centralasiatimes.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for centralasiatimes.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page centralasiatimes.com http://www.centralasiatimes.com en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:01:44 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:01:44 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Hardik Pandya reveals World Cup pain ahead of injury return]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274179516/hardik-pandya-reveals-world-cup-pain-ahead-of-injury-return 274179516 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:55:29 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274179516/hardik-pandya-reveals-world-cup-pain-ahead-of-injury-return <![CDATA[521 infrastructure projects completed in Afghanistan's Nangarhar]]> JALALABAD, Afghanistan, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province has put 521 infrastructure projects into operation after completing the construction work, state-run media Bakhtar News Agency has reported.

The projects with a cost of over 9.9 million U.S. dollars involve roads, water canals, retaining walls, culverts, small water dams, and power supply networks funded by the United Nations O]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274179506/521-infrastructure-projects-completed-in-afghanistan-nangarhar 274179506 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:44:01 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274179506/521-infrastructure-projects-completed-in-afghanistan-nangarhar <![CDATA[Harsh weather kills 4.7 mln head of livestock in Mongolia]]> ULAN BATOR, March 19 (Xinhua) -- More than 4.7 million head of livestock have perished in Mongolia so far this winter due to extreme wintry weather, known as "dzud," the country's State Emergency Commission (SEC) said Tuesday.

"At least 4,744,423 head of livestock have so far perished due to the dzud across the country," the SEC said in a statement.

The dzud is a Mongolian term to describe a severely cold]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274179483/harsh-weather-kills-47-mln-head-of-livestock-in-mongolia 274179483 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:18:02 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274179483/harsh-weather-kills-47-mln-head-of-livestock-in-mongolia <![CDATA[Congress ally IUML pleads case against implementation of CAA]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274179400/congress-ally-iuml-pleads-case-against-implementation-of-caa 274179400 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:55:24 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274179400/congress-ally-iuml-pleads-case-against-implementation-of-caa <![CDATA[US Special Representative for Afghanistan to travel to India this week]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274179386/us-special-representative-for-afghanistan-to-travel-to-india-this-week 274179386 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:37:21 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274179386/us-special-representative-for-afghanistan-to-travel-to-india-this-week <![CDATA[Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim urged to reconsider retirement ahead of T20 World Cup]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274179367/pakistan-all-rounder-imad-wasim-urged-to-reconsider-retirement-ahead-of-t20-world-cup 274179367 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:18:21 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274179367/pakistan-all-rounder-imad-wasim-urged-to-reconsider-retirement-ahead-of-t20-world-cup <![CDATA[White House urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to address differences through dialogue]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274179228/white-house-urges-pakistan-afghanistan-to-address-differences-through-dialogue 274179228 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:55:07 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274179228/white-house-urges-pakistan-afghanistan-to-address-differences-through-dialogue <![CDATA[Iranians Tighten Belts for Persian New Year Festivities]]> Tehran, Iran - Millions of Iranians will travel to be with their families for Nowruz, the Persian New Year, Wednesday but economic troubles in the sanctions-hit country are weighing on the festivities.

Iranians will celebrate the start of the year 1403 at exactly 26 seconds past 6:36 a.m. on March 20, matching the astronomical time of the spring equinox.

Globally, some 300 million people will wish each othe]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274179178/iranians-tighten-belts-for-persian-new-year-festivities 274179178 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:36:09 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274179178/iranians-tighten-belts-for-persian-new-year-festivities <![CDATA[Taliban targets Pakistan's military posts after its airstrikes in Afghanistan]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178912/taliban-targets-pakistan-military-posts-after-its-airstrikes-in-afghanistan 274178912 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:55:04 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178912/taliban-targets-pakistan-military-posts-after-its-airstrikes-in-afghanistan <![CDATA[US calls on Pakistan to exercise restraint after its airstrikes in Afghanistan]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178899/us-calls-on-pakistan-to-exercise-restraint-after-its-airstrikes-in-afghanistan 274178899 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:37:03 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178899/us-calls-on-pakistan-to-exercise-restraint-after-its-airstrikes-in-afghanistan <![CDATA[Taliban accuses Pakistan of bombing civilians]]> At least eight people were reportedly killed as the Afghan militants traded cross-border fire with the Pakistani military

Afghanistan's Taliban government accused Pakistan of killing eight civilians in an air raid on Monday. The Islamist group responded by opening fire on Pakistani targets, allegedly wounding seven people.

Pakistani jets "bombarded the homes of civilians" in the early hours]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178801/taliban-accuses-pakistan-of-bombing-civilians 274178801 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:13:18 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178801/taliban-accuses-pakistan-of-bombing-civilians <![CDATA[Violation of sovereignty will have bad consequences: Taliban reacts after Pak airstrikes on Afghanistan]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178641/violation-of-sovereignty-will-have-bad-consequences-taliban-reacts-after-pak-airstrikes-on-afghanistan 274178641 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:27:10 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178641/violation-of-sovereignty-will-have-bad-consequences-taliban-reacts-after-pak-airstrikes-on-afghanistan <![CDATA[Taliban Says It Strikes Back After Deadly Pakistani Strikes]]> Afghanistan's Taliban-led government said its border forces targeted the Pakistani military installation along its eastern border in retaliation for two air strikes that Islamabad carried out on Afghan territory that killed eight people, including three children.

The Taliban's artillery shelling on March 18 came hours after Pakistani warplanes bombed 'militant hideouts' inside Afghanistan that Islamabad said belo]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178626/taliban-says-it-strikes-back-after-deadly-pakistani-strikes 274178626 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:16:04 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178626/taliban-says-it-strikes-back-after-deadly-pakistani-strikes <![CDATA[Pakistani Fighter Planes Bomb Terrorist Sanctuaries in Afghanistan]]> ISLAMABAD - Pakistan confirmed Monday that its military had carried out "intelligence-based" aerial strikes inside Afghanistan to punish "terrorists" responsible for killing hundreds of civilians and security forces in cross-border raids.

