Prime minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sent oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan as India's emissary to offer condolences to the Kuwaiti leaders. ( read original story ...)
Turmoil Continues in Kyrgyzstan After Former Leader Arrested
Developments appear to strengthen the hand of President Sooronbai Jeenbekov in the short term, though he has said that he would heed calls to resign if parliament could establish a new cabinet. ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan: US and West need to stand solid behind Central Asia’s only democracy
Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia's only democratic country, remains mired in political turmoil a week after allegations of electoral interference triggered violent protests. ( read original story ...)
Israel among strictest democracies to limit freedom of protest – report
Israel is among the strictest consolidated democracies in limiting the freedom to protest during the coronavirus era, though its policies have many parallels elsewhere, according to a new report. The ... ( read original story ...)
Sudanese civilians plan delegation visit to Israel in normalization attempt
Sudanese civilians are planning for a delegation of 40 people to visit Israel in November, according to KAN news. It will include athletes, artists and businessmen. Former Sudanese MP and businessman ... ( read original story ...)
Israel would oppose any U.S. F-35 sale to Qatar, Israeli minister says
Israel would oppose any U.S. sale of advanced F-35 warplanes to Qatar, Israel's intelligence minister said on Sunday, citing a need to maintain Israeli military superiority in the region. ( read original story ...)
Polls close in Tajikistan vote seen as easy win for strongman
Counting was underway in Tajikistan Sunday in a presidential election expected to pave the way for incumbent Emomali Rakhmon to become the longest-ruling strongman in the former Soviet region. ( read original story ...)
Tajikistan strongman Rakhmon set to extend 28-year rule
Many voters struggled to name Emomali Rakhmon's four other challengers in Sunday's election. The poll was closely watched internationally after disputed elections in two other ex-Soviet republics ... ( read original story ...)
Presidential polls close in Tajikistan
The Central Commission on Elections and Referenda told that the election was considered valid since voter turnout surpassed 50%, hitting 70.7% ... ( read original story ...)
Presidential election in Tajikistan begins
Presidential election began in Tajikistan on Sunday as 3,375 polling stations opened all over the country at 06:00 local time. ( read original story ...)