The Astana Times
June 5, 2026 at 2:20 PM
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s flagship airline, Air Astana, will gradually restore scheduled flights to Dubai from Almaty and Astana starting in June and July, following route adjustments caused by the closure of Iranian airspace. Photo credit: Air Astana Almaty-Dubai-Almaty flights are set to resume on June 20, while Astana-Dubai-Astana services will restart on July 10. All flights will be rerouted via Pakistan to ensure safe operations, reported the airline’s press service on June 5. The airline will increase frequencies in stages. Almaty-Dubai flights will rise from two weekly services in mid-June to daily operations in early July. Astana-Dubai flights will gradually increase to daily service by early August. Passengers on previously rebooked tickets for flights before July 31 may rebook free of charge onto earlier services beginning June 20 for Almaty routes and July 10 for Astana routes. Air Astana said i…
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Turkmenistan News
June 5, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Lisbon [Portugal], June 5 (ANI): Portugal star Ruben Dias spoke on his side's FIFA World Cup aspirations, saying that the team is 'humble but more ambitious than ever'. After a double of the FA Cup and EFL Cup this season with Manchester City, Ruben will be representing Portugal in his third FIFA World Cup. The centre-back has been a vital part of Man City's trophy-winning machinery since 2020, and he has brough
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Turkmenistan News
June 5, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Experts have pointed to Germany's controversial diplomatic approaches, apart from its late campaigning, as key reasons for its defeat in the race for non-permanent seats in the UN Security Council.BERLIN, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Germany suffered its first-ever defeat in a UN Security Council election on Wednesday, losing to Portugal and Austria in the race for non-permanent seats.Why did Europ
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Turkmenistan News
June 5, 2026 at 11:55 AM
(Photo credit: Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK)Team Yandex and Team Falcons won their respective upper-bracket quarterfinal matches, and Team Yandex also won their upper-bracket semifinal on Thursday at the BLAST Slam VII playoffs in Copenhagen, Denmark.The other upper-bracket semifinal, which will be held on Friday, will feature BetBoom Team and Team Falcons. The winner of
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Tajikistan News
June 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
New posts00:37Iran Reportedly Fires Warning Shots Toward US Vessels Near StraitCNN has quoted an unnamed US official as saying Iran launched multiple drones toward the Strait of Hormuz early on June 6, a report that comes as US President Donald Trump told NBC news that Tehran likely retains 21-22 percent of its prewar missile stock.US officials suspect the drones were targeting commercial
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Tajikistan News
June 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
New posts22:44Lebanese Leaders Tell Tehran To End Inference In War-Torn CountryLebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and President Joseph Aoun called on Tehran to stop interfering in the affairs of the war-torn Middle East nation amid Iran-backed Hezbollah's continued battles with Israeli forces.A militant group and political party that controls much of southern Lebanon, Hezbollah is conside
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Tajikistan News
June 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
New posts15:33US Central Command Denies Naval Clash With IranAn Iranian claim that its forces fired on two US destroyers has been denied by US Central Command (CENTCOM).Iranian forces did NOTattack or fire at US Navy warships. Doing so would be a gross violation of the ceasefire, CENTCOM said in a statement on social media.The claim made by Iranian armed forces was carried by Irania
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Kyrgyzstan News
June 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
New posts00:37Iran Reportedly Fires Warning Shots Toward US Vessels Near StraitCNN has quoted an unnamed US official as saying Iran launched multiple drones toward the Strait of Hormuz early on June 6, a report that comes as US President Donald Trump told NBC news that Tehran likely retains 21-22 percent of its prewar missile stock.US officials suspect the drones were targeting commercial
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Kyrgyzstan News
June 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
New posts22:44Lebanese Leaders Tell Tehran To End Inference In War-Torn CountryLebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and President Joseph Aoun called on Tehran to stop interfering in the affairs of the war-torn Middle East nation amid Iran-backed Hezbollah's continued battles with Israeli forces.A militant group and political party that controls much of southern Lebanon, Hezbollah is conside
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Kyrgyzstan News
June 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
New posts15:33US Central Command Denies Naval Clash With IranAn Iranian claim that its forces fired on two US destroyers has been denied by US Central Command (CENTCOM).Iranian forces did NOTattack or fire at US Navy warships. Doing so would be a gross violation of the ceasefire, CENTCOM said in a statement on social media.The claim made by Iranian armed forces was carried by Irania
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Turkmenistan News
June 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
New posts15:33US Central Command Denies Naval Clash With IranAn Iranian claim that its forces fired on two US destroyers has been denied by US Central Command (CENTCOM).Iranian forces did NOTattack or fire at US Navy warships. Doing so would be a gross violation of the ceasefire, CENTCOM said in a statement on social media.The claim made by Iranian armed forces was carried by Irania
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Turkmenistan News
June 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
New posts22:44Lebanese Leaders Tell Tehran To End Inference In War-Torn CountryLebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and President Joseph Aoun called on Tehran to stop interfering in the affairs of the war-torn Middle East nation amid Iran-backed Hezbollah's continued battles with Israeli forces.A militant group and political party that controls much of southern Lebanon, Hezbollah is conside
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Turkmenistan News
June 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
New posts00:37Iran Reportedly Fires Warning Shots Toward US Vessels Near StraitCNN has quoted an unnamed US official as saying Iran launched multiple drones toward the Strait of Hormuz early on June 6, a report that comes as US President Donald Trump told NBC news that Tehran likely retains 21-22 percent of its prewar missile stock.US officials suspect the drones were targeting commercial
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Turkmenistan News
June 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
New posts11:59WFP Warns Middle East Conflict Pushing Millions Into HungerMillions of people are being pushed closer to the brink of hunger amid the Iran war and the broader Middle East conflict, the United Nations' World Food Program (the WFP) said on June 5.Rising fuel and transport costs have caused food prices to skyrocket, while shortfalls in funding have forced aid agencies to cut bac
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BBC News
June 5, 2026 at 10:17 AM
It is taking place weeks after Xi met the leaders of the US and Russia - two countries that loom large over North Korea's foreign policy.
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Turkmenistan News
June 5, 2026 at 8:36 AM
(Berlin, June 5, 2026) - On June 4, 2026, Russian officials included a leading rights group, OVD-Info, along with 35 other Russian organizations, in its list of "extremists," Human Rights Watch said today. A designation as "extremist" entails being barred from engaging in any activities for the group, under threat of a lengthy prison sentence. OVD-Info, named after the
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BBC News
June 5, 2026 at 8:19 AM
The bear had earlier attacked four people in an industrial part of Fukushima, in Japan's north-east.
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BBC News
June 5, 2026 at 6:26 AM
Authorities say the roaches, some as big as the palm of a hand, were likely sold as food for pet reptiles.
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BBC News
June 5, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.
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BBC News
June 5, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.
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