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VOA Uzbek: EU boosts its Central Asia strategy
As the U.S. seeks to strengthen ties with resource-rich Central Asia, the European Union is also reaching out to the…
Pakistani military rescues nearly 200 passengers after train attack
ISLAMABAD â Security sources said Wednesday a Pakistani military operation rescued 190 passengers and killed 30 terrorists, a day after an…
VOA Mandarin: About 12 million graduates to join China’s shrinking job market
TAIPEI, TAIWAN â About 12.2 million college graduates are expected to enter Chinas shrinking labor market this summer, Wang Xiaoping, minister…
China, Iran, Russia hold joint naval drills in Middle East
TEHRAN, IRAN â China, Iran and Russia conducted joint naval drills Tuesday in the Middle East, offering a show of force…
ICC takes custody of Philippine ex-president Duterte in crimes against humanity case
THE HAGUE â Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was turned over Wednesday to the custody of the International Criminal Court, following…
Vietnam, Singapore agree to boost ties, cooperation on subsea cables
HANOI, VIETNAM â Singapore and Vietnam on Wednesday agreed to enhance cooperation in subsea cables, finance, and energy, marking an upgrade…
Fate of 8 Uyghurs in Thailand in limbo after 40 deported to China
BANGKOK â Human rights advocates say at least some of the eight ethnic minority Uyghurs who remain in Thailands custody since…
Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
NEW DELHI â The Dalai Lamas successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a…
Militants attack train, take hostages in Pakistan’s Balochistan province
ISLAMABAD â Militants attacked a cross-country passenger train Tuesday in Pakistans restive southwestern Balochistan province, taking many hostages. Authorities say the…
VOA Uzbek: Empowering Central Asian craft makers and artists
The Central Asia Program at George Washington University recently had a special exhibition for Central Asian women and art during…
