While Tajikistan has recently lifted almost all coronavirus restrictions, including mandatory mask wearing in public places and a temporary ban of traditional ceremonies and celebrations, this Central Asian nation still struggles for the freedom of speech as some Tajik journalists and...
Kazakhstan’s Central Electoral Commission (CEC) registered six candidates to qualify for the country’s presidential election on November 20. Registration closed on October 21 and six candidates, incumbent Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Meiram Kazhyken, Zhiguli Dairabayev, Karakat Abden, Saltanat...
Brussels, Berlin, Paris (10/11 – 50)Rishi Sunak became the first man of Asian and Hindu descent to lead Downing Street. It shall be in the history books when he gets to reign as leader after Liz Truss became Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister. On her 45th day in office, UK’s...
Shanghai, Brussels, Berlin (31/10 – 37) Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced his third term in power and a new top team. The president’s popularity at home has led him to continue for a third term until 2027. His reign of power has not gone unnoticed. “The world will watch Xi...
Astana/Kazakhstan, Brussels (30/10 – 33). Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has transformed Kazakhstan and its capital into a hub of political activity in recent weeks, with Astana hosting an array of international forums and summits that included Russia and western countries. A...
