Kazakhstan concludes first Kurultai election with turnout at 74.19%
Kazakhstan has concluded its first election to the new unicameral Kurultai, with turnout reaching 74.19 per cent, as vote counting begins following...
The second day of the international conference on Islamophobia has started in Baku, focusing on unveiling biases and combating discrimination.
The international conference titled “Islamophobia in Focus: Unveiling Bias, Shattering Stigmas” resumed its second day in Baku, organized by the Baku International Multiculturalism Center and the Center for the Analysis of International Relations. The event marks the third anniversary of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia and gathers experts, academics, and officials to analyze the global, historical, and political causes of Islamophobia.
For two years, these centers, along with the G20 Interfaith Forum, have held conferences aimed at addressing and reducing anti-Muslim discrimination worldwide. Discussions cover a wide array of topics, including the importance of intersectional perspectives, historical and current trends of Islamophobia, international cooperation, and the vital role of multilateral organizations. The conference highlights religious diversity and interfaith respect as key elements in fighting intolerance.
Iran on Saturday denounced U.S. plans to announce new sanctions that could put further strain on the Islamic Republic's economy and have an impact on its most important trading partners including China.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected calls for a wartime election, arguing that holding a vote while Russia's full-scale invasion continues would divide the country and undermine national unity.
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Kazakhstan has concluded its first election to the new unicameral Kurultai, with turnout reaching 74.19 per cent, as vote counting begins following a major overhaul of the country’s parliamentary system.
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have elevated bilateral ties with a Treaty on Eternal Friendship signed by Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent on 23 August. The leaders also agreed to expand trade, investment, transport, and regional cooperation.
Syria has called for international action after an Israeli drone strike hit a civilian vehicle near Damascus, warning that continued Israeli attacks could deepen instability and put civilians at greater risk.
Pakistan says it has added 12 sites to its UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, taking the total from 25 to 37 and widening the country's roster of potential future nominations.
Uzbekistan and Georgia have launched an electronic permit system for international road freight, replacing paper documents in a move aimed at speeding up cross-border transport and cutting bureaucracy.
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