Regions

Drought in Central Asia becoming a chronic threat, IWMI expert warns

The temperature in the region is rising faster than the global average.

Emomali Rahmon congratulates Tajikistanis on Eid al-Adha and calls for thrift

The President reminded that Idi Qurbon is not a wedding but a religious ceremony that should take place without ostentatious luxury.

Central Asia “buying” Trump’s attention: region finds a new approach to U.S. administration

The current U.S. administration is the easiest one so far for Central Asia to work with. Business interests can be used to attract Washington’s...

Kazakhstan to limit beef exports until end of 2025 — what it means for Tajikistan

Kazakhstan is set to introduce export quotas on beef until the end of 2025, raising questions about the potential impact on meat markets in...

Russia faces chronic labor shortage, says Eurasian Development Bank

The labor shortage in Russia has reached a chronic level, fueled by a shrinking workforce, population aging, and declining birth rates, according to a...

Kyrgyzstan increases penalties for domestic violence under new law

Kyrgyz media reports say President Sadyr Japarov has signed a new law significantly toughening penalties for domestic violence, according to local media reports. The law,...

Trump and Putin plan peace talks in Budapest to end Russia–Ukraine War

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest to negotiate an end to the ongoing war in...

Uzbekistan hosts inaugural Fergana Peace Forum to foster regional unity

The First Fergana Peace Forum convened on October 15–16 in the city of Fergana, Uzbekistan, under the theme “Fergana Valley: Uniting Efforts for Peace...

Putin approves Russia’s new migration policy for 2026–2030: what’s changing?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially approved the State Migration Policy Concept of the Russian Federation for 2026–2030, replacing the previous framework that was...

Gaza ceasefire deal signed by mediators after hostages freed

US President Donald Trump has signed a Gaza ceasefire document, alongside key mediators Egypt, Qatar and Turkiye. The ceremony in Egypt followed the release...

Approximately 770,000 foreign nationals in Russia face deportation, says State Duma speaker

As of September 1, approximately 770,000 foreign nationals in Russia are subject to deportation under a new immigration policy, according to Russian State Duma...

HAMAS releases hostages

The militant group Hamas has started releasing hostages to the International Committee for Red Cross (ICRC), marking the first tangible step in a high-stakes...
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