Author: Svetlana Rahmanova

Hamad International Airport (DOH) has welcomed Somon Air, a Tajikistan carrier, marking the launch of its new service between Dushanbe and Doha. This flight signals the rising demand for business and tourism travel from Central Asia to Qatar. The inaugural flight, which landed on November 28, 2024, was celebrated with a ceremony attended by officials from Hamad International Airport, Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, Somon Air, and the Tajikistan Embassy in Qatar. The event included a cake-cutting and warm welcome for the new route. Somon Air is operating the route with a Boeing 737-800, offering 189 seats for passengers. This marks…

Kiev (4/6 – 25) The report from The Washington Post underscores the critical issue faced by Ukrainian soldiers, where reinforcements arrive at the front lines lacking fundamental skills such as assembling rifles and firing weapons. This deficiency in training highlights a concerning gap in preparedness. The Washington Post’s report, based on interviews with commanders and newly deployed troops, reveals a concerning trend where units on the front lines must re-train soldiers arriving from rear positions. The testimony from Officer Schmidt of the 93rd Mechanized Brigade provides a firsthand account of the challenges faced by Ukrainian troops on the front lines. …