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Russia begins construction of Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant

Kazakhstan has officially launched preparatory work for its first nuclear power plant, with Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom overseeing the initial phase. The Central Asian nation, the world's leading uranium producer, aims to tackle chronic power shortages despite its energy-rich status. According......

Cambodia and Thailand reach ceasefire to end deadly border conflict

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, marking a critical step toward resolving a violent border conflict that has escalated in recent weeks. The ceasefire, announced at peace negotiations in Malaysia on Monday, will take effect at midnight local time. Malaysian......

Europe remains Morocco’s leading trade partner despite slight decline

Morocco's trade exchanges with global markets recorded a notable increase of 6.3% in 2024, yet Europe retained its position as the country's dominant trade partner, despite a modest decline in its overall share. New data from Morocco’s Exchange Office reveals that European partners accounted......

Europe remains Morocco’s top trade partner despite slight decline

Europe continued to dominate Morocco’s foreign trade in 2024, accounting for 62% of total trade volume, down slightly from 63.2% in 2023, according to the latest annual report by the Moroccan Office of Exchange. European countries provided 56.4% of Morocco’s imports and received 71.4% of......

ASEAN secretary general explores new horizons of cooperation with Morocco

The Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Kao Kim Hourn, is currently on an official visit to Morocco from June 24 to 26, accompanied by a high-level delegation. This visit, which takes place at the invitation of Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign......

China strengthens ties with Central Asia at Astana summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the second China-Central Asia summit held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from June 16 to 18, aiming to deepen cooperation and bolster strategic ties with the region. The summit brought together the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan......

India launches missile strikes in Pakistan-controlled territory, escalating tensions

India has intensified its military actions by firing missiles into several locations within Pakistani-controlled territory, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 26 individuals, including a child. This event, described by Pakistan's leadership as an act of war, marks a significant escalation......

Trump's funding cuts to US-funded media spark China's criticism

President Donald Trump recently signed an order halting funding for several US government-backed media outlets, including Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia (RFA), and Radio Free Europe. This decision comes as part of broader budget cuts targeting federal spending. Radio Free Asia, initially created......

Trump administration freezes US-funded media operations

The Trump administration took a drastic step on Saturday by putting journalists at Voice of America (VOA) and other U.S.-funded media outlets on leave, halting operations that have been vital in countering Russian and Chinese information campaigns for decades. Employees at VOA, Radio Free Asia, and Radio......