One of the world’s most isolated countries, this former Soviet state is showing signs it’s ready for more tourists By Joe Yogerst Updated 10 hr ago A statue of historical figure Oguz Han stands …
Image: TCA, Aleksandr Potolitsyn Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Turkey on an official visit late on Monday, where he held talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The two leaders went on to co-chair the fifth …
Kazakhstan Faces Turbulence as External Pressures Mount Kazakhstan, Central Asia’s largest economy, is facing a convergence of pressures, from currency depreciation and geopolitical turmoil to volatile oil markets and contentious fiscal reforms, that are testing its economic resilience. …
By Nick Paton Walsh, Masoud Popalzai and Sarah El-Sirgany, CNN More than half a million Afghans have been expelled from Iran in the 16 days since the conflict with Israel ended, according to the United Nations, …
Newly appointed Taliban envoy to Moscow Gul Hassan hands his credence letters to the Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko in Moscow. (AFP) Russian Foreign Ministry says Moscow saw good prospects to develop …
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is seen with world leaders during the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) meeting, Stepanakert (Khankendi), Azerbaijan, July 4, 2025. (IHA Photo) 17th summit of Economic Cooperation Organization in Azerbaijan Summit, themed …
The United States House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at prohibiting the Islamic Emirate from accessing US aid. Representative Tim Burchett urged the US Senate to also pass the bill and send …
Beijing focuses on development as it avoids challenging Moscow as Central Asia’s dominant power and security guarantor, analysts say China and Central Asian leaders cap summit with friendship pact and aid pledge Xi Jinping …
by ROJOEF MANUEL Azerbaijan has increased its order of JF-17 Thunder multi-role jets from Pakistan, expanding the purchase from 16 to 40 aircraft. The announcement builds on a 2024 contract worth $1.6 billion …
By Fred He and Hassan Tayir, CNN 3 minute read Published 1:56 AM EDT, Fri June 6, 2025 A 0-0 draw against the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi secured Uzbekistan’s ticket to the World Cup next …