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(260606) -- ALMATY, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 9, 2026 shows Chinese Smart Agriculture Demonstration Zone outside the International Innovation Center for the Aral Sea Basin in Nukus, Uzbekistan. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-Central Asia cooperation brings hope to Aral Sea restoration" (Xinhua/Li Renzi)
Read full story →(260606) -- ASHGABAT, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A model showcases a designer's creations at a fashion show during the Turkmen Textile Expo 2026 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Cui Jiaxin/Xinhua)
Read full story →(260606) -- ASHGABAT, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A model showcases a designer's creations at a fashion show during the Turkmen Textile Expo 2026 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Cui Jiaxin/Xinhua)
Read full story →(260606) -- ASHGABAT, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A model showcases a designer's creations at a fashion show during the Turkmen Textile Expo 2026 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, June 4, 2026. (Photo by Cui Jiaxin/Xinhua)
Read full story →(260606) -- HARBIN, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 5, 2026 shows China-Europe freight trains doing refitting work at the Manzhouli Station in Manzhouli, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The eastern corridor of the China-Europe freight train network has witnessed more than 3,000 train trips on its railway lines this year.The eastern corridor consists of three railway ports inc
Read full story →(260606) -- HARBIN, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 5, 2026 shows China-Europe freight trains doing refitting work at the Manzhouli Station in Manzhouli, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The eastern corridor of the China-Europe freight train network has witnessed more than 3,000 train trips on its railway lines this year.The eastern corridor consists of three railway ports inc
Read full story →(260606) -- HARBIN, June 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 5, 2026 shows China-Europe freight trains doing refitting work at the Manzhouli Station in Manzhouli, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The eastern corridor of the China-Europe freight train network has witnessed more than 3,000 train trips on its railway lines this year.The eastern corridor consists of three railway ports inc
Read full story →Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): India's batting heavyweight Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after sustaining a hamstring injury during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's title-winning campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 last month.Yashasvi Jaiswal has replaced him in the squad. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar also said that Kohli could be
Read full story →Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): India's batting heavyweight Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after sustaining a hamstring injury during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's title-winning campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 last month.Yashasvi Jaiswal has replaced him in the squad. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar also said that Kohli could be
Read full story →Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): India's batting heavyweight Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after sustaining a hamstring injury during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's title-winning campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 last month.Yashasvi Jaiswal has replaced him in the squad. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar also said that Kohli could be
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 6 (ANI): India's batting top-order has done the damage on Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.After a stellar campaign for the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, Sai Sudharsan continued his form in red-ball cricket and made 81 runs while coming to bat at number three.He was preferred at
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 6 (ANI): India's batting top-order has done the damage on Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.After a stellar campaign for the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, Sai Sudharsan continued his form in red-ball cricket and made 81 runs while coming to bat at number three.He was preferred at
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 6 (ANI): India's batting top-order has done the damage on Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.After a stellar campaign for the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, Sai Sudharsan continued his form in red-ball cricket and made 81 runs while coming to bat at number three.He was preferred at
Read full story →NANCHANG, June 6 (Xinhua) -- From pickup trucks rolling onto the streets of Saudi Arabia to blood purification devices entering Southeast Asian hospitals, Chinese manufacturers are deepening their ties with Belt and Road partner countries, bringing benefits to local businesses, healthcare providers and consumers.Jiangling Motors Group Co., Ltd. (JMCG), a leading automaker based in east China's Jiangxi Province,
Read full story →NANCHANG, June 6 (Xinhua) -- From pickup trucks rolling onto the streets of Saudi Arabia to blood purification devices entering Southeast Asian hospitals, Chinese manufacturers are deepening their ties with Belt and Road partner countries, bringing benefits to local businesses, healthcare providers and consumers.Jiangling Motors Group Co., Ltd. (JMCG), a leading automaker based in east China's Jiangxi Province,
Read full story →NANCHANG, June 6 (Xinhua) -- From pickup trucks rolling onto the streets of Saudi Arabia to blood purification devices entering Southeast Asian hospitals, Chinese manufacturers are deepening their ties with Belt and Road partner countries, bringing benefits to local businesses, healthcare providers and consumers.Jiangling Motors Group Co., Ltd. (JMCG), a leading automaker based in east China's Jiangxi Province,
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 6 (ANI): Fluent innings from KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan guided India to 96/1 at the end of first session on Day 1 of the One-Off Test against Afghanistan on Saturday in New Chandigarh at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. Sudharsan and Rahul stitched 55 runs for the second wicket in 78 balls to guide the home team to 96/1 at lunch after 25 overs. Ra
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 6 (ANI): Fluent innings from KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan guided India to 96/1 at the end of first session on Day 1 of the One-Off Test against Afghanistan on Saturday in New Chandigarh at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. Sudharsan and Rahul stitched 55 runs for the second wicket in 78 balls to guide the home team to 96/1 at lunch after 25 overs. Ra
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 6 (ANI): Fluent innings from KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan guided India to 96/1 at the end of first session on Day 1 of the One-Off Test against Afghanistan on Saturday in New Chandigarh at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. Sudharsan and Rahul stitched 55 runs for the second wicket in 78 balls to guide the home team to 96/1 at lunch after 25 overs. Ra
Read full story →The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY — Archaeologists have begun a new excavation season at the medieval settlement of Zhankent in Kazakhstan’s Kyzylorda Region, continuing efforts to uncover the history of one of the most significant cities of the Oghuz state and a key site along the Silk Road, reported Kazinform. Archaeologists have begun a new excavation season at the medieval settlement of Zhankent in Kazakhstan’s Kyzylorda Region. Photo credit: Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University. Click to see the map in full size. The map is designed by The Astana Times. The archaeological works, supported by the regional administration, are taking place at the historic settlement in the Kazaly District. The project brings together researchers from the Archaeology and Ethnography Research Center of Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University, archaeologists, students and specialists from the regional center for the protection of historical and cultural her…
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