central asia
President of Tajikistan issues law banning hijab
World
June 23, 2024
President of Tajikistan issues law banning hijab
A ban on the Hijab in the Central Asian nation of Tajikistan was among 35 laws signed by President Emomali…
China woos Central Asia as Ukraine war weakens Russian influence
World
May 18, 2023
China woos Central Asia as Ukraine war weakens Russian influence
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping is rolling out the red carpet for Central Asian nations this week…
India looking to compensate loss of Iranian oil
Middle East
April 24, 2019
India looking to compensate loss of Iranian oil
The United States on Monday said it will not extend sanctions exemptions to countries importing oil from Iran when they expire in…
100 marathons, 100 days: A punishing run for water
Health & Fitness
December 11, 2018
100 marathons, 100 days: A punishing run for water
From ankle-deep mud in Central Asia to the scorching heat of Australia, Mina Guli is running 100 marathons in…
Uzbek leader in intensive care after brain hemorrhage: daughter
World
August 29, 2016
Uzbek leader in intensive care after brain hemorrhage: daughter
Uzbekistan's president Islam Karimov, who has built his authoritarian rule on warnings of a militant Islamist threat to the Central…
Tajik leader strengthening grip on power in volatile region
World
May 22, 2016
Tajik leader strengthening grip on power in volatile region
Tajikistan's President seems certain to strengthen his power by referendum on Sunday in a country bordering Afghanistan and seen in…
Barely guarded Afghan border puts ex-Soviet Tajikistan in peril
Middle East
April 21, 2016
Barely guarded Afghan border puts ex-Soviet Tajikistan in peril
The three Tajik construction workers were quietly mending a road near the Panj River last month when they stumbled on…
Violence erupts at Kyrgyzstan opposition rallies
World
April 7, 2010
Violence erupts at Kyrgyzstan opposition rallies
Bishkek Kyrgyzstan--Violence erupted in this strategic Central Asian nation Wednesday as thousands of protesters angry over the arrests of opposition…