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Published on 09:08 GMT

Vietnam leads Asia-Pacific in UN workshop on transnational crime combat

Vienna (VNA) - Vietnam, Chair of the Asia-Pacific Group at the United Nations (UN), co-hosted a regional workshop with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria on May 20, as part of the 34th session of the UN Commission on Crime …

Source: VietnamPlus - Pending
Published on 09:04 GMT

Central Asia freight train links Uzbekistan with China's port city Tianjin

TIANJIN, May 21 (Xinhua) -- The Central Asia freight train bound for Tashkent, Uzbekistan, departed from north China's port city Tianjin around 4 p.m. Tuesday, marking the first Tianjin-Central Asia freight train service in 2025. The train carries 50 …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 08:49 GMT

Beyond Pakistan: Trump’s open embrace of jihadist forces across Asia a new headache for India

For all his talk of non-interventionism, US President Donald Trump has made remarks signalling his intention to intervene in one area that India holds completely off-limits: the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. With his bubbling urge to meddle in Kashmir and …

Source: Firstpost - Center-right
Published on 08:45 GMT

Copper hopeful New World Resources agrees to $185m buyout from Central Asia Metals

Source: The West Australian - Center-right
Published on 08:25 GMT

Iran calls for 'homegrown' West Asia security paradigm as US talks stall

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for a fundamental rethinking of security frameworks in West Asia, emphasizing that sustainable peace can only be achieved by empowering regional actors rather than relying on foreign intervention. In an …

Source: Iran International - Indeterminate
Published on 08:16 GMT

Emerging Gulf-Asia corridor grows despite headwinds

Multibillion-dollar Gulf-US investments run parallel carefully crafted strategies to pivot investments into Asia Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An unrivalled 20-year old archive …

Source: MEED - Neutral
Published on 08:34 GMT

Chinese player Zhao Xintong becomes first world snooker champion from Asia

Zhao Xintong celebrates with the trophy after claiming the title by defeating Mark Williams of Wales in the final at World Snooker Championship 2025 in Sheffield, Britain, May 5, 2025. (Photo by Zhai Zheng/Xinhua) Zhao Xintong has become the first …

Source: Global Times - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 08:08 GMT

Pakistan, China FMs discuss evolving situation in south Asia

BEIJING - Pakistan and China on Tuesday reaffirmed the resolve to continue bilateral cooperation for regional peace, development and stability. The resolve was expressed during in-depth consultations between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign …

Source: The Nation - Pro-Government
Published on 08:04 GMT

UNRCCA and UK FCDO Convene Training on Water Diplomacy for Young Professionals in Central Asia

As part of ongoing efforts to build the capacity of young professionals in the areas of preventive diplomacy and sustainable natural resource governance, the UNRCCA in partnership with the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( …

Source: News Central Asia - Pending
Published on 08:04 GMT

Central Asia’s Future Diplomats Trained in UN-Facilitated Regional Program in Ashgabat

From 12 to 16 May 2025, the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) in Turkmenistan, jointly with the Government of Turkmenistan, hosted an intensive regional training program for young diplomats from Central Asia in Ashgabat. The event, held at …

Source: News Central Asia - Pending