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China-Central Asia Summit: Shaping the future of cooperation

The first-ever China-Central Asia Summit is being held on May 18 and 19 in Xi’an, a Chinese city known for its ancient Silk Road trade route. At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, all five heads of state of Central Asia will take part in the summit. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told reporters on May 8 that the "first major diplomatic event that China hosts this year" will be a milestone, ushering in a "new era of cooperation," and an "important political document" will be signed at the summit that will "draw a new blueprint for China-Central Asia relations."

Air transport industry turns to digitalization as baggage mishandling rates virtually double amid growing passenger volumes

Airlines and airports are facing a surge in baggage mishandling rates amidst the growing number of passengers, with the number of mishandled bags almost doubling from 2021 to 2022 to 7.6 bags per thousand passengers, according to SITA’s 2023 Baggage IT Insights report released.

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A delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan held a number of bilateral meetings in London

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A Chinese company is studying the prospects for organizing the production of equipment for solar energy systems in Uzbekistan

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Uzbekistan opens a Consulate General in Osh

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The V Central Asian Conference on Climate Change completed its work in Dushanbe

On 16-17 May 2023, Dushanbe hosted the "Central Asian Conference on Climate Change" (CACCC-2023), which was attended by delegations from Central Asian countries in order to agree on further steps for the implementation of the Paris Agreement.

Amnesty International: The number of executions in 2022 was the highest in five years

The number of executions recorded worldwide in 2022 was the highest in the past five years, the international human rights organization Amnesty International reports. According to the organization, the main reason is that several states in the Middle East have begun to use capital punishment more often.

Turkiye prepares for second round of presidential elections

Turkiye is preparing to hold a second round of presidential elections on 28 May, as none of the candidates managed to overcome the 50 percent barrier in the first round of voting held on Sunday.

Turkish Airlines to buy 200 wide-body and 400 narrow-body aircrafts in June

As part of a recently adopted strategy to expand the fleet to more than 800 aircraft by 2033, Turkish Airlines plans to announce a huge order for the purchase of 600 aircrafts in June. It is reported by Business Aviation Portal.

Three boxers from Uzbekistan become world champions

Three boxers of the Uzbekistan national team became world champions, defeating their rivals in Tashkent.

British King Charles III crowned in London

The coronation of British King Charles III took place today in London. The broadcast was conducted on the official YouTube channel of the Royal family of Great Britain. Celebrations on the occasion of the coronation will last all weekend and Monday, which is declared a public holiday throughout the country.

WHO chief announces removal of pandemic status for COVID-19

The World Health Organization is canceling the pandemic status for COVID-19, WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus said.

Ukraine attempted a drone strike against the residence of the Russian President

Last night, on 3 May, the Kiev regime attempted a drone strike against the residence of the President of the Russian Federation at the Kremlin, the press service of the Russian Presiden stated.

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