A foreign ministry statement said the counterterrorism operation had targeted fugitive commanders allied with Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP, a globally designated terrorist ]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178496/pakistani-fighter-planes-bomb-terrorist-sanctuaries-in-afghanistan 274178496 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:05:43 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178496/pakistani-fighter-planes-bomb-terrorist-sanctuaries-in-afghanistan <![CDATA[An Afghan refugee has been convicted of murder in a case that shocked Albuquerque's Muslim community]]> ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - An Afghan refugee was found guilty Monday of first-degree murder in one of three fatal shootings that shook Albuquerque's Muslim community during the summer of 2022.

Muhammad Syed faces life in prison for killing 41-year-old Aftab Hussein on July 26, 2022. He]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274179054/an-afghan-refugee-has-been-convicted-of-murder-in-a-case-that-shocked-albuquerque-muslim-community 274179054 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:01:03 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274179054/an-afghan-refugee-has-been-convicted-of-murder-in-a-case-that-shocked-albuquerque-muslim-community <![CDATA[Ireland's Andrew Balbirnie fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct]]> New Delhi [India], March 18 (ANI): Ireland batter Andrew Balbirnie has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second T20I against Afghanistan in Sharjah.

According to a release from ICC, Balbirnie was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "showing dissent at an Umpire's decis]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178487/ireland-andrew-balbirnie-fined-for-breaching-icc-code-of-conduct 274178487 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:55:57 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178487/ireland-andrew-balbirnie-fined-for-breaching-icc-code-of-conduct <![CDATA[60 Afghan students awarded "Chinese Ambassador Scholarship"]]> KABUL, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A total of 60 students from Kabul University were awarded the "Chinese Ambassador Scholarship," as an awarding ceremony kicked off Monday at Kabul University in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan.

Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan Zhao Xing said in a speech that China attaches great importance to China-Afghanistan cooperation in education and is committed to promoting the continuous develo]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178380/60-afghan-students-awarded-chinese-ambassador-scholarship 274178380 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:30:01 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178380/60-afghan-students-awarded-chinese-ambassador-scholarship <![CDATA[China to expand pilot program for reform of medical services pricing]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China will expand a pilot program for its reform of medical services pricing to three provincial-level regions, regulators said on Monday.

The reform will be piloted in the provinces of Zhejiang and Sichuan, as well as the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, following progress in the five pilot cities of Tangshan, Suzhou, Xiamen, Ganzhou and Leshan over the past two years, according t]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178355/china-to-expand-pilot-program-for-reform-of-medical-services-pricing 274178355 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:17 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178355/china-to-expand-pilot-program-for-reform-of-medical-services-pricing <![CDATA[Kyrgyzstan calls on int'l community, U.S. to stop Gaza "genocide"]]> BISHKEK, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Kyrgyzstan on Monday called on the international community, especially Israel's main sponsor, the United States, to end the "genocide" in Gaza.

For six months now, the world has been observing the methodical destruction of the population in Gaza, said Edil Baisalov, deputy chairman of the cabinet of ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, at the opening of a photo exhibition commemorating]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178346/kyrgyzstan-calls-on-intl-community-us-to-stop-gaza-genocide 274178346 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:12 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178346/kyrgyzstan-calls-on-intl-community-us-to-stop-gaza-genocide <![CDATA["It is really good to be back": Virat Kohli after joining RCB camp ahead of IPL 2024]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274177945/it-is-really-good-to-be-back-virat-kohli-after-joining-rcb-camp-ahead-of-ipl-2024 274177945 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:55:44 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274177945/it-is-really-good-to-be-back-virat-kohli-after-joining-rcb-camp-ahead-of-ipl-2024 <![CDATA[Mongolia's forex reserves hit record high, exceeding 5 bln USD]]> ULAN BATOR, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia's foreign exchange reserves exceeded 5 billion U.S. dollars for the first time, the country's central bank reported on Monday.

As of Friday, the forex reserves stood at 5.016 billion dollars, the Bank of Mongolia said, adding that the figure is an increase of 95 million dollars compared to the beginning of this year.

The growth of forex reserves will support the f]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274177649/mongolia-forex-reserves-hit-record-high-exceeding-5-bln-usd 274177649 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:49:02 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274177649/mongolia-forex-reserves-hit-record-high-exceeding-5-bln-usd <![CDATA["I don't think it will be awkward or different": Hardik Pandya on leading MI in place of Rohit]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274177375/i-dont-think-it-will-be-awkward-or-different-hardik-pandya-on-leading-mi-in-place-of-rohit 274177375 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:37:35 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274177375/i-dont-think-it-will-be-awkward-or-different-hardik-pandya-on-leading-mi-in-place-of-rohit <![CDATA["It was freak injury": Hardik Pandya on getting injured during World Cup]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274177342/it-was-freak-injury-hardik-pandya-on-getting-injured-during-world-cup 274177342 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:18:48 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274177342/it-was-freak-injury-hardik-pandya-on-getting-injured-during-world-cup <![CDATA[Half-a-dozen people killed in Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274177297/half-a-dozen-people-killed-in-pakistan-airstrikes-in-afghanistan 274177297 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:55:45 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274177297/half-a-dozen-people-killed-in-pakistan-airstrikes-in-afghanistan <![CDATA[Pakistani Planes Allegedly Hit Militant Hideouts in Afghanistan]]> ISLAMABAD - Pakistan carried out cross-border aerial strikes against suspected militant hideouts in Afghanistan early Monday, killing several people, according to officials.

