Uzbekistan’s agriculture sector—contributing nearly a quarter to both national GDP and employment—relies heavily on irrigation due to the country’s arid climate.
Taliban in talks with Russia, China for trade transactions in local currencies
The dollar has had a lock on commodity trading, allowing Washington to hinder market access for producer nations from Russia to Venezuela and Iran.
Women in Business: Nelo Mayar of Aryana Afghan Cuisine
At Mayar’s Aryana Afghan Cuisine, the spice makes the meal. Simple ingredients shine under her expert care, as she creates layers of flavors with warm seasonings that are rich and delicious. Mayar ...
Central Asian countries push for regional development at Termez Dialogue
The Termez Dialogue in Uzbekistan aims to create a permanent platform for Central and South Asian cooperation, emphasising connectivity and economic integration.
Hegseth orders new review of Afghanistan withdrawal and suicide bombing at Kabul airport
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered another review of the U.S. military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, and of the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that ...
Iraq and China’s Geo-Jade sign deal for Tuba oilfield expansion
Iraq has signed a contract with a consortium consisting of China-based Geo-Jade Petroleum Corp and Basra Crescent to implement an integrated energy project aimed at ramping up Iraq's Tuba oilfield's ...
Iraq and China’s Geo-Jade sign deal for Tuba oilfield expansion
Iraq has signed a contract with a consortium consisting of China-based Geo-Jade Petroleum Corp and Basra Crescent to implement an integrated energy project aimed at ramping up Iraq's Tuba oilfield's ...
Nobel Energy and Iraq Sign MoU on Climate Cooperation
By John Lee. UK-based Nobel Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iraq's General Company for Carbon Economics, affiliated with Iraq's Ministry of Environment, to enhance ...
Iran’s Roustaee concerned about return home despite cautious Cannes film
Iranian filmmaker Saeed Roustaee said on Friday that he was careful in how he shot his Cannes Film Festival entry "Woman and Child", which never shows women without the mandatory hijab, but was still ...
Philippines Q2 growth seen at 6%
The Philippine economy is expected to expand by at least six percent in the second quarter, faster than the previous quarter, supported by infrastructure spending and lower inflation, according to the ...