Russia moved to stop the worst escalation of fighting in the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh in more than a quarter-century by hosting ceasefire talks on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Without the U.S., there will be no peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan
But the constellation of foreign powers hovering around the conflict does not bode well for the people of Armenia or Azerbaijan, nor for the stability of the region. Even more dis ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan’s Aliyev says ready for Nagorno-Karabakh talks, but no concessions
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on Friday said he was ready to return to talks over Nagorno-Karabakh, but he was not willing to make concessions to Armenia and no other country could influence ... ( read original story ...)
Armenia and Azerbaijan’s Supporters Are At War Around the World, Using Social Media to Fight
"I think I wouldn't be overestimating by saying every Armenian in the world is disturbed by this, is moved by this and is in action having to do with this," singer-songwriter Serj Tankian told ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia’s Sentencing of Journalist Over COVID-19 Comment a Threat to Freedoms, Media Groups Say
The conviction of a journalist who reported on comments that Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen made publicly about COVID-19 is a threat to all reporters covering the pandemic, local media groups say. A ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan Introduces Ban On Gifts To Civil Servants To Reduce Corruption
Jomart Tokayev signed a law amending the work of civil servants on Oct. 6, the Akorda press service reported. The amendment introduced a complete ban on gifts, material rewards, and services of any ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan Seeks to Attract Nearly $12 Billion in Agribusiness Investment in Next Five Years
Kazakhstan plans to attract nearly five trillion tenge (US$11.6 billion) of investments in agriculture in the next five years in an effort to boost export potential and saturate the domestic market, ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa draws country closer to China after summit
China and Sri Lanka plan to restart discussions on a free trade agreement, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said on Friday, following a high-level meeting between the two countries. Seen as ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea prepares for military parade despite coronavirus concern; Kim may speak
North Koreans wearing medical masks have gathered in the capital of Pyongyang, state media reported this week, ahead of what is expected to be a big military parade on Saturday, possibly featuring the ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Futsal Victorious over Uzbekistan
Team Melli defeated Uzbekistan 3-2. Ali Ebrahimi, Mehdi Karimi and Uzbekistan player (own goal) scored for Iran. Mohammad Nazemalsharia’s team had also defeated Uzbekistan 2-1 0n Wednesday. Iran ... ( read original story ...)