A Pakistani security official, speaking anonymously to VOA because he was not authorized to interact with the media, confirmed the pre-dawn strikes, saying they targeted commanders linked to the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan or TTP, a globally de]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274177283/pakistani-planes-allegedly-hit-militant-hideouts-in-afghanistan 274177283 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:35:59 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274177283/pakistani-planes-allegedly-hit-militant-hideouts-in-afghanistan <![CDATA[Foreign students attacked in India over Ramadan prayer]]> Police have identified around 25 people who broke into a university campus in Gujarat

At least two international students were injured in a mob attack in western India's Gujarat state, allegedly for offering namaz (a form of worship performed by Muslims) on campus. Police have identified around 25 people respo]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274177247/foreign-students-attacked-in-india-over-ramadan-prayer 274177247 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:26:15 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274177247/foreign-students-attacked-in-india-over-ramadan-prayer <![CDATA[Several killed in Pakistani air strikes on Afghanistan, says Kabul]]> Eight people, all women and children, were killed on Monday in "reckless" air strikes by the Pakistani military in the border regions of Afghanistan, the Taliban government's spokesman said.

Border tensions between Pakistan and http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274176223/president-sri-arjan-dev-ji-gurudwara-committee-lauds-caa-rules-says-afghani-sikhs-legally-entered-india 274176223 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:27:10 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274176223/president-sri-arjan-dev-ji-gurudwara-committee-lauds-caa-rules-says-afghani-sikhs-legally-entered-india <![CDATA[Putin Wins Election with No Effective Opposition]]> Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated winning a new six-year term after an election that gave voters no real alternatives due to the intimidation or jailing of most potential opponents.

Putin told supporters that he considered the election democratic and dismissed those who protested the vote.

'We have many tasks ahead. But when we are consolidated - no matter who wants to intimidate us, suppress us -]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274175401/putin-wins-election-with-no-effective-opposition 274175401 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:06:21 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274175401/putin-wins-election-with-no-effective-opposition <![CDATA[Rashid, Nabi pull Afghanistan back in T20I series with 10-run win over Ireland]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274175198/rashid-nabi-pull-afghanistan-back-in-t20i-series-with-10-run-win-over-ireland 274175198 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:18:20 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274175198/rashid-nabi-pull-afghanistan-back-in-t20i-series-with-10-run-win-over-ireland <![CDATA[Asia Album: Ramadan life in Afghanistan]]>

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KABUL, March 18 (Xinhua) -- During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Afghans devoutly attend mosques, dedicating several hours to prayer and reflection. Following the breaking of the fast, rich people provide food for those less fortuna]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274175105/asia-album-ramadan-life-in-afghanistan 274175105 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:18:14 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274175105/asia-album-ramadan-life-in-afghanistan <![CDATA[Putin Said to Capture 88% in Non-Competitive Vote, Extending His Rule]]> Russia announced that President Vladimir Putin is capturing 88% of the vote in the first ballot counting in the presidential election Sunday, an exercise that gave voters no real alternatives to an autocrat who has ruthlessly cracked down on dissent.

The three-day election that began Friday to extend Putin's 24-year rule for another six years took place in a tightly controlled environment where no public criticis]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174941/putin-said-to-capture-88-in-non-competitive-vote-extending-his-rule 274174941 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:36:28 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174941/putin-said-to-capture-88-in-non-competitive-vote-extending-his-rule <![CDATA[Global Momentum Builds Toward Free Education for All Children]]> This year, at the United Nations' top human rights body in Geneva, there are signs of a potential giant leap forward, with growing hopes for new legal recognition of every child's right to free education, from pre-primary through secondary education.

On March 20, the Dominican Republic, along with other states including http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274175235/global-momentum-builds-toward-free-education-for-all-children 274175235 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:30:00 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274175235/global-momentum-builds-toward-free-education-for-all-children <![CDATA[Ahmedabad Crime Branch nabs two for attack on foreign students at Gujarat University Hostel]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174935/ahmedabad-crime-branch-nabs-two-for-attack-on-foreign-students-at-gujarat-university-hostel 274174935 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:18:08 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174935/ahmedabad-crime-branch-nabs-two-for-attack-on-foreign-students-at-gujarat-university-hostel <![CDATA["CAA not to be implemented in Bihar": JDU leader Khalid Anwar triggers row over notification of citizenship law]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174859/caa-not-to-be-implemented-in-bihar-jdu-leader-khalid-anwar-triggers-row-over-notification-of-citizenship-law 274174859 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:18:07 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174859/caa-not-to-be-implemented-in-bihar-jdu-leader-khalid-anwar-triggers-row-over-notification-of-citizenship-law <![CDATA[Central Asian states giving early thumbs-up to US-facilitated integration plan]]> A US-led effort to help Central Asian states reshape the region's business landscape is achieving some of its initial objectives, putting the initiative on a more solid foundation for potential success. Key Central Asian governments are reacting favorably to the plan.

Heading into the inaugural meeting of what is called the B5+1 process, a primary aim was to institutionalize an annual gathering]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178081/central-asian-states-giving-early-thumbs-up-to-us-facilitated-integration-plan 274178081 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:30:00 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178081/central-asian-states-giving-early-thumbs-up-to-us-facilitated-integration-plan <![CDATA[Putin wins big in Central Asia, but Kazakhstan spoils party]]> Russian President Vladimir Putin suffered a crushing election defeat. In Almaty, that is.

Elsewhere in Central Asia, where many thousands of Russian citizenship-holders cast their ballot in the presidential elections over the weekend, he performed far more strongly.

An independent exit poll conducted in Kazakhstan's business capital surveyed ]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178260/putin-wins-big-in-central-asia-but-kazakhstan-spoils-party 274178260 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:30:00 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274178260/putin-wins-big-in-central-asia-but-kazakhstan-spoils-party <![CDATA[Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1615 GMT, March 17]]> NEW DELHI -- The Indian navy seized a cargo vessel hijacked by Somali pirates and rescued 17 crew members after forcing 35 pirates to surrender, the navy said Sunday.

