Uzbekistan will allow US citizens to enter visa-free for 30 days starting January 1, 2026, as part of efforts to boost trade and economic ties.
Uzbekistan aims to pave way for productive US-Central Asia summit
Aiming to set an upbeat tone for the upcoming US-Central Asia summit and clear the way for an expansion of investment, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree allowing for 30-day, ...
Iran must ‘seriously improve’ nuclear co-operation, watchdog says
Iran must “seriously improve” co-operation with UN inspectors to avoid heightening tensions with the west, the International Atomic Energy Agency’s head has warned.
Vietnam rethinks its flood strategy as climate change drives storms and devastation
Vietnam is rethinking how it copes with floods after a year of relentless storms has collapsed hillsides and turned streets into rivers.
Japan comes to terms with new US relationship
Some are convinced that Japan’s deal with the US was worth the effort. Trump’s visit to Tokyo, in which he was effusive in his praise for the strength of the US Japan relationship and the excellent ...
Bangladesh women’s cricket team captain accused of beating juniors; board denies
Out-of-favour Bangladesh pacer Jahanara Alam has levelled serious allegations against the national board and captain Nigar Sultana Joty, claiming that the current skipper "beats up" junior players in ...
Pakistan tail hangs on to beat spirited South Africa by two wickets in ODI series opener
Mohammad Rizwan smashed a half-century in his first ODI after being removed from the captaincy and was replaced by Shaheen Shah Afridi as he shared 91-run stand with Agha to put the chase back on ...
Indonesia Q3 GDP growth at 5.04% y/y, official data shows
Indonesia's annual economic growth decelerated slightly to 5.04% in the third quarter, from 5.12% in the April-June quarter, official data showed on Wednesday. A Reuters poll had expected growth of 5.
Why a popular Hindu temple in India is mired in gold theft row
Gold and silver plating of idols and temple figurines, mostly paid for by devotees, is common across temples in India. So, the theft at Sabarimala shrine, visited by millions of pilgrims every year, ...
At least 11 killed as passenger train collides with cargo train in India
A passenger train has crashed into a cargo train in central India, killing at least 11 people.