Kazakhstan and Russia launch construction of the country’s first nuclear power plant
On Friday August 8, Kazakhstan and Russia officially began the construction of Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant (NPP). The ceremony, attended by Alexey Likhachev,...
New EU-Tajikistan partnership deal marks turning point in bilateral relations
The European Union and Tajikistan have taken a significant step toward deepening bilateral cooperation by initialing the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) on...
China reintroduces COVID-era measures amid Chikungunya virus outbreak
Chinese authorities have reinstated strict public health measures in several provinces and cities following a sudden outbreak of the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus. The resurgence...
Extreme heat forces closure of government offices and banks in Iran
Iranian authorities have ordered the closure of government offices and banks in Tehran and 15 provinces on Wednesday, August 6, due to an ongoing...
Afghans lead foreign business visits to Uzbekistan in 2025
Afghan citizens topped the list of foreign business travelers to Uzbekistan during the first half of 2025, according to the country’s National Statistics Agency.
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