Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Strengthen Ties, Call Partnership a “Strategic Tandem”
High-level talks in Tashkent highlight growing economic, political and regional alignment between Central Asia’s крупнейшие economies
Tim James
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SpaceX Files for IPO in Potential Record-Breaking Market Debut
Potential $50 bn listing could reshape global markets and boost investor interest in the space and AI sectors
Angelina Jolie’s Shanghai Appearance Sparks Online Debate and Conspiracy Theories
Actress’s blonde hair transformation and red carpet appearance fuel viral reactions and renewed scrutiny of celebrity image
South Korea Warns of Global Energy Crisis Amid Middle East Tensions
Asian economies turn back to coal amid supply shocks, while accelerating long-term clean energy strategies
AI Data Centers Create ‘Heat Islands,’ Raising Local Temperatures, Study Finds
Cambridge-led study highlights environmental risks of rapid AI infrastructure growth and calls for sustainable solutions
European Football Bodies Question World Cup Allocation and Play-off Fairness Amid Bosnia Celebrations
UEFA officials raise concerns over limited World Cup spots and “unfair” play-off system as expansion to 48 teams sparks debate
Drone Strike Hits Oil Facility in Iraq’s Erbil Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Attack in Iraq’s Kurdistan region comes amid rising Iran-West tensions and threats to key oil infrastructure
Iran Accused of Recruiting Minors for Wartime Roles, Rights Groups Warn
Rights groups warn of potential breaches of humanitarian law as minors reportedly assist in patrols and checkpoints
Russia-Iran Cooperation Raises Concerns as Trump Criticises NATO Allies
Western officials warn of “axis of aggression” as divisions deepen among allies amid escalating conflicts