U.S. envoy says Iran working to destabilize Yemen
Iran is working with southern secessionists in Yemen to expand its influence and destabilize the strategic region around the Straits of Hormuz, the U.S. envoy to Yemen was quoted as saying, Reuters reported.
India and Pakistan increases military activity in Kashmir
Tension continued to simmer and prevail along the Line of Control (LoC) between India and Pakistan. The military activity has been increased mainly in Kashmir and Jammu, APA reports citing RIA Novosti.
Turkmenistan plans sell-offs, but not in oil and gas
Reclusive Turkmenistan will launch a privatisation of state-held assets in its tightly regulated economy in coming months but looks set to keep control of the vital oil and gas industry, officials said on Saturday
Japan sets defense budget rise amid islands dispute with China
Japan is planning to increase its defense budget this year for the first time in 11 years, the Defense Ministry's revised budget request showed on Friday, amid a bitter territorial dispute with China.
Kazakhstan interested in further cooperation with Russia at Baikonur Cosmodrome
Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry has published a commentary on future cooperation with Russia at the Baikonur Cosmodrome on Thursday.
Tajikistan ratifies WTO accession agreement
The lower house of Tajikistan’s parliament ratified an agreement on the country’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Wednesday, January 9 concluding Dushanbe's drive to join the trade body, RIA Novosti reported.
Kyrgyzstan's economy depends on situation in Russia, Kazakhstan and China
Kyrgyzstan's economy depends on the situation in Russia, Kazakhstan and China, the Kyrgyz National Bank's report on 'Stability of the financial sector of the Kyrgyz Republic', published on its website said, KyrTAG reported today.
Iran puts forward preconditions for nuclear talks
Iran today has put forward some preconditions for the future talks regarding country's nuclear program, Mehr agency reported.
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