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eonline.comfinance2 days ago
Azerbaijan Signs Trade and Transport Deals with Central Asian States
Azerbaijan reached agreements with Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan to expand cargo transport and energy links across the Caspian Sea. Trade between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan rose 43 percent in the first quarter of 2026. Plans include a joint fleet and logistics hub aimed…
helsinkitimes.fifinance6 days ago
Ukrainian Drone Strike Disables Russian Refinery Supplying Central Asia
A Ukrainian drone attack disabled the Omsk refinery this week, cutting fuel exports to Central Asian countries that rely on Russian gasoline and diesel. Governments in the region are arranging emergency imports while facing higher prices.
business9 days ago
Ukrainian Drone Strike Halts Operations at Russia's Omsk Refinery
A Ukrainian drone attack damaged key units at Gazprom Neft's Omsk refinery, forcing a halt in operations at the 440,000-barrel-per-day facility. The plant is Russia's largest gasoline producer. Fuel shortages have spread to Central Asian countries that depend on Russian supplies.
rferl.orgfinance16 days ago
Fuel Prices Rise in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan After Russian Refinery Disruptions
Disruptions at Russian refineries have reduced fuel supplies to Central Asia, pushing prices higher in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Governments are seeking imports from Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, China, and Iran.
en.globes.co.ilworld16 days ago
UN Agency Says Transport Infrastructure Must Adapt to Climate Risks
The United Nations regional economic commission warned Tuesday that roads, railways, ports and airports across Europe, North America and central Asia face rising damage from flooding, heat and permafrost thaw. Officials said early upgrades could cut long-term costs by half.
api.foxsports.comsports19 days agoUpdated
DR Congo Opens Group Stage Against Uzbekistan at 2026 World Cup
DR Congo and Uzbekistan played their opening match in the 2026 World Cup group stage at 7:30 p.m. EDT on June 27. Uzbekistan qualified as the first Central Asian nation to reach the finals.
azernews.azfinance22 days ago
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan Sign Trade and Transport Agreements
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan signed multiple agreements on June 22 covering trade, customs, transport, energy, agriculture, banking, and labor migration. The pacts aim to expand cargo flows along the Middle Corridor trade route between Central Asia and Europe.
al-monitor.comworld24 days ago
Turkmenistan Reduces Visa Rejections for Tourists
Tour agencies report fewer visa denials for visitors to Turkmenistan. The Central Asian country has maintained strict entry rules since 1991 but appears to be easing access for some travelers.
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Bloombergfinance24 days ago
Alem Capital Management backs regional venture capital fund for Central Asian startups
Alem Capital Management has committed capital to a venture fund supporting technology companies in Central Asia and the Caucasus. The fund targets early-stage firms in the region.
riotimesonline.comsports29 days ago
Uzbekistan to Make First World Cup Appearance in 2026
Uzbekistan will compete in the World Cup for the first time, marking a milestone for the Central Asian nation and its players.
rferl.orgfinance36 days ago
U.S. and Central Asian Officials to Meet in Astana on Critical Minerals Investment
The Astana Mining & Metallurgy Congress will seek to turn November 2025 C5+1 framework agreements into investment decisions. The U.S. delegation includes heads of the Export-Import Bank and the U.S. Development Finance Corp.
pakistantoday.com.pkfinance41 days ago
Central Asian States Push Trade Links With Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan Despite Western Sanctions and EU Opposition
Regional leaders meeting in Tashkent on June 4 agreed Afghanistan is key to trade connectivity. Uzbekistan has signed roughly $5 billion in deals with Afghan entities since late 2025.
Euronewsbusiness42 days ago
Hong Kong delegation visits Kazakhstan to expand trade ties
A Hong Kong delegation met Kazakh officials to discuss cooperation in finance, logistics, green energy and technology. Trade between China and Central Asia rose 12 percent year on year.
Nbc Newsworld43 days ago
Fire at Delhi Hotel Kills at Least 21, Including 17 Foreign Nationals
A fire broke out at the Flourish Inn Stay hotel in southern Delhi on Wednesday morning, killing at least 21 people. Police said 17 of the dead were foreign nationals from African and central Asian countries.
