Central Asian countries simplify international road transport and transfer exchange of IDB to electronic format

By Alimat Aliyeva Transport Ministers from Central Asian countries and China have agreed to simplify international road transport procedures by transitioning the exchange of international permit forms (IDBs) to an electronic format — a move that marks a …

Still haunted by the Vietnam War, a Central Texas Navy veteran is among the most recent guests of Honor Flight Austin

Among the military veterans who participate in Honor Flight Austin's visits to Washington, D.C., some still struggle with war experiences from long ago. WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — Just over 60 years ago, Central Texan Bob Freeze enlisted in the United …

Bally’s Colombo triumphs at Asia Gaming Awards 2025

From left: DGM Thushara Kulathunga, DGM Kamal Jayarathne, CEO Tony Macmillan, and CHRO Rahul Attanayake In a ground-breaking achievement for Sri Lanka, Bally’s Colombo was awarded the Best Gaming Property of the Year at the 2025 Asia Gaming Awards in …

Trans rights reach all-time low in Asia & Europe for first time in 13 years

For the first time in its 13-year history, Transgender Europe’s (TGEU) annual map tracking trans rights in Europe and Central Asia showed a regression of rights across both continents. The map is similar to one recently released by the International …

Asia-Pacific dominates global summer travel trends in Mastercard report

Asia-Pacific claims eight of the top 15 summer travel destinations, with Japan leading and travelers prioritizing wellness, culture, and experiences. SINGAPORE – Asia-Pacific is home to eight of the world’s top 15 trending summer travel destinations, …

Energy in Central Asia: still largely “red”

Termez to host first dialogue on Central and South Asia connectivity

President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov during a meeting with Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of Afghanistan, on the sidelines of the 16th Kazan International Economic Forum under the theme “Russia and the Islamic …

News from Peru, Loma Linda University, the East-Central Africa Division, and the Northern-Asia Pacific Division

15 May 2025 | News from Peru Pilots in Peru use their aviation skills to bring humanitarian aid and education to remote parts of the Peruvian territories. They shuttle medical supplies, transport ailing patients, and share Bible sessions, with resources …

Bini included in Forbes ’30 under 30 Asia’ list

Bini, an eight-member Filipino girl pop group, has been included in Forbes’ “30 Under 30 Asia” list for 2025. Bini, short for ‘binibini’, which means young woman in Tagalog, was formed by ABS-CBN and draws inspiration from the global popularity of South …

UK Defense Minister Visits Uzbekistan On First Central Asia Trip

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 14 . Lord Vernon Coaker, the UK Minister of State for Defense, has arrived in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Trend reports. “Delighted to welcome Minister Coaker to Tashkent! His first visit to Central Asia and …