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UN Rules Gulnara Karimova’s Arrest Was Unlawful and Arbitrary
The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has determined that the 2014 arrest of Gulnara Karimova, daughter of Uzbekistan’s late President Islam Karimov, was both unlawful and arbitrary. The finding was published in a recent report...
Geely Emgrand passed the milestone of 4 million units sold worldwide
Geely Auto proudly celebrated the achievement of global cumulative sales of the Geely Emgrand have exceeded 4 million units in June 2025. This significant achievement highlights the Emgrand’s enduring popularity, exceptional quality, and strong...

Central Asia’s Emerging Problem with Narcotics Trafficking
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...

Ankara crowned 'Tourism Capital of Turkic World' for 2026
Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Türkiye’s minister of culture and tourism, announced that Ankara, the capital city of Türkiye, has been officially designated as the “Tourism Capital of the Turkic World" for the year 2026. This significant decision was made...

Trump’s Hooters-loving Malaysia ambassador pick worries Asean diplomats
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...

EUROTRASH: Tour & Racing News
The Tour de France 2025 Heats Up and we have all the latest GC gaps and record-breaking stats in a comprehensive roundup where we break down the key GC battles, surprising stats, stage winners, and team strategies shaping the world of pro cycling...

Spiking Tensions Between Russia And Azerbaijan Could Affect Us All
The tectonic plates of global power politics crunched together at a new focal point in recent days as Russia and Azerbaijan insulted each other publicly with the world watching. It started with a police raid on an extended family of nearly 50...
Tour de France Stage 6 results, standings: Ben Healy wins, Mathieu van der Poel grabs lead
Ben Healy picked his spot perfectly Thursday, July 10, at the 2025 Tour de France, breaking away from the peloton and the rest of the competition during Stage 6 of cycling's preeminent event. The English-born rider representing Ireland raced on...

Jammu and Kashmir Among Bottom Tier in Students Studying Abroad, Reveals MEA Data
by Umaima Reshi SRINAGAR: Despite India witnessing a steady increase in students going abroad for higher education over recent years, Jammu and Kashmir continues to contribute only a small fraction to this growing national trend. According to data...

UK Parliament Sees Middle Corridor as Strategic Route for Resilient Global Supply Chains
ASTANA – The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its growing strategic interest in the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, also known as the Middle Corridor, a vital multimodal trade route connecting Asia to Europe via...

The 12Th World Congress On High-Speed Rail Was Held In Beijing
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) According to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (CR), the 12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail was held in Beijing from July 8 to 11, 2025, co-hosted by CR and the International Union of Railways (UIC). Under the theme...

Highlights of stage 6 Tour de France 2025: Ben Healy's epic victory!
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Tour de France stage five time trial start times
1 Yevgeniy Fedorov (Kaz) XDS Astana 13:05:00 2 Mattéo Vercher (Fra) TotalEnergies 13:06:00 3 Cees Bol (Ned) XDS Astana 13:07:00 4 Will Barta (USA) Movistar 13:08:00 5 Silvan Dillier (Sui) Alpecin-Deceuninck 13:09:00 6 Pablo Castrillo (Esp)...

TOUR’25 Stage 6: Ben Healy Brilliance!
2025 Tour de France Stage 6 Report: Ben Healy put on an incredible display, taking an amazing solo win after attacking an elite break with more than 40km remaining. Meanwwhile the battle for the yellow jersey came down to just one second! Stage 6...
Ben Healy wins Tour de France Stage 6, van der Peul gets yellow jersey
Ben Healy picked his spot perfectly Thursday, July 10, at the 2025 Tour de France, breaking away from the peloton and the rest of the competition during Stage 6 of cycling's preeminent event. The English-born rider representing Ireland raced on...

UGRIP 2025: MBZUAI’s AI internship sets benchmarks for global participation
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...

Russia aims to advance promotion of Russian language abroad, including in Uzbekistan.
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...

China's Gold Hoarding: A Bad Omen For The Dollar
Latest stories It's time for a US Indo-Pacific reset Setting the pace: The future of regenerative agriculture in China For China, Dalai Lama succession also about water supply control Not surprisingly, the dollar's 13% plunge is seen as...

Dublin High Youth Leader Secures Grant
DUBLIN – At a time when many nonprofits in the Tri-Valley are tasked more than ever with securing funding, Ananya Akkaraju, a soon-to-be senior at Dublin High School and founder of the nonprofit EmpowerHer, has garnered a $3,000 grant from the...

China’s gold hoarding is a bad omen for the dollar
TOKYO — The intensifying gold rush on the part of central banks suggests the fallout from Donald Trump’s fiscal handiwork is just beginning. As top monetary authorities pile into gold at historically elevated prices, the real goal is reducing...