N.Korea Ramps Up Nuclear Threat Against U.S.
North Korea on Friday added a fresh nuclear threat to a propaganda campaign apparently aimed at diverting attention from internecine power struggles and consolidating leader Kim Jong-un’s rule. A spokesman for the North’s Foreign Ministry in a statement said the U.S.’ hostility to the North has reached an ‘extremely reckless level’ where it ‘incites an enormously hostile act insulting the dignity’ of the ruling Kim family.
Turkmenistan, Japan to hold talks on economic cooperation
A Turkmen government delegation is travelling to Tokyo to attend the next meeting of the joint venture with Japan's economic cooperation committee which will be held on July 19, an official Turkmen source said on Tuesday.
Why Pakistan's rebels are attacking Chinese projects
There is a perception amongst those fighting the government in Pakistan that the only sure shot way of drawing Islamabad's attention is to attack the Chinese, as the government does not pay much heed to attacks on hapless Pakistani citizens, says Alok Bansal.
Azerbaijan discusses military cooperation with China and Uzbekistan
On 16 July Defence Minister of Azerbaijan, colonel general Safar Abiyev received ambassadors of China Hun Tsui and Uzbekistan Sherzod Fayziyev, News.Az reported.
Armenia, Georgia Hold More Nonproliferation Drills
Armenia and Georgia have held fresh Western-sponsored training exercises aimed at improving their capacity to prevent illegal trafficking of weapons of mass destruction through their territories.
18,000 Warheads Converted to Nuclear Fuel
Well over four hundred tons of uranium have been converted from former Soviet Union nuclear warheads. Called “Megatons to Megawatts,” the program was started by USEC, a global energy company and leading supplier of nuclear fuel.
Azerbaijan, Iraq sign memorandum to start direct flights
Azerbaijan and Iraq signed a memorandum of understanding on the possibility of opening direct flights between the two countries, secretary of the Iraqi embassy in Azerbaijan, Jassim Mohammed Ahmed told Trend.
Tajikistan demanding at least $250 million from Russia for base lease
Tajikistan is demanding no less than $250 million a year from Russia for the lease of a military base on its territory, Kommersant reported on Thursday, citing an unnamed source. Russia and Tajikistan are reportedly having difficulties agreeing on terms for the base's lease, which is due to expire in 2014. Russia currently has 7,000 military personnel stationed at the base.
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