Using coordinated tactical maneuvers and aerial support from HALE RPA, P8I, and MARCOS PRAHARs, the Indian navy forced the 35 pirates to surrender without resistance on Friday, a navy spokesman said, adding that the vessel was subsequently sanitize]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174487/xinhua-asia-pacific--summary-at-1615-gmt-march-17 274174487 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:30:01 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174487/xinhua-asia-pacific--summary-at-1615-gmt-march-17 <![CDATA[People from Sikh community criticise Delhi CM Kejriwal over his CAA remark]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174473/people-from-sikh-community-criticise-delhi-cm-kejriwal-over-his-caa-remark 274174473 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:19:05 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174473/people-from-sikh-community-criticise-delhi-cm-kejriwal-over-his-caa-remark <![CDATA[Russia election to tighten Putin's grip, opponents stage noon protest]]> President Vladimir Putin is poised to tighten his grip on power on Sunday in a Russian election that is certain to deliver him a landslide victory, though some opponents staged a symbolic noon protest at polling stations against his rule.

Vladimir Putin, who rose to power in 1999, is poised to win a new six-year term that, if he completes it, would enable him to overtake Josef Stalin and become Russia's longest-s]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174368/russia-election-to-tighten-putin-grip-opponents-stage-noon-protest 274174368 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:47:11 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174368/russia-election-to-tighten-putin-grip-opponents-stage-noon-protest <![CDATA[Indian men's football team gets acclimatised to Abha's altitude ahead of WC Qualifiers clash against Afghanistan]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174202/indian-men-football-team-gets-acclimatised-to-abha-altitude-ahead-of-wc-qualifiers-clash-against-afghanistan 274174202 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:03:07 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174202/indian-men-football-team-gets-acclimatised-to-abha-altitude-ahead-of-wc-qualifiers-clash-against-afghanistan <![CDATA[21 killed, 38 injured as bus collides with oil tanker in Afghanistan's Helmand]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174201/21-killed-38-injured-as-bus-collides-with-oil-tanker-in-afghanistan-helmand 274174201 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:03:07 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174201/21-killed-38-injured-as-bus-collides-with-oil-tanker-in-afghanistan-helmand <![CDATA[Police round up 300 pieces of weapons in north Afghanistan]]> KABUL, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Units of counter-terrorist police have rounded up 300 pieces of weapons during a series of operations in north Afghanistan's Balkh province over the past year, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said on Sunday.

"During a series of operations, which covered the provincial capital Mazar-i-Sharif and districts in Balkh, police have discovered 300 pieces of light and heavy weapons and arres]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174148/police-round-up-300-pieces-of-weapons-in-north-afghanistan 274174148 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:02 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174148/police-round-up-300-pieces-of-weapons-in-north-afghanistan <![CDATA[Gold mine collapse kills 2 in north Afghanistan]]> FAIZABAD, Afghanistan, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Two miners were killed in a gold mine collapse in north Afghanistan's Badakhshan province, state-run Bakhtar News Agency reported Sunday.

The incident took place while the miners were working in Wakhanda area, Kohistan district of Badakhshan late on Saturday, Bakhtar quoted Hekmatullah Mohammadi, director of the department of information and culture of the province as ]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174149/gold-mine-collapse-kills-2-in-north-afghanistan 274174149 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:02 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174149/gold-mine-collapse-kills-2-in-north-afghanistan <![CDATA[1st LD Writethru: Road accident kills 21 in south Afghanistan]]> KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, March 17 (Xinhua) -- At least 21 commuters were killed and 11 others injured in a road accident in south Afghanistan's Helmand province on Sunday, spokesman for provincial government Mawlawi Mohammad Qasim Riaz said.

The deadly accident took place on a road in Gereshk district early Sunday morning when a Herat-bound passenger bus collided with a tanker and a motorbike. The bus overturned a]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174147/1st-ld-writethru-road-accident-kills-21-in-south-afghanistan 274174147 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:01 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174147/1st-ld-writethru-road-accident-kills-21-in-south-afghanistan <![CDATA[Mongolia's central bank cuts benchmark interest rate to 12 pct]]> ULAN BATOR, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia's central bank has decided to lower its benchmark interest rate to 12 percent, local media reported on Saturday, citing a statement released by the bank.

"After taking into account the current and future state of the economy and financial markets, and external risks to the economy, the monetary policy council of the central bank made the decision to cut the benchmark int]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174136/mongolia-central-bank-cuts-benchmark-interest-rate-to-12-pct 274174136 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:18:18 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174136/mongolia-central-bank-cuts-benchmark-interest-rate-to-12-pct <![CDATA[Asaduddin Owaisi approaches SC seeking stay on implementation of CAA]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274173994/asaduddin-owaisi-approaches-sc-seeking-stay-on-implementation-of-caa 274173994 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:15 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274173994/asaduddin-owaisi-approaches-sc-seeking-stay-on-implementation-of-caa <![CDATA[Xinjiang welcomes this year's first foreign tourist group with port visas]]> URUMQI, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Friday welcomed its first group of foreign tourists with port visas this year.

The group of six tourists from Uzbekistan arrived in the regional capital of Urumqi on Friday night.

At the beginning of the year, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) introduced a set of measures to facilitate the entry of foreign natio]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274173927/xinjiang-welcomes-this-year-first-foreign-tourist-group-with-port-visas 274173927 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:44:08 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274173927/xinjiang-welcomes-this-year-first-foreign-tourist-group-with-port-visas <![CDATA[21 Dead, 38 Injured in Bus Collision in Afghanistan]]> kabul, afghanistan - Twenty-one people were killed and 38 injured on Sunday in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province when a bus collided with an oil tanker and a motorbike, provincial officials said.

