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As glaciers melt, the world’s hidden water banks are at risk
Glaciers – the world’s hidden water banks - are a source of life for billions. The seasonal melt from mountains and glaciers sustains some of …
Comedian Nurlan Saburov Banned from Entering Russia for 50 Years
Comedian Nurlan Saburov has been banned from entering Russia for 50 years, according to RIA Novosti and TASS citing law enforcement authorities.
Rosatom Begins Pouring Concrete for Reactor Building of Unit 5 at Paks NPP
On 5 February 2026, a ceremonial event marking the pouring of the “first concrete” into the foundation of the reactor building for Unit 5 took place at the …
Tokayev and Sharif Confirm Launch of Transport Corridor Through Uzbekistan and Afghanistan
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif have officially confirmed the implementation of a large-scale transport route passing through Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, which was accorded …
IATA: Passenger Traffic and Air Cargo Continue Strong Growth Amid Capacity Constraints
The global aviation industry closed 2025 with robust growth in both passenger and cargo demand, despite ongoing capacity shortages and persistent structural challenges.
Marco Rubio: Repeal of the Jackson–Vanik Amendment Will Expand U.S. Cooperation with Central Asian Countries
The U.S. administration has expressed support for legislative initiatives aimed at repealing the Jackson–Vanik amendment as it applies to Central Asian countries, Azerbaijan, and Belarus. The amendment currently …
Carlyle Emerges as a Potential Buyer of LUKOIL International GmbH’s Global Assets
Russian oil and gas company LUKOIL has announced the signing of an agreement with the US-based investment firm Carlyle for the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary, LUKOIL …
Gold Prices Hit Record High, Surpassing US$5,100 per Ounce Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The market price of gold has reached a new historic peak, exceeding US$5,100 per ounce for the first time.
BRICS 2026 – Implications for a Multipolar World
Recently, during a meeting with India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot highlighted an interesting observation: France currently …
The Largest Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in History Concluded with Renewed Commitment to Advancing Sustainable Progress
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) concluded its largest …