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Business Line
Uzbekistan’s digital push takes on bureaucracy
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Public administration in Uzbekistan is moving away from manual procedures, embracing technology to deliver state services that are faster, clearer and easier to use, improving access for both citizens and businesses.
North Korea
North Korea makes progress on its first nuclear-powered submarine
A nuclear-powered submarine was one item on a wish list of sophisticated weaponry that Kim Jong-un announced during a political conference in 2021. Other arms included solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missiles, hypersonic weapons, spy satellites and multi-warhead missiles.
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Azerbaijan
Survivors seek justice year after Azerbaijan Airlines crash killed 38
Survivors and relatives are seeking justice as the first anniversary approaches of the Azerbaijan Airlines crash that killed 38 people after a Russian air defence missile struck next to it mid-flight, causing critical damage.
Cult
Doha Celebrates Franca Sozzani and Regional Fashion Talent
In partnership with Media City
Doha hosted the first Franca Fund Gala, honouring Franca Sozzani and raising over $4M for preventive genomics. Paired with M7’s Threads of Impact exhibition featuring 100 regional designers, the event spotlighted Qatar’s rise as a cultural and creative hub.
Culture news
UNESCO adds Central Asian traditions to global heritage list
Central Asian cultural traditions have received international recognition as the ancient bowed instrument Kobyz and the traditional nomadic Yurt shared across Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have been added to UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
