PACE Issues Declaration on Afghan Women in Central Asia

Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) signed a declaration in early April supporting gender equality and women’s empowerment in Central Asia. Specifically, Written Declaration No. 806 (Doc. 16154, 8 April) calls for gender …

What to know about Kyrgyzstan's new Nomad Trail — the longest hiking trail in Central Asia

Adventurous hikers now have access to see a different side of Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz Nomad Trail (KNT) is a 1,243-mile (2,000-kilometer) long-distance hiking trail in northern and eastern Kyrgyzstan, which make it the longest trail network in Central Asia. …

Russia and China to continue efforts to ensure stability in Central Asia

15:06, 09 May 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA 15:06, 09 May 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA Russia and China will continue efforts to ensure stability in Central Asia. This is said in the joint …

OSCE advances gender-sensitive law enforcement and border management in Central Asia

As part of the OSCE’s efforts to empower women in the security sector and strengthen regional security, the OSCE Secretariat, with support from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the five OSCE field operations in …

Central Asia’s Alpine Forests: Thriving Against the Odds

Amidst mounting global concerns over climate change and its multifaceted impacts on ecosystems, a groundbreaking study has illuminated a paradoxical greening trend unfolding in the heart of Eurasia. Contrary to the widespread narrative of droughts and …

Central Iowa Vietnam Veterans Memorial part of ‘Monument Row’ at IVH

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS — From this circa 1992 photo, employees of Kallin Johnson Monument Co. of Fort Dodge are shown preparing to pour concrete into forms. The concrete was used as a base to support the granite tablets of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the …

New international airline aims to open up Central Asia to Australian travellers

Called Vietjet Qazaqstan, the new carrier is a joint initiative between Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet and Kazakhstani airline Qazaq Air.  Announced during Vietnam’s General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to Kazakhstan this week, the joint venture …

EU envoy: FTA with Malaysia central pillar for deeper economic, geopolitical partnerships with Asean

KUALA LUMPUR: The European Union (EU) is positioning the Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a central pillar in its broader strategy to deepen economic and geopolitical partnerships in Asean countries. EU Ambassador to Malaysia Rafael Daerr said the …

How are Central Oregon businesses navigating Trump’s trade war?

Published 10:32 am Friday, May 9, 2025 1 of 4 Sunnyside Sports co-owner Mike Schindler assembles a kids bike on Thursday at the store in Bend. Schindler said tariffs could disrupt supply chains for bicycles and lead to higher prices. 05/08/25 (Joe …

U.S. dollar’s slide is the ‘bane’ of Asia’s central bankers