Thanks to vaccines, the eradication of polio is within reach

In October 2021, the Smithsonian magazine published a sobering article on diphtheria — a disease that terrorized communities until the advent of vaccines. The author reminded us: “Despite all the progress in preventing and treating the disease,...

Astra Film Festival 2025 announces its winners

Astra Film Festival continues online with AF Online until November 9, documentary lovers across Romania can enjoy a selection of films from AFF2025. Details: https://online.astrafilm.ro. The best films in the Romania Competition Ten films competed...

The challenges posed by the TTP to Pakistan

During the last two weeks, Pakistan’s relationship with Afghanistan worsened with border clashes. Though the two have reached an agreement in Doha, Pakistan believes that the primary problem between the two countries is the Tehreek-e-Taliban...

Public Event in San Marino Explores Central Asia’s Strategic Role in a Changing Global Landscape

Libera San Marino will host a public event titled “Central Asia: New Prospects for Business and Development in an Evolving Global Market” at Palazzo Graziani, San Marino, on 28 October 2025. The evening will bring together government...

US–Pakistan Ties are Quietly Redrawing South Asian Geopolitics

The US–Pakistan relationship is thawing after years of mistrust. The two nations are rediscovering each other through energy, technology, and minerals, and appear to be building something that neither quite dared before: a partnership designed to...

'Aggressive' disease-ridden monkey on the loose after escaping when truck carrying primates crashed

By SOPHIE GABLE, US REPORTER Published: 21:58 EDT, 28 October 2025 | Updated: 22:02 EDT, 28 October 2025 An interstate in Mississippi turned into a Sci-Fi thriller on Tuesday afternoon when a truck flipped over and released a troop of monkeys into...

Tajikistan ranks among global leaders in volunteerism, according to 2025 World Happiness Report

09:55, todayAuthor: Asia--Plus Tajikistan has emerged as one of the world’s most altruistic nations, ranking fourth globally in volunteerism, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report. The report, produced by the Oxford Wellbeing Centre,...

Paralympic hero wants your views on 'what's working, what isn't working'

Former Royal Engineer Commando turned Paralympic rower and PhD researcher Gregg Stevenson MBE says it is vital that people have their say on rehabilitation services. Gregg, who lost both legs in Afghanistan before going on to become a Paralympian...

2025 Guide to Giving

About This Guide All the organizations on this list have been recommended by the Greater Washington Community Foundation, Spur Local, or the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. The nonprofits provided a description of their work and...

Israel’s War Response Faces Bias Compared to U.S. Actions

In an era where international law supposedly applies equally to all nations, the stark differences in how Western democracies judge each other’s military responses reveal uncomfortable truths about geopolitical double standards. Historical...

How BTS' reset positioned it for external investment

BTS Software Solutions opened for business in 2009 and found some early success with its software offering to help the Army enable data flows while in-theater. Then like a lot of contractors in the market, BTS had to find its bearings again and...

UPSC Key: Su-30MKI, Cyclone Montha, and Panda diplomacy

Preliminary Examination: Current events of national importance. Mains Examination: General Studies-II, III: Government policies and interventions, Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with...

Tcell and Mawj Platforms launch digital ecosystem to transform Central Asia’s media landscape

09:54, todayAuthor: Press release by Tcell During the Dushanbe International Investment Forum, Tcell, Tajikistan’s leading digital operator, and international technology company Mawj Platforms announced a strategic partnership to establish a...

Trump arrives in South Korea for key talks ahead of APEC summit, Xi meeting — no Kim Jong Un reunion

President Donald Trump begins a high-stakes Asia trip, engaging in economic and security deals in Japan and preparing for a meeting with China's President Xi. Peter Doocy reports live from Tokyo. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A busy...

Senior CSTO official sees large conflicts knocking on the doors of his organization

MINSK, October 29. /TASS/. Large-scale conflicts that risk escalating have neared the borders of member countries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), according to the regional body’s deputy secretary general, Taalatbek...

Dispatch from Uzbekistan: Regional peace progress and economic growth reveal opportunities for US engagement

FERGANA, Uzbekistan—In September 2022, deadly border clashes between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan threatened to open a new front of violence and instability in the Fergana Valley, the historic heart of Central Asia. But just three years later, the...

‘Proud to have served’

Brainerd couple served for decades in Nat’l Guards Having two members of one family in the National Guard at the same time can present problems, said Kristin Rajala of Brainerd. “No children, so that wasn’t a complication. But for 20 years we gave...

Who Let The Arms Dealers In? The Revolving Door At NZ Defence House – Peace Action Wellington

The revolving door of personnel between the military and weapons companies is a well-documented phenomena in the US and UK where 86% of former defence ministers and senior defence officials go on to secure lucrative private sector defence roles....

MIT Live confirms Sarah Furness as closing speaker

Mortgage Strategy is proud to announce that its Mortgage Innovation & Technology Live 2025 event on 9 December at Convene in London, will have Sarah Furness presenting the closing keynote speech. After graduating from Cambridge University, Furness...

Overnight Israeli strikes across Gaza breach “ceasefire” again; over 26,000 people flee El-Fasher in Sudan amid paramilitary takeover

Israel carries out overnight strikes across Gaza, hitting Gaza City, the Bureij refugee camp, and the Morag axis near Rafah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes top security officials Tuesday afternoon and accuses Hamas of a “clear...