Far from an isolated success, the accord builds on a 2021 breakthrough between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan that similarly resolved a Soviet-era border impasse through dialogue. Together, these ...

Armed with anecdotes, historical evidence, maps and slides, the author-historian outlined India's ancient soft power in his session at the India Today Conclave 2025 ...

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The growing American interest in critical minerals is matched by the European Union. European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Sikelak, who began a six-day tour of the five Central ...

A CEE Bankwatch background report stressed that the evaporation of the Aral Sea was caused by extensive damming on the middle ...

In ancient China, spring rains were called "as precious as oil" for their vital role in nature's spring revival. Today, a ...

The involvement of an extra-regional great power in a small power’s territorial disputes with China may prove ...

Over 10 weeks, RFE/RL hosted discussions on Twitter Spaces on various issues that affect daily life in Central Asia. We looked at global issues -- from the COVID-19 pandemic to the war in Ukraine ...

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A geology professor believed that aerial photos from the 1950s show evidence of an ancient city under Nakhon Ratchasima in ...

History: The Bank of Japan was established under the Bank of Japan Act, promulgated in June 1882, and began operating as the nation's central bank on October 10, 1882. It was reorganized in 1942 ...

Since Holi is one of India's biggest festivals, millions of people make nostalgic journeys to their hometowns to celebrate with loved ones by lighting bonfires on festival eve ...