Deadly traffic accidents are common in the country, due in part to poor roads, dangerous driving on highways and a lack of regulation.

'On Sunday morning, 21 people were killed and 38 people were injured due ]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274173871/21-dead-38-injured-in-bus-collision-in-afghanistan 274173871 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:06:01 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274173871/21-dead-38-injured-in-bus-collision-in-afghanistan <![CDATA[EU state urges UK to introduce conscription]]> The Latvian foreign minister says the UK should reinstate mandatory military service to deter Russia

Britain and other NATO allies should consider military conscription to counter the supposed threat from Russia, the Latvian foreign minister told The Telegraph in an interview published on Saturday.

Latvia re-in]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174228/eu-state-urges-uk-to-introduce-conscription 274174228 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:18:41 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274174228/eu-state-urges-uk-to-introduce-conscription <![CDATA[EU nation urges UK to introduce conscription]]> The Latvian foreign minister says the UK should reinstate mandatory military service to deter Russia

Britain and other NATO allies should consider conscripting citizens into the military to counter the supposed threat from Russia, the Latvian foreign minister told The Telegraph in an interview published on Saturday. http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274173822/eu-nation-urges-uk-to-introduce-conscription 274173822 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:18:41 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274173822/eu-nation-urges-uk-to-introduce-conscription <![CDATA[Road Accident Kills 21 in South Afghanistan]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - At least 21 commuters were killed and 11 others injured in a road accident in south Afghanistan's Helmand province on Sunday, spokesman for provincial government Mawlawi Mohammad Qasim Riaz said.

- Other Media news -

The deadly accident took place on a road in Gereshk district early Sunday morning when a Herat-bound passenger bus collided with a tanker and a motorbike.

The bus overtu]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274173785/road-accident-kills-21-in-south-afghanistan 274173785 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 08:37:18 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274173785/road-accident-kills-21-in-south-afghanistan <![CDATA[Karakalpak Activist Faces Threat of Deportation From Kazakhstan]]> ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN - Uzbek law enforcement officials this month confirmed to VOA that an Uzbek extradition request was behind the February 15 arrest in Kazakhstan of Karakalpak activist Akylbek Muratov, known as Aqylbek Muratbai on X and other social media.

Karakalpaks are indigenous Turkic people of Karakalpakstan, since 1993 a sovereign republic within Uzbekistan with its own parliament, national symbols and la]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274170657/karakalpak-activist-faces-threat-of-deportation-from-kazakhstan 274170657 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:35:59 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274170657/karakalpak-activist-faces-threat-of-deportation-from-kazakhstan <![CDATA[Suicide Bombers Raid Pakistan Army Base Near Afghan Border, Kill 7]]> ISLAMABAD - Pakistani authorities said Saturday a suicide truck bomb and gun attack on a regional army base near the Afghan border killed at least seven soldiers, including two officers, and wounded many more.

The early morning raid occurred in the volatile North Waziristan border district, where militants linked to the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP, routinely target security forces.

Pakistani Pr]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274170578/suicide-bombers-raid-pakistan-army-base-near-afghan-border-kill-7 274170578 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:06:26 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274170578/suicide-bombers-raid-pakistan-army-base-near-afghan-border-kill-7 <![CDATA[Dissing The Tajik President Online Can Send You Straight To Jail]]> VAHDAT, Tajikistan -- Shahboz Sharifbek has never had a political agenda or supported any political, religious, or social group. He doesn't stand out from the crowd for any reason.

Too poor to attend college, Sharifbek's life revolved around finding odd jobs in his home village on the outskirts of the capital, Dushanbe, to provide for his impoverished family that includes his younger brother and their 82-year-old]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274170402/dissing-the-tajik-president-online-can-send-you-straight-to-jail 274170402 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:15:27 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274170402/dissing-the-tajik-president-online-can-send-you-straight-to-jail <![CDATA[Uzbek Activist Faces Threat of Deportation From Kazakhstan]]> ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN - Uzbek law enforcement officials this month confirmed to VOA that an Uzbek extradition request was behind the February 15 arrest in Kazakhstan of Karakalpak activist Akylbek Muratov, known as Aqylbek Muratbai on X and other social media.

Karakalpaks are indigenous Turkic people of Karakalpakstan, since 1993 a sovereign republic within Uzbekistan with its own parliament, national symbols and la]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274170393/uzbek-activist-faces-threat-of-deportation-from-kazakhstan 274170393 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:05:49 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274170393/uzbek-activist-faces-threat-of-deportation-from-kazakhstan <![CDATA["What about 1.5 lakh unlisted Muslims in Assam?" Owaisi on CAA implementation]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274169773/what-about-15-lakh-unlisted-muslims-in-assam-owaisi-on-caa-implementation 274169773 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 01:13:43 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274169773/what-about-15-lakh-unlisted-muslims-in-assam-owaisi-on-caa-implementation <![CDATA[Security Council renews mandate of UN mission in Afghanistan]]> UNITED NATIONS, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for a year.

Resolution 2727, which won the unanimous support of the 15-member council, decides to extend UNAMA's mandate till March 17, 2025.

The resolution stresses the critical importance of a continued presence of UNAMA and other UN agencies, ]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274169559/security-council-re-mandate-of-un-mission-in-afghanistan 274169559 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:04:21 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274169559/security-council-re-mandate-of-un-mission-in-afghanistan <![CDATA[Six More Years For Putin. Five Things To Watch For.]]> This we can say with high confidence: Vladimir Putin will be declared the victor of the now ongoing three-day election, ushering in another six years as Russia's president.

There's less confidence in what comes next, but there are strong clues: more men for the Ukraine war, new taxes to fund the war, new personnel shuffling within the Kremlin, new threats for NATO, and new repression of dissent.

