hart stepped down, …
First meeting of “Caucus on Uzbekistan” takes place in Washington
The first meeting of the Caucus on Uzbekistan in the US Congress was held at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in …
Over 20 Iranian revolutionary guards killed in bomb attack
A truck bomb attack on a bus carrying members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, killed 27 Guards in the …
Over 50,000 people were left without electricity and heat in Washington state due to snowfall
Storms and heavy snowfall damaged power lines in Washington state (USA). As a result, more than 50,000 people were left …
Russia offers to become an observer in International Foundation for Saving the Aral Sea
Russia suggested considering the possibility of granting observer status to it at the International Foundation for Saving the Aral Sea. …
Russia and Central Asian countries discuss cooperation issues
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov met with the heads of diplomatic missions of Central Asian …
Seven killed in train accident in India
At least seven passengers have been killed and 24 injured when a New Delhi-bound train derailed in India’s eastern state …
EU Parliament and Council Reach Deal on New Rules for Short-Stay Schengen Visas
The EU Parliament and Council have informally agreed to simplify the application process and issuance of short-stay visas.