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The label “Russia’s backyard” is being rejected by the newly assertive countries of Central Asia.

WASHINGTON —  During a briefing on November 9 in the capital of Kazakhstan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev surprised Vladimir Putin and his group by speaking to the Russian president in his native language. Although Tokayev only spoke in Kazakh for a…

Austin: The conflict in Ukraine has consequences for not only Europe and Asia, but also for China as they observe the determination of Western nations.

American Military Base in Eastern Poland The U.S. Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, cautions that Russia’s success in Ukraine could lead to China using military force to increase its land in the Indo-Pacific region. Austin told American soldiers at a…

Iranian legislators approve legislation to increase the retirement age for men.

TEHRAN, IRAN —  According to state media, legislators in Iran have passed a law that raises the retirement age for men to 62 and increases the number of years of work needed to receive a full pension. According to the…

The election of Milei has sparked optimistic reactions in Argentine markets.

BUENOS AIRES —  On Tuesday, Argentina’s stock market responded positively to the decisive victory of libertarian candidate Javier Milei, despite the nation being in a state of uncertainty over the potential changes that the self-proclaimed “anarcho-capitalist” may introduce. Milei, a…

Kenya has requested a loan of one billion dollars from China.

The nation of Kenya is facing difficulties in repaying a substantial debt to China for the building of the Standard Gauge Railroad, which connects the cities of Mombasa and Nairobi. Despite this, President William Ruto is requesting another billion-dollar loan…

Pakistan’s severe air pollution problem is highlighted by the poor air quality in Lahore.

Islamabad —  As a child in Lahore, which is known as the cultural capital of Pakistan, Mariam looked forward to fall as it meant being able to engage in outdoor activities after enduring months of scorching summer temperatures. However, now…

The states in the US with the highest number of remote workers.

All About America explores American culture, politics, trends, history, ideals and places of interest. Telecommuting has become increasingly prevalent, but the degree of flexibility varies among employers in different states within the U.S. According to data from SelectSoftware Reviews, Colorado…

IOM reports that Afghan individuals who have returned from Pakistan are facing an uncertain future.

In the last two months, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that approximately 375,000 Afghans have departed from Pakistan. Most of them have used the Torkham and Spin Boldak border crossings, which are located near Kabul and Kandahar. The…

As the conflict in Ukraine enters its second winter, there is a growing number of civilian casualties.

The Monitoring Mission reported that the number of casualties includes confirmed deaths using their procedures, but they warned that the true number may be much higher due to difficulties and the need for time to confirm. Danielle Bell, leader of…

Insufficient funding jeopardizes WFP activities in Chad.

The caution is issued while relief organizations rush to react to a new surge of people being forced to leave their homes due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Darfur area of Sudan. There are reports of large-scale violence,…