The stronge]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274168228/six-more-years-for-putin-five-things-to-watch-for 274168228 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:15:30 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274168228/six-more-years-for-putin-five-things-to-watch-for <![CDATA[Indian football team leaves for Saudi Arabia to play World Cup qualifiers]]> New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): A 25-member Indian senior men's team left for Abha, Saudi Arabia, on Friday to play the away tie against Afghanistan in round two of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification.

The Blue Tigers will play the away match against Afghanistan on March 21, 2024, in Abha (March 22, 12.30 am IST). India's home match against Afghanistan will be played ]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274167813/indian-football-team-leaves-for-saudi-arabia-to-play-world-cup-qualifiers 274167813 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:55:39 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274167813/indian-football-team-leaves-for-saudi-arabia-to-play-world-cup-qualifiers <![CDATA[VOA Immigration Weekly Recap, March 9-16]]> Editor's note: Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week. Questions? Tips? Comments? Email the VOA immigration team: ImmigrationUnit@voanews.com.

Advocates call on Co]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165973/voa-immigration-weekly-recap-march-9-16 274165973 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:08 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165973/voa-immigration-weekly-recap-march-9-16 <![CDATA["PoK is part of India, Hindus and Muslims living there are our own": Amit Shah]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165898/pok-is-part-of-india-hindus-and-muslims-living-there-are-our-own-amit-shah 274165898 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:55:44 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165898/pok-is-part-of-india-hindus-and-muslims-living-there-are-our-own-amit-shah <![CDATA[Iran, Azerbaijan to inaugurate storage dam at common border]]> TEHRAN, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Iran's Energy Minister Ali-Akbar Mehrabian said Friday that his country and Azerbaijan would soon inaugurate a storage dam on the Aras River, which straddles the two countries' common border.

He made the remarks while elaborating on his meeting with visiting Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov in the Iranian capital Tehran earlier in the day and commenting on the bilateral c]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165821/iran-azerbaijan-to-inaugurate-storage-dam-at-common-border 274165821 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:30:49 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165821/iran-azerbaijan-to-inaugurate-storage-dam-at-common-border <![CDATA[Xinjiang Story: Uygur dancer blends folk elegance with modern street beats]]> URUMQI, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Guzanur Turdahon delicately gestured with her finger when the accompanying folk music was soothing, but dynamically shook her elbows and waist when drumbeats were intense. Her students mimicked her movements at a dance studio in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

"Traditional folk dance typically conveys restrained emotions, whereas street dance is]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165316/xinjiang-story-uygur-dancer-blends-folk-elegance-with-modern-street-beats 274165316 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:33:45 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165316/xinjiang-story-uygur-dancer-blends-folk-elegance-with-modern-street-beats <![CDATA[Mongolia, Belarus agree to enhance ties, cooperation]]> ULAN BATOR, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia and Belarus have agreed to expand bilateral ties and cooperation in various areas, said Mongolia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday.

The agreement was reached here during talks between Mongolian Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg and her visiting Belarusian counterpart, Sergei Aleinik, the ministry said in a press release.

Both sides agreed to strengthen bi]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165283/mongolia-belarus-agree-to-enhance-ties-cooperation 274165283 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:58:12 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165283/mongolia-belarus-agree-to-enhance-ties-cooperation <![CDATA["Misplaced, misinformed and unwarranted": External Affairs Ministry on remarks by US, several others on Citizenship Amendment Act]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165259/misplaced-misinformed-and-unwarranted-external-affairs-ministry-on-remarks-by-us-several-others-on-citizenship-amendment-act 274165259 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:27:15 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165259/misplaced-misinformed-and-unwarranted-external-affairs-ministry-on-remarks-by-us-several-others-on-citizenship-amendment-act <![CDATA[CAA is a true act of democracy: US Singer Millben lauds PM Modi's "compassionate leadership"]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165186/caa-is-a-true-act-of-democracy-us-singer-millben-lauds-pm-modi-compassionate-leadership 274165186 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:03:09 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165186/caa-is-a-true-act-of-democracy-us-singer-millben-lauds-pm-modi-compassionate-leadership <![CDATA[China hands over 1st section of renovated irrigation system to Kyrgyzstan]]> BISHKEK, March 15 (Xinhua) -- China handed over the first section of a renovated irrigation system, a China aid project, to Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday outside the city of Balykchy in the Issyk-Kul Oblast.

Kyrgyz Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobayev thanked the Chinese government for assistance when addressing the handover ceremony, saying that the Kyrgyz people will always remember the help of the Chinese people.<]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165093/china-hands-over-1st-section-of-renovated-irrigation-system-to-kyrgyzstan 274165093 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:21:01 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165093/china-hands-over-1st-section-of-renovated-irrigation-system-to-kyrgyzstan <![CDATA["Selfish interest of vote bank," Delhi CM Kejriwal attacks BJP after refugees protest]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165059/selfish-interest-of-vote-bank-delhi-cm-kejriwal-attacks-bjp-after-refugees-protest 274165059 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:55:39 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165059/selfish-interest-of-vote-bank-delhi-cm-kejriwal-attacks-bjp-after-refugees-protest <![CDATA[Delhi CM Kejriwal questions Pakistan refugees for protesting against INDIA bloc on opposition to CAA]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165043/delhi-cm-kejriwal-questions-pakistan-refugees-for-protesting-against-india-bloc-on-opposition-to-caa 274165043 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:37:24 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165043/delhi-cm-kejriwal-questions-pakistan-refugees-for-protesting-against-india-bloc-on-opposition-to-caa <![CDATA[VP Urges UNCSW to Reverse Decision on Removal of Iran]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Iranian vice president for women and family affairs called on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) to reverse its unjust decision to remove Iran from the commission.

