Amid Gaza crisis, US abstains from UN ceasefire vote, signaling diplomatic shift. Israel faces international isolation despite US partnership assurances
Four Tajikistan citizens face custody over Moscow concert hall attack, spotlighting Central Asian extremism's rise amid socioeconomic challenges, risking regional stability.
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Language shapes identities, notably in the Soviet Union where Russian influenced cohesion. Post-Soviet, nations assert linguistic independence, reshaping geopolitical dynamics.