Euronewsbusiness44 days ago
Baku Energy Week 2026 Opens as Azerbaijan’s President Declares World Cannot Live Without Fossil Fuels
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev opened the event on Monday, stating the world cannot live without fossil fuels while urging investment in renewables. European and Central Asian officials discussed gas supply and renewable expansion.
japantimes.co.jppolitics45 days ago
Central Asia Metals to Acquire Cygnus Metals for A$232 Million in All-Scrip Deal
Central Asia Metals PLC agreed to buy Cygnus Metals Limited through an Australian scheme of arrangement. The transaction values Cygnus at A$232 million and adds the Chibougamau copper-gold project in Québec to CAML's portfolio.
South China Morning Postfinance50 days ago
Central Asia Discusses Chinese Aid for Water Infrastructure Following Iran Conflict
The US-Israel war on Iran has damaged desalination plants and disrupted supply chains. Landlocked Central Asian states that rely on glacier-fed rivers now face renewed water shortages and may seek Chinese investment to upgrade aging systems.
citizen.co.zapolitics57 days ago
Kenya President Visits Kazakhstan to Strengthen Trade and Diplomatic Ties
President William Ruto described his state visit to Kazakhstan as deliberate and intentional. The trip marks the first official visit by a Kenyan president to the Central Asian country and focuses on expanding economic and diplomatic cooperation.
Euronewsworld58 days ago
Central Asian Countries Discuss Labour Migration With European Officials
Officials from European and Central Asian countries met in Tashkent to discuss labour shortages and legal migration systems. The forum addressed demographic pressures in Europe and training programmes in Central Asia.
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New Memoir Details Polish Jews' Survival Through Soviet Exile During Holocaust
Journalist Daniela Gerson's book "The Wanderers" examines how nearly 300,000 Polish Jews survived the Holocaust by fleeing east to the Soviet Union in 1939. The blend of memoir, history and journalism follows her family's decade-long journey through labor camps, Central Asia and…
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Euronewspolitics62 days ago
Uzbekistan Rises 43 Places in World Bank Women, Business and the Law Index
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev highlighted the country's progress at a regional forum in Bukhara focused on investment in women and education. Less than 5% of women worldwide live in countries with full legal equality, according to the World Bank. UN officials stressed the link bet…
Al Jazeeraworld63 days ago
Nepal Denies US Drone Test Permit at Mount Everest Base Camp
Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs refused a drone flight permit to a US team testing the Alta X Gen 2 drone at Everest Base Camp on May 1. The team, led by President Donald Trump’s special envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor, had planned to demonstrate the drone's ability…
rferl.orgfinance71 days ago
Central Asia Serves as Conduit for Russian Sanctions Evasion
A Washington-based watchdog group released a report documenting how Central Asian states facilitate Russia's efforts to bypass Western sanctions. The Russia’s Sanction Evasion Research 2025-2026 report states that the region acts as a back door route for imports into Russia, incl…
thehindu.comworld79 days ago
US Waiver Expires on India's Chabahar Port Project in Iran
The US waiver allowing India to develop Iran's Chabahar Port expired on April 26, 2026, with no indication of renewal. The port serves as a key route for India to access Afghanistan and Central Asia, bypassing Pakistan. Indian officials are discussing the matter with Iran and the…
Euronewsbusiness82 days ago
Central Asian Countries Plan Joint 2,000 MW Hydropower Plant
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan are preparing to launch a joint hydropower plant with a capacity of nearly 2,000 MW. The project includes the Kambarata HPP-1 facility at 1,880 MW, which is described as strategically important. Other regional energy developments involve ren…
ecns.cnfinance83 days ago
Report Recommends Shift to Wind, Solar, and Nuclear Energy in Central Asia
A report from the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy suggests Central Asia needs less reliance on hydropower and more wind, solar, and nuclear energy to address an electricity deficit. This change aims to support economic growth and trade goals in the region. The report…
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Central Asia Emerges as Key Area in Global Energy Competition
Central Asia is becoming a focal point for competition over oil and gas resources. This development occurs while international attention remains on the Strait of Hormuz. The competition involves efforts to influence energy supplies that could affect global markets for years.