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16:01, january 3

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Taliban ban beard shaving and "Western-style" haircuts for men in Afghanistan

In Faizabad, the administrative center of Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, the Taliban have issued a decree prohibiting men from shaving their beards or getting "Western-style"

11:10, january 3

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Russian police granted unrestricted access to migrants' homes

In Russia, new regulations on monitoring migrants under deportation orders will allow police to freely enter homes and other premises where such individuals reside.

16:50, january 2

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Afghanistan Badakhshan police chief denies reports of Pakistani troops entering Wakhan

Azizullah Omar, the police chief of Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, has denied reports claiming that Pakistani soldiers entered the strategic area in the Wakhan district of this province.

11:05, january 2

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Deportation regime for foreign nationals expected to be introduced in Russia in early March

A migration regime for the deportation of foreign citizens or stateless persons illegally residing in Russia will come into effect on March 5, 2025, when the corresponding law comes into force, TASS

12:40, december 31, 2024

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AKF and EU announce €22m partnership to promote economic resilience in Afghanistan

The partnership between the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and the European Union (EU) will promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Afghanistan, reducing dependence on humanitarian aid,

10:11, december 31, 2024

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US provides Ukraine with US$2.5 billion in military aid and US$3.4 billion in direct budget support

US President Joe Biden announced on 30 December that the United States will provide Ukraine with almost US$2.5 billion in security assistance.

14:40, december 30, 2024

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Putin signs law banning migrant children without Russian language proficiency from schools

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law prohibiting the admission of migrant children with insufficient knowledge of the Russian language to schools.

10:16, december 30, 2024

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Baku demands that Moscow admit guilt, punish those responsible and pay compensation

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev says Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft was made 'uncontrollable' by electronic warfare and adds that Russia must admit guilt for plane crash and pay compensation

09:52, december 30, 2024

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Russian president apologizes to Azerbaijan over 'tragic' airliner crash

President Vladimir Putin on December 28 apologized to Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev for what the Kremlin called a "tragic incident" over Russia in which an Azerbaijan Airlines

14:52, december 27, 2024

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EAEU grants Iran observer status

The Islamic Republic of Iran has been granted observer status in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

10:12, december 27, 2024

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Russian youth freestyle wrestling team coach gets jail term of nine years for "terrorism financing"

The Second Western District Military Court in Moscow has sentenced Alisher Ismatzoda, a coach of Moscow and Russia's youth freestyle wrestling team, to nine years in prison after finding him

14:35, december 26, 2024

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The President of Russia hopes for CIS military units' participation in the May 9 parade

Russia expects that military contingents from CIS countries will be able to take part in the Victory Parade in Moscow on May 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during an informal CIS summit at

16:23, december 25, 2024

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At least four dead as Azerbaijan passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan

Media reports say a passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia has crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan killing four people.

15:37, december 24, 2024

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Nine countries to become BRICS partners in 2025

TASS reports that Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said at a press briefing on December 23 that nine countries will officially join BRICS as partner states in January 2025.

10:02, december 24, 2024

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Russian delegation reportedly invites Iran's president to pay an official visit to Russia in early 2025

Iranian media reports say a Russian delegation met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran yesterday as the two countries prepared to sign a comprehensive cooperation agreement.

09:26, december 24, 2024

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Russia's Mufti Council revokes fatwa on polygamy following prosecutor general's office intervention

The Council of Ulema of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia (SAM) decided to revoke the fatwa (religious ruling) that permitted religious polygamy, RBC reports .

11:00, december 23, 2024

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"The Strategic Core" of Eurasia: what the Wakhan Corridor could offer neighboring countries

During the Taliban’s time in power in Afghanistan, Beijing has emerged as one of their key foreign partners.

10:40, december 23, 2024

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Increase in job vacancies amid labor shortages in Russia

The term “labor shortage” has become the defining characteristic of the labor market in 2024.

16:41, december 20, 2024

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Russian, Uzbek presidents hold phone talks to discuss fight against terrorism

On the initiative of the Uzbek side, Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev had a telephone conversation on December 19, the Kremlin said .

10:42, december 20, 2024

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Iranian president calls for creation of joint investment fund among D-8 member nations

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for the creation of a monetary and financial mechanism to enhance trade exchanges among D-8 member countries in order to realize the

10:13, december 20, 2024

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In Russia, Muslims are permitted religious polygamy

The Council of Ulema (Islamic scholars) of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) of the Russian Federation has allowed Russian Muslims to enter into up to four religious marriages, provided

14:40, december 18, 2024

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Uzbek citizen detained for alleged involvement in Russian general’s murder

The Russian Investigative Committee announced the detention of a suspect in the Moscow terrorist attack that killed Lieutenant-General Igor Kirillov and his aide, Ilya Polikarpov, on December 17,

14:01, december 17, 2024

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EU adopts 15th sanctions package against Russia

The European Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of the 15th sanctions package imposed on Russia on December 16.

10:23, december 17, 2024

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‘When the state falls into the hands of terrorists, any position loses its meaning,’ states Bashar al-Assad

Syria's Bashar al-Assad issued his first statement since being toppled from power, saying he was evacuated to Russia from the Khmeimim base on December 8 as it came under drone attack, after

16:20, december 16, 2024

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The great leader Haydar Aliyev

December 12 is the memorial day of the great leader, the architect and founder of the modern independent state of Azerbaijan, who has a unique place in world political history.

11:24, december 16, 2024

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Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia president

Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday in blow to EU aspiration.

10:40, december 12, 2024

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Suicide bomb kills Taliban minister for refugees and repatriation in Kabul

Media reports reported yesterday that Taliban Minister for Refugees and Repatriation Khalil Haqqani has been killed in a suicide bombing inside the interior ministry in Kabul.

12:05, december 11, 2024

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Russian parliament approves mechanism to lift terrorist designation for organizations

The State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) has passed in the first reading a draft law introducing a mechanism to temporarily suspend the ban on activities of organizations listed as

10:54, december 11, 2024

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Mohamed al-Bashir appointed caretaker Syrian PM for transitional government until March

Media reports say Mohamed al-Bashir has been appointed caretaker prime minister of the transitional Syrian government until March 1, 2025.

10:20, december 11, 2024

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What will happen to Russian troops in Syria after Assad’s regime falls?

The BBC’s Russian Service reported on December 10 that Vladimir Putin supported Bashar al-Assad during the Syrian civil war, and since late September 2015, a large Russian military