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www.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Why Russia and Iran can dodge Western sanctions DW 04/26/2024

Iranian oil is being shipped to China in record volumes despite existing sanctions, with rebranding through Malaysia and using the UAE to evade restrictions. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Europe news

What is ISIS-K, the group that claims it carried out the Moscow concert attack?

ISIS-K emerged in central Asia after breaking away from al-Qaida and the Taliban to pledge allegiance to ISIS.
ISIS-K has carried out deadly attacks, including at Kabul airport, with a radical and uncompromising Islamic worldview. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Europe news

Maximally pragmatic': How Central Asia navigates Russia's war on Ukraine

Leaders in Central Asia navigate complex geopolitical relationships.
Tensions arise over calls for Russian annexation of Central Asian nations. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe news

People smugglers recruiting skippers from central Asia on Turkey to Italy route

People smugglers are recruiting boat drivers from central Asia to transport migrants from Turkey to Italy.
The central Asian boat drivers have replaced Ukrainian and Russian skippers who were previously recruited by the Turkish smuggling gangs. [ more ]
East Asia Forum
4 months ago
Europe news

Central Asia's gradual economic repositioning | East Asia Forum

Author: Richard Pomfret, University of Adelaide
WSJ
4 months ago
World news

Islamic State Shows Wider Threat With Iran Bomb Attack

Islamic State showed its potency in the recent attack in Iran.
The group's presence has diminished in Iraq and Syria, but it remains a threat in West Africa. [ more ]
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