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Nepal floods kill 19, leave 384 tourists missing
At least 19 people have died and 384 tourists are missing after a flash flood in a Nepalese area bordering Tibet, officials said.
US Suspends Immigrant Visa Interviews Worldwide
The US State Department has paused immigrant visa interview scheduling worldwide for staff training, Reuters reported.
Post-War Communities: Alex Matrsson on Syria’s Human, Institutional, and Economic Future
The reconstruction of Syria will ultimately be judged not by the number of buildings repaired, roads resurfaced, or investment commitments announced.
Ministries for National Capability and Sustainable Competitive Advantage in a Globalized World
A ministry can spend years improving its procedures while leaving the architecture of the state largely untouched.
Uzbekistan Master Prompt Guidelines for News Wire Editors
Detailed standards for converting Russian source texts into publication-ready English news wire articles for Uzbekistan and Central Asia.
US reports 10,930 Cyclospora cases linked to lettuce
A Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has sickened 10,930 people in 17 US states, with 454 hospitalizations and two deaths.
US National Debt Crosses Historic US$40 Trillion Mark
The United States national debt has reached US$40 trillion for the first time, setting a new record as federal spending exceeds tax revenue.
UAE halts trade and financial operations with Iran
The UAE has suspended all commercial activities and financial transactions with Iran following a reported Iranian missile strike.
Russia proposes 3% tax on migrants' foreign transfers
Russia's A Just Russia party has proposed a 3% tax on each foreign bank transfer made by migrants, including Uzbek citizens working in Russia.
The Future of Higher Education May Have a Swedish Accent
An exclusive interview with Mr. Alex Matrsson, the Swedish Pracademic and International Business Strategist, on academic freedom, institutional trust, industry relevance, internationalisation and the future of higher education.