Asia Central
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‘Made in EU’: How Europe plans to use China’s tech to pull level with its EV rival by 2028
Closing the Automotive Cost Gap European policymakers and industry insiders are increasingly optimistic about the future. Consequently, they believe European car brands could reach cost parity with Chinese electric vehicle…
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Tens of thousands of Cockroach party protesters defy police with Delhi march.
Thousands of Young People Protest in New Delhi. Tens of thousands of demonstrators, mainly students and Generation Z, marched through New Delhi despite an official ban on public gatherings. Although…
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U.S. Gas Prices Climb Above $4 as Iran Conflict Pushes Oil Markets Higher
Rising Fuel Costs Return Gasoline prices in the United States have risen above the $4-per-gallon mark once again as renewed tensions involving Iran disrupt global energy markets. According to AP…
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Rising number of Afghan girls being sold into child marriage.
Poverty and Taliban policies fuel child marriage. Child marriage is increasing rapidly in Afghanistan. According to the report, poverty and Taliban policies are reversing years of progress. As a result,…
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The United States Enters a New Phase in Its Strategy Toward Iran
Washington Shifts Its Focus The United States is entering a new phase in its approach toward Iran following months of military confrontation and diplomatic negotiations. According to The New York…
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La crisis alimentaria amenaza a 3,7 millones de niños en Afganistán.
La inseguridad alimentaria pone en riesgo a millones de niños. Un nuevo informe de UNICEF advierte que 3,7 millones de niños menores de cinco años en Afganistán enfrentan un alto…
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The Geography of Coercion: Russian Missile and Drone Campaigns in Ukraine
The Russian long-range missile and drone campaign in Ukraine operates as a highly geographic strategy of coercion. By deploying a calculated mix of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, glide bombs, and…
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India-UK trade deal comes into effect: What’s cheaper in each country now?
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the United Kingdom has officially entered into force. Representing a major economic milestone that dramatically reduces tariffs on thousands of…
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Amazon’s Global Strategy Comes Unstuck in Southeast Asia’s Localized Market
A Costly Playbook Mismatch in a High-Growth Region The global expansion model of the world’s largest e-commerce corporation is facing a severe strategic reality check. According to an in-depth commercial…
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How Beijing proposes to solve South China Sea disputes 10 years after Hague ruling
The Anniversary and Regional Tensions A decade after the Hague’s South China Sea ruling, regional maritime tensions remain high. Beijing should continue engaging in good-faith diplomacy and explore international mediation.…
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China’s trade surges in first half of 2026, maintaining growth amid global tensions
A Massive Boom in Global Shipments China’s exports continued to grow robustly in June despite severe geopolitical headwinds. The country’s global exports rose by 27 percent year on year, reaching…
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The Taliban’s war on education: ‘Nobody talks about what is happening to the boys’
Universities face growing restrictions and loss of academic freedom. Five years after the Taliban returned to power, Afghan students describe a higher education system increasingly shaped by religious control and…
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China’s graduate glut: millions enter a job market with little use for them.
Record graduate numbers intensify competition for jobs. China is experiencing its largest graduating class on record, with 12.7 million university graduates in 2026, an increase of 480,000 compared with 2025.…
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Reviving communities home by home in Gaza.
Temporary housing offers displaced families a new beginning. After being displaced countless times since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023, 24-year-old Mayyada and her family have finally…
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Volkswagen Unveils Radical Structural Restructuring to Salvage Chinese Operations
A Bold Decentralization Move to Combat Regional Stagnation The internal organizational framework of Europe’s largest automotive manufacturer is undergoing an emergency transformation. According to an institutional corporate report by The…
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La demanda mundial de petróleo registra primera caída desde la pandemia de COVID-19, según la AIE
En: Asia CentralLa Agencia Internacional de la Energía (AIE) informó que la demanda mundial de petróleo registrará en 2026 su primera caída anual desde la pandemia de COVID-19, reflejando un cambio importante…
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Volkswagen Battles Market Share Contraction in China Amid EV Price War
A Historic Shift in Global Automotive Dominance The structural balance of power within the world’s largest automotive market is experiencing a profound realignment. According to an extensive commercial report by…
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Two Chinese Military Naval Pilots Killed During PLA Frontline Training Exercises
Fatalities In Frontline Training Two Chinese military naval pilots were tragically killed during frontline training exercises last month. Rare local government disclosures revealed the sudden deaths of these officers under…
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Kyrgyzstan advances education reforms by strengthening district-level support for schools and teachers.
A national assessment supports education reform. Representatives from the Ministry of Education, district education authorities, schools and development partners met in Bishkek to validate the findings of Kyrgyzstan’s first national…
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Dowry murders in India no longer spark public anger or debate, study finds.
Dowry-related deaths remain a persistent crisis. A new study reveals that dowry-related killings continue to claim thousands of women’s lives in India despite the practice being outlawed in 1961. In…
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China’s coastal tourist attractions urged to close as Super Typhoon Bavi looms
Preparations for Super Typhoon Bavi Super Typhoon Bavi is rapidly approaching China’s eastern coast. Forecasters expect this massive storm to make landfall between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Consequently, authorities…
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China dam collapses, cross-border railway halted as Typhoon Maysak slams Guangxi
Catastrophic Dam Breach and Evacuations A massive floodwater breach occurred at the Liulan Reservoir in southern China as Typhoon Maysak pounded the Guangxi region with exceptionally heavy rain. The sudden…
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Samsung Operating Profit Surges 19-Fold but Shares Plunge on AI Durability Jitters
A Record-Breaking Quarter Driven by High-Tech Memory Demand The global semiconductor market has witnessed an unprecedented financial explosion mixed with severe investor anxiety. According to an official financial report published…
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Russian Blood and Treasure: The Ballooning Costs of Putin’s War
The Russian military has largely lost the strategic initiative in Ukraine as the material and human costs of its campaign continue to rise dramatically.
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Corea del Sur destinará los ingresos del auge de la IA a jóvenes, empleo y nuevas infraestructuras
El Gobierno de Corea del Sur anunció la creación de un “Fondo de Respuesta al Futuro”, que se financiará con los ingresos fiscales extraordinarios obtenidos gracias al fuerte crecimiento de…
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What Nepal’s Smallest Businesses Reveal About Economic Development
A recent World Bank report sheds light on Nepal’s smallest businesses, a sector that remains largely overlooked despite employing nearly 1.5 million people. The study examines formal and informal microenterprises,…
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China Signals Openness to Reducing Gaping EU Trade Surplus as Brussels Toughens Stance
Shifting Tones in EU-China Trade Talks During recent talks in Brussels, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao signaled an unexpected openness to reducing China’s massive trade surplus with the European Union.…
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Iran and Oman Advance Hormuz Shipping Fee Plan Despite United States Opposition
A Major Departure from Historical Maritime Transit The geopolitical landscape of global maritime commerce is facing a substantial structural shift. According to an exclusive report by The New York Times,…
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US Assures India Over AI ‘Kill Switch’ as ‘Pax Silica’ Expands in Bid to Counter China
US Assurances to India on AI Access The United States assured India that future artificial intelligence models will not be cut off, following Washington’s abrupt ban on Anthropic’s advanced models…
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Asia’s Shaky Food Supply Shudders as ‘Super’ El Nino Arrives
The Arrival of a Super El Nino The El Nino climate phenomenon has officially started to form over the Pacific Ocean, bringing severe heat and unpredictable weather patterns. Currently, the…