His competence is overrated but his rectitude offers a reprieve for Britain’s despoiled democracy As a British Asian of the same generation, intense feelings overwhelm me when I see Rishi Sunak cross the door into 10 Downing Street. All that envy and bitterness will pass, though. The...
Two terms that were new to me were in the weekend news. Each is a window into our cultural soul. The first is “sleep tourism,” which is trending since sleep deprivation is such a problem for so many Americans. For example, hotels in New York City and London now feature rooms with sleep...
Moscow’s regional influence wanes on opposition to Ukraine invasion in central Asia and the Caucasus As Russians fearing conscription fled to the country’s borders, Kazakh president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed more than 200,000 of them, sympathising with their “hopeless” plight. “We...
Kazakhstani athletes were rewarded with certificates for medals at the World Boxing Championships in Istanbul. Kenes Rakishev personally gave out prizes, certificates and congratulated the sportswomen. The silver medalist of the tournament was Alua Balkibekova, and Zhaina Shekerbekova...
Tens of thousands have fled Russia after mobilisation, with many taking unorthodox routes Two Russians made headlines around the world last week when they crossed the Bering Strait by boat, landing on a remote Alaska island to avoid conscription to fight in Ukraine. Their...
