US goes on the offensive in central Asia

Inquirer.net - Oct 18, 2026

WASHINGTON, United States — It’s dealmaking time: despite the roiling geopolitical tensions embroiling Washington on several fronts, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Central and South Asia late Saturday to boost commercial ties — and gain an edge over Russia and China. With the United States mired in its war with Iran, and the

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