Central Asia
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Pakistan hosts SCO border authorities meeting in Islamabad
Meeting attended by heads, representatives of the border services of Belarus, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and the Executive Committee of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS)
July 17, 2026
OIC conference adopts Islamabad Declaration, launches women's digital inclusion initiative
The two-day conference in Islamabad concludes, with OIC members pledging to strengthen policies and institutional mechanisms to ensure women's meaningful participation in political, economic and public life across the Muslim world.
July 13, 2026
At G7, Trump says ‘horrible retreat’ left US equipment behind in Afghanistan
Says “horrible” retreat from Afghanistan left US equipment behind, describes it as “a little old now,” add that he “may” get all the equipment back, while speaking at a news conference after the G7 summit.
June 17, 2026
Tajik FM says Dushanbe Water Process driving global UN agenda
Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin says the Dushanbe Water Process has become a key driver of the UN water agenda, helping shape global policy, mobilize cooperation and prepare for upcoming UN water conferences in 2026 and 2028.
May 30, 2026
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Armenia should hold EU referendum soon, Putin and allies say
Russia and three allied states urge Armenia to hold a referendum on EU membership, arguing it must choose between closer integration with Europe or remaining in the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union.
May 30, 2026
World leaders gather in Dushanbe to advance global water agenda
The 4th High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action 'Water for Sustainable Development' will serve as a preparatory step toward the 2026 UN Water Conference, while supporting progress on Sustainable Development Goal 6 on clean water and sanitation.
May 25, 2026
Turkiye and Armenia to restart direct trade: Ankara
Turkiye, Armenia resume formal trade relations after 33 years amid normalization efforts between longtime rivals
May 13, 2026
'Hope and fear': Iranians celebrate new year under shadow of war
Iranians mark Nowruz at home and abroad under the shadow of war, with celebrations muted by fear and displacement but still seen as an act of cultural resilience and hope for peace.
March 19, 2026
Iran denies contact with US envoy
Iran denies reports of renewed contact with a US envoy, rejecting claims of backchannel talks with Donald Trump’s administration and insisting no ceasefire negotiations are underway amid escalating conflict.
March 17, 2026