Paris, Dublin, London (24/9 – 32) Undefeated in 17 games in the last 15 months, Ireland has beaten every rugby union world champion, three of them twice – just for…
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Meeting with Mr. Kenges Rakishev and SGX
On August 24, 2023, Kazakhstan-Singapore Business Council #KSBC Chairman Mr. Sultan Marenov hosted a prominent Kazakh entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist Mr.Kenges Rakishev in Singapore and arranged a meeting with the…
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“Special Military Operation” or War of Attrition?
Brussels, Frankfurt (28/9 – 28) The conflict in Ukraine has held the world’s attention for a year and a half; now that it has apparently settled into an extended slugfest…
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Tajikistan: Prominent Members of Pamiri Minority Arbitrarily Detained, Tortured and Unfairly Convicted
Frankfurt (22/09 – 58.33) Since May 2022, the Tajikistani authorities have stepped up their ongoing crackdown on Pamiris, an ethnic, linguistic and religious minority originating from the Pamir mountains in…
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Tajikistan: President’s grandson is Instagram King
Budapest (12/8 – 33) Mahmadzohir will theoretically be eligible to run for president in 2027. In Tajikistan, only the president is permitted to enjoy an unfettered public profile. An intriguing…
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Impressive Start for France and Ireland, as Northern Hemisphere Awaits New Rugby World Cup Champion
by Dul Manyby Dul ManyParis, Dublin, London (12/9 – 27) As New Zealand destroyed themselves in the first game of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, it may have been an omen that men’s rugby…
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Ethical Wildlife Photography, Conservation Encouraged in Kazakhstan to Protect Bird Population, Habitats
Berlin (21/08 – 50) A small community of bird enthusiasts in Astana have been setting ecological trends, advocating for ethical observation practices and environmental responsibility, and fostering camaraderie through shared…
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Tajikistan: Enlistment-Dodging Pushes Military Recruiters to Use Devious Methods
by Mon Mauby Mon MauCopenhagen (17/08 – 78) Kidnapping, intimidation, and blackmail are just some of the means used to hit enlistment quotas in Tajikistan. When conscription season comes around in Tajikistan, military recruiters…
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Vietnam experienced close to 100 earthquakes nationwide in July. Data from the Centre for Earthquake Alert and Tsunami Warning under the Institute of Geophysics showed that 93 quakes measured between…
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Skepticism about economic statistics released by Vietnam’s central and local governments is spreading, as gross domestic product and tourism figures show marked improvement despite poor business sentiment. The country’s structural…