The Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO) of eastern Tajikistan, is a geopolitical treasure tethered to exterior interests, namely the authoritarian central Tajik government in Dushanbe, Chinese economic and military interests, and Russia, which historically frames the Pamirs as a part of its geopolitical backyard.
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Prabowo Subianto wins quick counts Indonesia’s presidential election
Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto has declared victory in the presidential election after unofficial vote counts showed him with a significant lead over his rivals.
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Tropical Cyclone Freddy killed hundreds of people in Malawi
At least 190 people have died after Tropical Cyclone Freddy ripped through southern Malawi. At least 584 have been injured and 37 people have been reported missing in the country. A commissioner for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs agency, Charles Kalemba said that the situation had worsened in southern Malawi. Chilobwe, a township near the southern city of Blantyre, is one of the hardest hit areas. Authorities say over 30 people from the area have died and dozens remain missing as search and rescue efforts continue. In Mozambique, at least 10 people were killed and 13 injured in the Zambezia province.
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More than 100 dead, 150 injured in Iraq’s wedding event
A fire consumed a hall packed with guests in northern Iraq, killing at least 100 people and injuring 150 others. It seemingly caused by fireworks set off to celebrate a Christian wedding.
