Drug Control Cooperation in Central Asia
Illegal drugs trade is an enormous problem for the region and one of the main sources of terror financing
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UN Security Council adds Masood Azhar to sanctions’ list, China says will firmly support Pakistan’s efforts to combat terrorist and extremist forces
Move comes as a huge diplomatic win for India
At China’s Belt and Road Forum, Guterres calls for ‘inclusive, sustainable and durable’ development
China’s international trade and economic development plan – known as the Belt and Road Initiative – could contribute to a more equitable, prosperous world, and to reversing the negative impact of climate change, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Friday, speaking in Beijing, China.
Protect women’s rights ‘before, during and after conflict’ UN chief tells high-level Security Council debate
Over the course of the past decade, there has been “a paradigm shift” in understanding the devastating impact of sexual violence in conflict on international peace and security: UN Secretary-General António Guterres
Sri Lanka may ban burqa following Easter terror attacks
Probe hints at the role of a large number of women in the attacks
Sri Lanka terror attacks: Lessons for the international community
While the terrorists appear in solidarity with each other globally, the international community has failed to reach a consensus even on the definition of Terrorism.
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“Chinese expansion in Central Asia no threat to Moscow”
Russian Ambassador to Beijing said Russia and China should combine their resources, and not compete with each other.
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South Korean President begins Central Asian tour in Ashgabad
The President of the Republic of South Korea began his 3-nation Central Asian visit with his first stop in Turkmen capital Ashgabad with trade and investments dominating bilateral talks
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Nicaragua crisis: One year in, more than 60,000 have fled, seeking refuge
Doctors, journalists, students and farmers are among more than 60,000 Nicaraguans who have fled the country in fear of their lives since anti-Government demonstrations began last April, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, said on Tuesday.
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25 years on from genocide against the Tutsi, UN Chief warns of ‘dangerous trends of rising xenophobia, racism and intolerance’
In a message to commemorate the 25-year anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi, during which Hutu and others who opposed the genocide were also killed, UN chief António Guterres has warned of dangerous trends of rising xenophobia, racism and intolerance in many parts of the world.
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