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In August 2025, it will be four years since the Taliban came to power in Kabul. The initial focus of the Taliban after coming to power was on establishing centralized authority in the country, halting poppy bean cultivation, and attempting to govern the country based on Sharia law. The new government also aims to improve the socio-economic situation in the country, pursue stable and pragmatic policies with neighboring states, and achieve international recognition. 

Against the backdrop of this dangerous crisis, with the international community’s attention focused on the direct participants in the conflict, Gaza, Libya, and Syria, it is appropriate to turn attention to Afghanistan, which, despite its peripheral position relative to the region, is also becoming involved in these processes. Israel and Iran seek to expand their spheres of influence both ideologically and strategically. In this context, South and Central Asia, including Afghanistan, are becoming key zones of geopolitical rivalry, especially for Iran.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he is ready to hold direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul on May 15.

In this insightful interview filmed in Tashkent, Dr. Jordan Peterson delves into the key ideas that can help create a better society. Drawing on centuries-old traditional values, Peterson explains how Western countries achieved economic stability and growth through principles of freedom, long-term commitments, and moral integrity.

In an interview with DW, Stefan Malerius, a representative of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Tbilisi, discussed the protests against the draft law "On Transparency of Foreign Influence," Georgia's prospects for EU membership, and the role of Bidzina Ivanishvili in the current events.

In Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, massive protests against tax increases culminated in the storming of the parliament building. This followed the vote by Kenyan lawmakers in favor of a budget that includes new tax measures.

In an interview with DW, Stefan Malerius, a representative of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Tbilisi, discussed the protests against the draft law "On Transparency of Foreign Influence," Georgia's prospects for EU membership, and the role of Bidzina Ivanishvili in the current events.

At the entrance to the city, the police set up roadblocks to stop the convoy of tractors.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced it at a joint press conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday.