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Sri Lanka Achieves Record Air Passenger Movements in January
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Sri Lanka Achieves Record Air Passenger Movements in January

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Sri Lanka's Airport Aviation Services (Private) Limited (AASL) reported a record-breaking milestone in January with over 1 million passenger...

Feb 17, 2026 06:55 PM 2 min read 1 source
EWU Center Positive
President Lula to Discuss Global Governance Reform During India Visit
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President Lula to Discuss Global Governance Reform During India Visit

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to visit India starting Wednesday, the 18th. During this visit, leaders will engage in...

Feb 17, 2026 05:48 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Maguindanao mayor's nephew killed in ambush, two others injured
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Maguindanao mayor's nephew killed in ambush, two others injured

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A vehicle was ambushed in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines, resulting in the death of Datu Morsid, also known as 'Gara.' The...

Feb 17, 2026 05:35 PM 2 min read 1 source
VEU Center Negative
Uzbekistan announces February 19 as the first day of Ramadan, differing from Saudi Arabia's announcement
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Uzbekistan announces February 19 as the first day of Ramadan, differing from Saudi Arabia's announcement

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The Muslim Board of Uzbekistan has declared February 19 as the first day of Ramadan, while Saudi Arabia announced February 18. This discrepancy...

Feb 17, 2026 05:09 PM 2 min read 2 sources
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Tarawih Prayer Times Announced for Uzbekistan Mosques
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Tarawih Prayer Times Announced for Uzbekistan Mosques

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On February 18, the Tarawih prayer will commence in mosques across Uzbekistan after the evening prayer. The Muslim Board of Uzbekistan has...

Feb 17, 2026 05:04 PM 2 min read 1 source
VEU Center Positive
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Baku and Belgrade Forge Strategic Partnership to Shape Regional Dynamics
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Baku and Belgrade Forge Strategic Partnership to Shape Regional Dynamics

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The recent strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Serbia is set to redefine the geopolitical landscape of the Balkans and the South...

Feb 17, 2026 02:31 PM 2 min read
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Tajikistan Enhances Regional Energy Integration with World Bank Support
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Tajikistan Enhances Regional Energy Integration with World Bank Support

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Tajikistan is advancing its regional energy integration efforts with assistance from the World Bank. This initiative aims to improve the country's...

Feb 17, 2026 01:05 PM 1 min read
XLE Center Positive
Kazakhstan and Tajikistan Rail Freight Turnover Increases by 15.1% in 2025
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Kazakhstan and Tajikistan Rail Freight Turnover Increases by 15.1% in 2025

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In 2025, rail freight turnover between Kazakhstan and Tajikistan saw a significant increase of 15.1 percent year-on-year. This surge was primarily...

Feb 17, 2026 01:04 PM 1 min read
EEM Center Positive
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Azerbaijan and Iran to Enhance Natural Gas Trade in 2025
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Azerbaijan and Iran to Enhance Natural Gas Trade in 2025

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Azerbaijan has announced a significant increase in natural gas trade with Iran for the year 2025. The volume of natural gas exported from...

Feb 17, 2026 01:02 PM 1 min read
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