- Politics news -

The push to remove Iran from the women's forum -a part of the UN's Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)- was initiated by the US in November 2022, after riots hit Iran over the]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165002/vp-urges-uncsw-to-reverse-decision-on-removal-of-iran 274165002 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:37:09 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165002/vp-urges-uncsw-to-reverse-decision-on-removal-of-iran <![CDATA["No one should have objection": National Olema Parliament General Secretary Kalbe Rushaid Rizvi on CAA]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164887/no-one-should-have-objection-national-olema-parliament-general-secretary-kalbe-rushaid-rizvi-on-caa 274164887 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:27:17 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164887/no-one-should-have-objection-national-olema-parliament-general-secretary-kalbe-rushaid-rizvi-on-caa <![CDATA[US State Department says it is 'closely monitoring' implementation of CAA]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164884/us-state-department-says-it-is-closely-monitoring-implementation-of-caa 274164884 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:27:16 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164884/us-state-department-says-it-is-closely-monitoring-implementation-of-caa <![CDATA[Rashid Khan returns from injury as Afghanistan named T20I squad for Ireland series]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164879/rashid-khan-returns-from-injury-as-afghanistan-named-t20i-squad-for-ireland-series 274164879 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:18:17 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164879/rashid-khan-returns-from-injury-as-afghanistan-named-t20i-squad-for-ireland-series <![CDATA[CAA: Indian Union Muslim League supports Kerala govt stance]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164828/caa-indian-union-muslim-league-supports-kerala-govt-stance 274164828 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:55:14 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164828/caa-indian-union-muslim-league-supports-kerala-govt-stance <![CDATA['CAA will not work in West Bengal': TMC leader Shashi Panja]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164815/caa-will-not-work-in-west-bengal-tmc-leader-shashi-panja 274164815 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:37:11 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164815/caa-will-not-work-in-west-bengal-tmc-leader-shashi-panja <![CDATA[Kyrgyzstan: Veto Law to Curb Civil Society]]> (New York, March 15, 2024) - Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov should support Kyrgyzstan's nongovernmental sector and withdraw the abusive "foreign representatives" draft law aimed at silencing the country's vibrant and vocal civil society, Human Rights Watch said ]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165196/kyrgyzstan-veto-law-to-curb-civil-society 274165196 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:30:01 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165196/kyrgyzstan-veto-law-to-curb-civil-society <![CDATA[LS polls: SAD chief Badal denies speculations of tie-up with BJP in Punjab but says 'like-minded parties' welcome]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164671/ls-polls-sad-chief-badal-denies-speculations-of-tie-up-with-bjp-in-punjab-but-says-like-minded-parties-welcome 274164671 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:18:06 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164671/ls-polls-sad-chief-badal-denies-speculations-of-tie-up-with-bjp-in-punjab-but-says-like-minded-parties-welcome <![CDATA["Religion cannot be criteria for citizenship": CPI General Secretary questions timing of CAA implementation]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164387/religion-cannot-be-criteria-for-citizenship-cpi-general-secretary-questions-timing-of-caa-implementation 274164387 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:55:48 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164387/religion-cannot-be-criteria-for-citizenship-cpi-general-secretary-questions-timing-of-caa-implementation <![CDATA[SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal claims AAP will be in fourth position in upcoming Lok Sabha elections]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164382/sad-president-sukhbir-singh-badal-claims-aap-will-be-in-fourth-position-in-upcoming-lok-sabha-elections 274164382 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:55:43 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164382/sad-president-sukhbir-singh-badal-claims-aap-will-be-in-fourth-position-in-upcoming-lok-sabha-elections <![CDATA[Kazakhstan moves to adopt classic jury trials]]> Kazakhstan is poised to introduce classic jury trials, moving away from a hybrid system in which the outcome of criminal cases is decided by professional and citizen judges working in tandem.

On March 13, the Majilis, the lower house of parliament, gave its backing in a first reading to legislation regulating how those juries wi]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165345/kazakhstan-moves-to-adopt-classic-jury-trials 274165345 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:30:00 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274165345/kazakhstan-moves-to-adopt-classic-jury-trials <![CDATA[Turkey Proves No Safe Haven For Central Asian Activists]]> ALMATY, Kazakhstan -- Such is the life of a Central Asian activist abroad: One minute you are bringing attention to a fellow activist in trouble, the next minute the trouble has reached you.

"Transnational repression" -- or a government going abroad to silence an opposition activist -- is increasingly a mainstay topic for rights organizations covering Central Asia, with the region's three most authoritarian count]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164327/turkey-proves-no-safe-haven-for-central-asian-activists 274164327 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:15:27 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164327/turkey-proves-no-safe-haven-for-central-asian-activists <![CDATA[Taliban Expand Madrasas, May Never Reopen Girls' Secondary Schools]]> An Afghan education official says Taliban authorities may permanently close girls' secondary schools, promoting religious schools known as madrasas as an alternative.

The Taliban shut down girls' secondary schools in 2022, citing 'religious and cultural' concerns.

Taliban officials defend the ban, insisting they are working to create a suitable educational environment for older female students.

