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NewsVoirNew Delhi [India], June 8: Intex Technologies, one of India's most trusted homegrown consumer electronics brands, has announced its association with Afghanistan Men's Cricket Team as the Official Associate Sponsor for their multi-format tour of India scheduled from June 6 to June 20, 2026.The bilateral series features a one-off Test match in New Chandigarh follo
Read full story →NewsVoirNew Delhi [India], June 8: Intex Technologies, one of India's most trusted homegrown consumer electronics brands, has announced its association with Afghanistan Men's Cricket Team as the Official Associate Sponsor for their multi-format tour of India scheduled from June 6 to June 20, 2026.The bilateral series features a one-off Test match in New Chandigarh follo
Read full story →NewsVoirNew Delhi [India], June 8: Intex Technologies, one of India's most trusted homegrown consumer electronics brands, has announced its association with Afghanistan Men's Cricket Team as the Official Associate Sponsor for their multi-format tour of India scheduled from June 6 to June 20, 2026.The bilateral series features a one-off Test match in New Chandigarh follo
Read full story →Pupils could be heard screaming as the earthquake struck the city of Digos, but the school said nobody was injured in the incident.
Read full story →Pupils could be heard screaming as the earthquake struck the city of Digos, but the school said nobody was injured in the incident.
Read full story →The Chinese President Xi received a colourful welcome to Pyongyang for his first visit in seven years.
Read full story →The Chinese President Xi received a colourful welcome to Pyongyang for his first visit in seven years.
Read full story →The Chinese President Xi received a colourful welcome to Pyongyang for his first visit in seven years.
Read full story →Victoryfor Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian in parliamentary elections marks a firm slap down for Russian efforts to derail his signature pro-Western policy moves, although failure to win a two-thirds majority in parliament will complicate the ongoing US-brokered peace process with Azerbaijan.Official preliminary results gave Pashinian's Civil Contract party 64 seats in the 150-seat legislature, enough to
Read full story →Victoryfor Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian in parliamentary elections marks a firm slap down for Russian efforts to derail his signature pro-Western policy moves, although failure to win a two-thirds majority in parliament will complicate the ongoing US-brokered peace process with Azerbaijan.Official preliminary results gave Pashinian's Civil Contract party 64 seats in the 150-seat legislature, enough to
Read full story →Victoryfor Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian in parliamentary elections marks a firm slap down for Russian efforts to derail his signature pro-Western policy moves, although failure to win a two-thirds majority in parliament will complicate the ongoing US-brokered peace process with Azerbaijan.Official preliminary results gave Pashinian's Civil Contract party 64 seats in the 150-seat legislature, enough to
Read full story →Victoryfor Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian in parliamentary elections marks a firm slap down for Russian efforts to derail his signature pro-Western policy moves, although failure to win a two-thirds majority in parliament will complicate the ongoing US-brokered peace process with Azerbaijan.Official preliminary results gave Pashinian's Civil Contract party 64 seats in the 105-seat legislature, enough to
Read full story →Victoryfor Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian in parliamentary elections marks a firm slap down for Russian efforts to derail his signature pro-Western policy moves, although failure to win a two-thirds majority in parliament will complicate the ongoing US-brokered peace process with Azerbaijan.Official preliminary results gave Pashinian's Civil Contract party 64 seats in the 105-seat legislature, enough to
Read full story →Victoryfor Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian in parliamentary elections marks a firm slap down for Russian efforts to derail his signature pro-Western policy moves, although failure to win a two-thirds majority in parliament will complicate the ongoing US-brokered peace process with Azerbaijan.Official preliminary results gave Pashinian's Civil Contract party 64 seats in the 105-seat legislature, enough to
Read full story →The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Fans of Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen from around the world are continuing to launch charitable, environmental and cultural initiatives inspired by the artist’s work and public outreach, according to DimashNews. These projects span several countries and range from fundraising campaigns to reforestation efforts and cultural exchange programs. In the Czech Republic, members of a local fan club organized a fundraising campaign to support a young boy battling a serious illness. The funds will help provide medical care and support for the child and his family. Czech fans have previously supported talented students at a music school in Aktobe. Members of Dimash Qudaibergen’s Slovak fan club. Photo credit: dimashnews.com Fans in Slovakia also launched a charitable initiative marking Qudaibergen’s 32nd birthday. The campaign raised 2,000 euros, which were donated to people facing difficult life cir…
Read full story →The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Kazakhstan will continue increasing oil production under the latest OPEC+ agreement, according to the Kazakh Energy Ministry. Photo credit: Reuters The announcement follows a virtual meeting of seven OPEC+ countries, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman on June 7, which agreed to gradually raise production as part of a coordinated effort to support stability in global oil markets. Under the decision, the participating countries will implement a collective production increase of 188,000 barrels per day in July 2026, while maintaining flexibility to adjust output depending on market conditions. Kazakhstan’s production quota is set to reach 1.608 million barrels per day in July, according to OPEC+ data. The group also reaffirmed its commitment to monitor global supply and demand conditions and retain the option to pause, accelerate or reverse production increases if ne…
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): India moved within touching distance of a comprehensive victory in the one-off Test against Afghanistan as the visitors slumped to 98/5 in their second innings at tea on Day 3 after being forced to follow on at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Monday.Afghanistan, trailing by 412 runs after being bowled out for 152 in their first in
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): India moved within touching distance of a comprehensive victory in the one-off Test against Afghanistan as the visitors slumped to 98/5 in their second innings at tea on Day 3 after being forced to follow on at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Monday.Afghanistan, trailing by 412 runs after being bowled out for 152 in their first in
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): India moved within touching distance of a comprehensive victory in the one-off Test against Afghanistan as the visitors slumped to 98/5 in their second innings at tea on Day 3 after being forced to follow on at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Monday.Afghanistan, trailing by 412 runs after being bowled out for 152 in their first in
Read full story →The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Export revenue from Kazakhstan’s oilseed-processing industry has quadrupled over the past four years, reaching $963 million, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin said at the Fifth International Fats and Oils Conference (FOC 2026) in Astana on June 5, according to the Prime Minister’s press service. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin. Photo credit: primeminister.kz Opening the event, Zhumangarin said the industry has evolved from a segment of the agricultural sector into a strategically important pillar of Kazakhstan’s economy and a successful example of economic diversification. “Over just four years, export revenue from Kazakhstan’s oilseed products increased fourfold, from $240 million to $963 million. Production reached a record 1.6 million tons, while the industry accounted for 27% of the country’s processed agricult…
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