The prime minister of Kyrgyzstan has quit after post-election protests plunged the ex-Soviet republic into political chaos. Protesters replaced Kubatbek Boronov with another politician they had freed ... ( read original story ...)
Amid increasing US-China tensions, humor is serious business
American Jesse Appell’s comedy is part of a long history of cultural diplomacy between the US and China. Musical performances, art exchanges and sports competitions have all helped to strengthen the ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan election: Opposition ‘seize power’ after protests
The opposition in Kyrgyzstan has reportedly seized power after violent protests against what it says was a rigged parliamentary election on Sunday. Sadyr Japarov was appointed acting prime minister, ... ( read original story ...)
(CitySketch) Vientiane – the capital and largest city of Laos
VIENTIANE, Oct. 7, 2020 (Xinhua) -- Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. In the central part of the country, the capital Vientiane is located on the alluvial plain on the Mekong ... ( read original story ...)
Israel, UAE shake hands at diplomatic hot spot – the UN in Geneva
The meeting took place at the UAE mission offices and she said that she had invited with her counterpart, Obaid Salem Al Zaabi to visit Israel. ( read original story ...)
Can Armenia-Azerbaijan military claims be compared to Israel’s past wars?
Azerbaijan and Armenian armed forces have been fighting for over a week and a half, and social media accounts linked to their respective defense ministries are engaged in an information war to make it ... ( read original story ...)
Geama Dearbhaidh Iar-Chuairt Dheireannach EURO 2020: Alba v Israel
Sgioba Spòrs a’ toirt thugaibh an ath gheama aig Alba ‘s iad a’ coinneachadh ri Israel. ( read original story ...)
Scotland v Israel preview
Scotland take part in their first play-off since 2003 as they bid for a place at next year's rescheduled. Israel visit Hampden on Thursday in a one-off semi-final behind closed doors and the winners ... ( read original story ...)
What’s Important About Tajikistan’s Presidential Election?
What’s at stake in Tajikistan’s election isn’t the presidency, but what comes next. Kyrgyzstan’s election-induced semi-revolution has certainly occupied most Central Asian observers this week. But ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey and UAE openly flouting UN arms embargo to fuel war in Libya
Guardian joint investigation finds both sides send military cargo planes to region, in blatant violation of agreement to end conflict ... ( read original story ...)