Earlier this year, it appeared that Turkmenistan, of all the Central Asian states, might be the one to weather the storm of depressed oil prices and decimated remittance returns battering the region.
Lebanon’s army says Saudi citizen kidnapped in Beirut released following ‘special operation’
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese troops rescued a Saudi citizen kidnapped over the weekend in Beirut and reportedly held for ransom, the army said Tuesday. Mushari al-Mutairi was released in a “special …
Free concert, other celebrations in Jordan ahead of kingdom’s first major royal wedding in years
A free concert, a henna party and other celebrations have taken place ahead of Jordan’s first major royal wedding in years.
Trust market assets top $1B as regulator co-ops with HDAC
The Housing Development Association of Cambodia’s (HDAC) new partnership with the Trust Regulator (TR) will promote the Kingdom’s construction and real estate industries, foster private sector …
Pair of lost ponies seen running across busy road in Cambodia
A pair of lost ponies were seen running across a busy road in Cambodia. Footage shows the white and black foals racing on the loose with each other against traffic …
All change, no change in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s voters overwhelmingly approved sweeping constitutional reforms that will allow the current president to serve for two additional seven-year terms. A snap presidential election scheduled …
Openness policy of New Uzbekistan is changing significantly
In turn, the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan” On Openness of State Government and Administration Bodies’ Activity” strictly establishes that all public authorities and administrations must ensure …
Ukraine slaps 50-year sanctions package on Iran amid latest drone strikes
Penalties include ban on trade, movement of resources, direct flights, and withdrawal of capital by Iranians as well as halting a range of electronic payments between the countries …
Rada backs 50-year sanctions on Iran – parliamentarian
“The Rada has agreed upon sanctions on Iran for 50 years,” Goncharenko wrote on social media. As reported earlier, the Rada was invited to endorse the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council’s …
Iran’s state media claims UN watchdog closes two lines of inquiry on nuclear program
Iran’s state-run news agency claimed Tuesday that international inspectors had closed off two lines of inquiry they had over …