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Russian pivot to the Global South includes unscrupulous army recruiting practices
After launching its February 2022 invasion of Ukraine and being sanctioned by the West, Russia has doubled down on its overtures to countries of the Global South.
1,200 Pakistani students at Kyrgyzstan International University leave country after mob violence shock
Investigation into mass disorder and incitement of ethnic and racial hatred launched. But officials under fire for pointing finger at "illegal migrants".
Pakistan repatriates 180 citizens after mob violence in Bishkek leaves 29 injured
Kyrgyz government issues apology following claims authorities were slow to respond to situation and protect international students.
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Only seven countries meet WHO air pollution guideline
IQAir’s 6th Annual World Air Quality Report reveals “troubling details” of the world's most polluted countries, territories and regions in 2023.
COMMENT: Falling EM inflation enters a second phase, but rate cuts will progress slowly in 2024
Inflation rates are coming down across the Emerging Markets and are now entering a second phase, Capital Economics said in a note on November 28. Central Banks are getting ready to cut interest rates but rate cuts will come slowly.