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The former head of Kyrgyzstan’s National Bank is the latest to be detained in the expanding – and politically charged – Kyrgyzneftegaz probe. Melis Turgunbaev, who became head of the National Bank in June 2024, resigned on March 18. [1]

A nephew of Kyrgyzstan’s recently dismissed security chief Kamchybek Tashiev was reportedly detained in connection with a corruption case involving state-owned Kyrgyzneftegaz. [2]

NIIGATA, Japan -- Along the Sea of Japan a couple of hours northwest of Tokyo by shinkansen train lies Niigata prefecture. There in the city of Myoko stands Mount Myoko, where a domestic skiing boom once fueled tourism to the area. [3]

In a 3-day memorial, Sundar Nursery to mark Ustad Zakir Hussain’s 75th birth anniversary A section of these photographs from her ‘Ustad Museum’, which was recently set up at Mumbai’s National Centre for Performing Arts, comes to the Capital as part o... [4]

Imran Khalid is a Karachi-based geostrategic analyst and freelance writer. OpinionThe art of survival: Iran's uneasy dance with the US Khamenei's quiet approval of back-channel talks gives Pezeshkian a lifeline Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kh... [5]

NISEKO, Japan -- Once a little-known ski resort way off the beaten path in western Hokkaido, Niseko has blossomed into a favorite destination for well-heeled domestic and foreign travelers. [6]

NIIGATA, Japan -- Niigata Beer stands out among the brewers and distillers of Niigata Prefecture in northern Japan. It chose to brew specialty beers, and later whisky, in a region famous for sake. [8]

PATTAYA, Thailand – There’s nothing quite as beautiful as celebrating a birthday and few know how to do it better than Anselma and Gerrit Niehaus. [9]

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[1] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-26 · 50% match

More Questioned, Arrested, in Expanding Kyrgyzneftgas Probe

The former head of Kyrgyzstan’s National Bank is the latest to be detained in the expanding – and politically charged – Kyrgyzneftegaz probe. Melis Turgunbaev, who became head of the National Bank in June 2024, resigned on March 18.

[2] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-19 · 40% match

Corruption Allegations at Kyrgyzneftgas Put Tashiev’s Network in the Crosshairs

A nephew of Kyrgyzstan’s recently dismissed security chief Kamchybek Tashiev was reportedly detained in connection with a corruption case involving state-owned Kyrgyzneftegaz.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-22 · 31% match

Foreign-led development draws Japan firms to Niigata ski resort Myoko

NIIGATA, Japan -- Along the Sea of Japan a couple of hours northwest of Tokyo by shinkansen train lies Niigata prefecture. There in the city of Myoko stands Mount Myoko, where a domestic skiing boom once fueled tourism to the area.

[4] MM indianexpress.com · 2026-03-26 · 30% match

In a 3-day memorial, Sundar Nursery to mark Ustad Zakir Hussain’s 75th birth anniversary

In a 3-day memorial, Sundar Nursery to mark Ustad Zakir Hussain’s 75th birth anniversary A section of these photographs from her ‘Ustad Museum’, which was recently set up at Mumbai’s National Centre for Performing Arts, comes to the Capital as part o

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-05-22 · 31% match

The art of survival: Iran's uneasy dance with the US

Imran Khalid is a Karachi-based geostrategic analyst and freelance writer. OpinionThe art of survival: Iran's uneasy dance with the US Khamenei's quiet approval of back-channel talks gives Pezeshkian a lifeline Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kh

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-03-20 · 34% match

Niseko and the art of change

NISEKO, Japan -- Once a little-known ski resort way off the beaten path in western Hokkaido, Niseko has blossomed into a favorite destination for well-heeled domestic and foreign travelers.

[7] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2013-12-03 · 32% match

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[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-11-30 · 32% match

Japanese craft beer maker to set up shop in Russia's Far East

NIIGATA, Japan -- Niigata Beer stands out among the brewers and distillers of Niigata Prefecture in northern Japan. It chose to brew specialty beers, and later whisky, in a region famous for sake.

[9] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-02-19 · 31% match

Gerrit Niehaus celebrates 85th birthday in grand style

PATTAYA, Thailand – There’s nothing quite as beautiful as celebrating a birthday and few know how to do it better than Anselma and Gerrit Niehaus.

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