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The Latest Breaking News from Central Asia

After deadly attack, Russia’s Central Asian workers report rising racism

Migrants say they are being collectively punished as Tajik nationals are suspected of last month’s concert hall attack.

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‘Maximally pragmatic’: How Central Asia navigates Russia’s war on Ukraine

Most leaders tread a careful line to avoid conflict as Moscow tries to uphold its relevance in a vast neighbourhood.

Al Jazeera

Congressman Meeks expresses concerns over border security negotations and escalating tensions in Central Asia

In this interview, Democratic Congressman Gregory Meeks discusses the progress and challenges in negotiations on border security and funding for Ukraine, I...

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Iran terror blast highlights success – and growing risk – of ISIS-K regional strategy

Since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, the terror group Islamic State Khorasan Province, or ISIS-K, has sought to internationalize its operational and recruitment campaign. Utilizing a sweeping propaganda campaign to appeal to audiences across South and Central Asia, the group has tried to position itself as the dominant…

The Conversation

Shrinking Caspian Sea Worries Secretive Turkmenistan

On the Caspian Sea coast in Turkmenistan -- one of the world's most secretive states -- Batyr Yusupov can no longer ferry his passengers between two ports.

International Business Times

Turkey, Iran put rivalries aside as Gaza conflict provides common ground

Iran's Foreign Minister visited the Turkish capital this week amid growing regional rivalry as Ankara seeks to expand its influence from the Caucasus to Central Asia. But the conflict in the Middle East is, for now, providing some common ground.

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron visits Uzbekistan to expand EU footprint in Central Asia

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Uzbekistan on Thursday after a trip to Kazakhstan – part of a two-day tour to boost France's footprint in Central Asia, secure raw materials and counter China's growing influence in the region.

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Macron is shopping for uranium in Kazakhstan after the loss of Niger

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in uranium-rich Kazakhstan on Wednesday on the first leg of a trip to Central Asia, a region long regarded as Russia's backyard that has drawn fresh Western attention since the war in Ukraine began. His main aim: securing raw materials and possibly a lucrative contract…

Radio France Internationale

Is Russia recruiting Muslim migrants to fight its war in Ukraine?

Moscow appears to be flouting its own laws to boost its forces, targeting foreign workers from Central Asia.

Al Jazeera

French President Emmanuel Macron begins charm offensive in energy-rich Central Asia

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Central Asia on Wednesday, aiming to boost France's profile in a region where Russia, China, Turkey and Europe are all jostling for influence.

Radio France Internationale

In Kazakhstan, NSA Doval says a ‘particular country’ is hurdle in India-Central Asia connectivity

Ajit Doval addressed the second meeting of the NSAs of India and Central Asian countries in Kazakhstan

The Hindu

New EBRD report shows contrasting fates of former Eastern bloc economies

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), founded to help build up market economies in the wake of the fall of the Soviet Union, has issued a new growth forecast for the region. It predicts that Ukraine will see its GDP increase by 3 percent in 2024. Speaking to…

France 24

Snow leopards and citizen science: Seeking the grey ghost in Kyrgyzstan

Tracking evidence of this most elusive of big cats in the untouched mountains of Central Asia is a perspective-altering volunteerism trip, finds Clodagh Kinsella

The Independent UK

Fifteen years after the war in Georgia, the dilemmas of the European Union in the South Caucasus

Fifteen years ago this month, while all eyes were set on Beijing for the opening of the 29th Olympic Games of the modern era, war broke out between Russia and Georgia over South Ossetia. Officially part of Georgia since the country gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, it…

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Hungary's Orbán to host Turkish, Serbian and other leaders alongside world track championships

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will hold bilateral meetings in the coming days with the leaders of Turkey, Serbia, Qatar and a host of Central Asian nations, a sign of the European country’s continuing drift toward the Eastern sphere of influence

Bangkok Post

Uzbekistan president set to cement rule as voting ends

TASHKENT - Uzbekistan held a presidential election on Sunday that looked set to hand incumbent Shavkat Mirziyoyev a third term as head of the gas-rich Central Asian state.

Bangkok Post

Turkmenistan vows to end smoking within two years

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan: Turkmenistan's authoritarian leader launched an "unprecedented" anti-smoking crusade on Thursday, ordering the Central Asia country to rid itself completely of tobacco within two years.

The Hindu

IndiGo to start flights to six destinations in Africa, Central Asia

Once these routes are operational, IndiGo will be connecting a total of 32 international destinations compared to 26 currently.

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Central Asian foreign policy multi-vectorism pays off

A multi-vectored foreign policy as far as the Central Asian nations are concerned should be viewed as the only optimum solution for a lasting peace in the region

The Conversation

How China is increasing its influence in central Asia as part of global plans to offer an alternative to the west

As G7 leaders were preparing for their recent summit in Japan, China’s president Xi Jinping hosted his central Asian counterparts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

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What is going on with China's Belt and Road Initiative?

While the leaders of the G7 met in Japan, Chinese President Xi Jinping used a China-Central Asia Summit to push further economic and trade ties along the old Silk Road under the banner of his signature policy — the Belt and Road Initiative. So how is the project tracking and…

Al Jazeera

China’s Xi presents development plans for Central Asia

Xi Jinping meets leaders of five Central Asian nations at a summit in China, calls for trade and energy development.

The Independent UK

China's Xi meets Central Asian leaders, calls for trade, energy development

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has promised to build more railway and other trade links with Central Asia and proposed jointly developing oil and gas sources at a meeting with the region’s leaders that highlighted Beijing’s growing influence

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China Holds Central Asia Summit; Ex-US Official Urges Pragmatism

Earlier this year, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to the capitals of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to promote investment and urge political reforms.

Al Jazeera

China’s Xi hosts Central Asia summit as Russian influence wanes

The leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are in Xian for a two-day meeting.

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