"Schoo]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164279/taliban-expand-madrasas-may-never-reopen-girls-secondary-schools 274164279 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:05:54 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164279/taliban-expand-madrasas-may-never-reopen-girls-secondary-schools <![CDATA[BJP leader Anil Antony demands unconditional apology from Anto Antony for statement on Pulwama terror attack]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164184/bjp-leader-anil-antony-demands-unconditional-apology-from-anto-antony-for-statement-on-pulwama-terror-attack 274164184 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:55:32 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164184/bjp-leader-anil-antony-demands-unconditional-apology-from-anto-antony-for-statement-on-pulwama-terror-attack <![CDATA["Human rights not based on religion": People's Conference chief terms CAA "discriminative"]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164131/human-rights-not-based-on-religion-people-conference-chief-terms-caa-discriminative 274164131 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:18:33 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164131/human-rights-not-based-on-religion-people-conference-chief-terms-caa-discriminative <![CDATA["This law is to grant citizenship": Chairman of All India Sufi Sajjadanshin Council on CAA]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164127/this-law-is-to-grant-citizenship-chairman-of-all-india-sufi-sajjadanshin-council-on-caa 274164127 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:18:30 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164127/this-law-is-to-grant-citizenship-chairman-of-all-india-sufi-sajjadanshin-council-on-caa <![CDATA[Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 14]]> TOKYO -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 struck off Japan's northeastern prefecture of Fukushima on Friday (local time), according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

The tremors were felt in central Tokyo. No tsunami warnings have been issued by the JMA. (Japan-Earthquake)

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JAKARTA -- Inactive Supreme Court Secretary Hasbi Hasan was sentenced to 13 years and eight mo]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164107/xinhua-asia-pacific--summary-at-1600-gmt-march-14 274164107 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:05:29 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164107/xinhua-asia-pacific--summary-at-1600-gmt-march-14 <![CDATA["Muslim organisations have no fear regarding CAA," BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164082/muslim-organisations-have-no-fear-regarding-caa-bjp-leader-shahnawaz-hussain 274164082 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:37:32 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164082/muslim-organisations-have-no-fear-regarding-caa-bjp-leader-shahnawaz-hussain <![CDATA["Good law": Sufi bodies hail implementation of citizenship act]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164076/good-law-sufi-bodies-hail-implementation-of-citizenship-act 274164076 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:18:32 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164076/good-law-sufi-bodies-hail-implementation-of-citizenship-act <![CDATA[BJP-NDA stands for 'employment', 'good law and order'; RJD means 'scams': Union Minister of State Nityanand Rai]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164050/bjp-nda-stands-for-employment-good-law-and-order-rjd-means-cams-union-minister-of-state-nityanand-rai 274164050 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:37:19 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164050/bjp-nda-stands-for-employment-good-law-and-order-rjd-means-cams-union-minister-of-state-nityanand-rai <![CDATA[Out of Sight, Afghans Are Going Hungry]]> "The situation is getting worse every day," Ahmad, a former journalist in Herat, Afghanistan, told me. "I don't think anyone can afford to buy enough food anymore."

Afghanistan has been in the throes of an economic crisis for more than two years, after donors cut foreign funding in response to the Taliban takeover in 2021 and suspended Afghanistan's Central Bank from the international system. The Taliban's violat]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164315/out-of-sight-afghans-are-going-hungry 274164315 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:52:43 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274164315/out-of-sight-afghans-are-going-hungry <![CDATA[Hundreds In Kyrgyzstan (Again) Fall Victim To Pyramid Scheme]]> BISHKEK -- A doomed pyramid scheme has again fooled hundreds of people into thinking they could earn unreasonably high profits very easily.

Several people have been arrested in connection with what police say was a scam that defrauded its victims of hundreds of thousands of dollars in a country where the average monthly salary is less than $400.

Syezdbek Sainazarov (left)

Police say the Charge Fast co]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274163440/hundreds-in-kyrgyzstan-again-fall-victim-to-pyramid-scheme 274163440 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:45:25 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274163440/hundreds-in-kyrgyzstan-again-fall-victim-to-pyramid-scheme <![CDATA["CAA is all about giving citizenships...," BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad slams Mamata Banerjee]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274156741/caa-is-all-about-giving-citizenships-bjp-mp-ravi-shankar-prasad-slams-mamata-banerjee 274156741 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:55:53 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274156741/caa-is-all-about-giving-citizenships-bjp-mp-ravi-shankar-prasad-slams-mamata-banerjee <![CDATA[PHDCCI International Week kicks off, with focus on 'Unleashing innovation, collaboration, global impact']]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274156679/phdcci-international-week-kicks-off-with-focus-on-unleashing-innovation-collaboration-global-impact 274156679 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:18:42 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274156679/phdcci-international-week-kicks-off-with-focus-on-unleashing-innovation-collaboration-global-impact <![CDATA[Mongolia faces potential flooding as snow melts quickly]]> ULAN BATOR, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Melting snow and ice could cause flooding in Mongolia as spring nears, the country's State Emergency Commission (SEC) said Thursday.

"Due to the rapid warming in recent days, the snow has melted quickly, and the amount of snow cover in the country has decreased to 63 percent, increasing the risk for floods," the SEC said.

Sainbuyan Amarsaikhan, the country's deputy prime m]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274156644/mongolia-faces-potential-flooding-as-snow-melts-quickly 274156644 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:45:53 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274156644/mongolia-faces-potential-flooding-as-snow-melts-quickly <![CDATA["Being CM, you are spreading fake news about CAA": BJP MP Manoj Tiwari tears into CM Kejriwal]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274156606/being-cm-you-are-spreading-fake--about-caa-bjp-mp-manoj-tiwari-tears-into-cm-kejriwal 274156606 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:55:40 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274156606/being-cm-you-are-spreading-fake--about-caa-bjp-mp-manoj-tiwari-tears-into-cm-kejriwal <![CDATA["Division is in DNA of Sangh Parivar," CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat slams Amit Shah over CAA remarks]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274156605/division-is-in-dna-of-sangh-parivar-cpim-leader-brinda-karat-slams-amit-shah-over-caa-remarks 274156605 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:55:40 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274156605/division-is-in-dna-of-sangh-parivar-cpim-leader-brinda-karat-slams-amit-shah-over-caa-remarks <![CDATA[Migration due to CAA will be higher than during Partition: Arvind Kejriwal]]> http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274156602/migration-due-to-caa-will-be-higher-than-during-partition-arvind-kejriwal 274156602 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:55:38 GMT http://www.centralasiatimes.com/news/274156602/migration-due-to-caa-will-be-higher-than-during-partition-arvind-kejriwal