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"Love to see it," "Compensation for that robbery" - Fans react as Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev show pure class at UFC Baku
Sportskeeda
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June 21, 2025
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev cornered their teammate, Tagir Ulanbekov, for his fight against Azat Maksum on the preliminary card of UFC Baku. In the aftermath of the bout, the two showed respect to Maksum. Ulanbekov secured a unanimous...
Islam is the Fastest Growing Religion in the World, Here's Why
Tempo.co
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June 11, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A new study from the Pew Research Center found that Islam experienced the most significant growth among all major religions between 2010 and 2020, making it the world’s fastest-growing religion, Middle East Eye reports. The Pew...
New Shrine for Persecuted Christians Inaugurated in Kazakhstan
National Catholic Register
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A Marian shrine dedicated to persecuted Christians was inaugurated at the Church of Our Mother of Perpetual Help in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, June 20. It is the sixth prayer center established by the U.S.-based organization Nasarean.org — and...
Kazakhstan Prepares To Sign Over 20 Energy Co-Op Deals At Central Asia + China Forum
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 12. Kazakhstan plans to sign over 20 new cooperation agreements during the upcoming Power Central Asia + China regional energy forum, Trend reports. The inaugural forum of its kind will be held...
Russia aims to advance promotion of Russian language abroad, including in Uzbekistan.
Kun.uz
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July 10, 2025
The All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center, commissioned by the Russian Foreign Ministry, is set to conduct sociological research on the promotion of the Russian language abroad, including in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan. This follows recent...
Kazakh Official Lays Cards On Table On Family Institution-Driven Reforms
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 12. Kazakhstan is steadily implementing measures aimed at reinforcing the institution of the family, said Kairat Kambarov, Chairman of the Committee for Youth and Family Affairs of the Ministry...
UFC fighter slams the promotion for ‘disrespecting’ Islam Makhachev’s teammate with UFC Baku card placement
Bloody Elbow
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June 21, 2025
One aspect of the UFC’s debut event in Baku has irked an 11-fight veteran. The UFC Octagon has touched down in Azerbaijan, where a 12-fight card will play out inside the Baku Crystal Hall on Saturday. Prior to Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree...
Kazakhstan Records Decline In Local Divorce Stats Over Recent Years
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 11. Kazakhstan has seen a 16 percent decrease in the number of divorces over recent years, Chairman of the Committee on Youth and Family Affairs of the Ministry of Culture and Information of...
Islam is world’s fastest-growing religion, new Pew study finds
Middle East Eye
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June 10, 2025
The number of Muslims grew more than all other religions combined, making Islam the fastest-growing religion over the decade between 2010 and 2020, a new study by the Pew Research Center has found. Pew's Global Religious Landscape study, released...
Trump’s Hooters-loving Malaysia ambassador pick worries Asean diplomats
South China Morning Post
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July 10, 2025
The White House’s decision to nominate right-wing commentator Nick Adams as ambassador to Malaysia has sparked unease among diplomats and observers in Southeast Asia, amid concerns that US President Donald Trump is prioritising political loyalty...
UGRIP 2025: MBZUAI’s AI internship sets benchmarks for global participation
Emirati Times
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July 10, 2025
Abu Dhabi: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has wrapped up the 2025 edition of its flagship Undergraduate Research Internship Program (UGRIP), marking its most expansive and diverse cohort to date. This year’s fully...
Those Who Should Be Seized Should be Seized: China’s Relentless Persecution of Uyghurs and Other Ethnic Minorities by John Beck
Shepherd Express - Wisconsin
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June 20, 2025
Since 2012, Mainland China has waged war against the Muslim minorities on the country’s western fringe, the Uyghurs and Kazakhs. Following the program set by their oppression of the Buddhist Tibetans, the Chinese Communist regime has installed a...
Experiencing 'Chinese language fever' in Kazakhstan
Global Times
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Kazakh teenagers participate at a Chinese silk culture exhibition wearing traditional Chinese attire Hanfu, on June 16, 2025. Photo: Hu Yuwei/GT As the Global Times reporters journeyed through Kazakhstan to uncover its growing bond with China, we...
Belgorod Court Sentences Activist Who Helped Ukrainian Refugees to 22 Years in Prison
The Moscow Times
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June 20, 2025
A military court in southwestern Russia’s Belgorod region sentenced Nadezhda Rossinskaya, an anti-war activist who helped Ukrainian refugees, to 22 years in prison on charges of treason and terrorism, her lawyer and local media reported Friday....
The 100 best movies of the 21st century
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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Between streaming services and superhero blockbusters, the way we watch and think about movies has changed dramatically over the past 25 years. But through that period of upheaval, which films have truly stood the test of time? To find out, we...
The Indian Army leads global celebrations of the international day of Yoga in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Myanmar
Telengana Today
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June 20, 2025
Celebrating the 11th International Day of Yoga 2025, a worldwide movement promoting health, harmony, and holistic well-being Published Date - 20 June 2025, 01:34 PM New Delhi: The Indian Army, in collaboration with Indian diplomatic missions and...
India Army Champions Global Yoga Day Celebrations In Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Myanmar
MENAFN
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June 20, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Taking yoga to the global level, the Indian Army in collaboration with Indian diplomatic missions and cultural centres, is celebrating the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 with great fervour across...
World record for launching four-meter kite set in Kazakhstan
AzerNews
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June 19, 2025
By Alimat Aliyeva A four-meter installation dedicated to the kimeshek, a traditional headdress worn by Kazakh women, has been unveiled in the city of Pavlodar, Kazakhstan, Azernews reports. The installation was displayed along the central...
Central Asia’s Emerging Problem with Narcotics Trafficking
SpecialEurasia
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July 10, 2025
Executive Summary This report highlights the significant increase in narcotics trafficking and related law enforcement operations across Central Asia, particularly in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. The large heroin and synthetic drug...
‘One Cycling’ Rejected, Dauphine Tour Predictor, Pog Boring? Women’s Racing Stars, Immigration Policy & Reliance On Stars
PezCycling News
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June 19, 2025
In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: “One Cycling” rejected, Dauphine as Tour predictor, is Pog making the sport boring? New stars in women’s racing, changing immigration policy impact...