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Nuclear Energy

Nuclear Energy Project in Uzbekistan Enters Construction Phase

Environment

Kazakhstan and France Join Forces to Save Lake Balkhash

Foreign Affairs

China and Central Asia Deepen Ties at Almaty Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

The sixth meeting of foreign ministers in the “Central Asia-China” format was held in Almaty, attended by the foreign ministers of Kazakhstan (Murat Nurtleu), China (Wang Yi), Kyrgyzstan (Jeenbek Kulubaev), Tajikistan (Sirojiddin Muhriddin), Uzbekistan (Bakhtiyor Saidov), and a representative of Turkmenistan. The main topics of discussion included strengthening political dialogue,...

Visa

Visa-Free Deal Under Review After Arrests of Uzbek Citizens in Dubai

Disinformation

Kazakhstan Targets Anonymous Telegram Channels Over Disinformation Concerns

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Culture and Information has launched a vocal campaign against anonymous Telegram channels, accusing them of fueling misinformation and destabilizing public discourse. Minister Aida Balayeva has called for stricter controls and accountability from both platform administrators and users. Breeding Grounds for Misinformation Minister Aida Balayeva described anonymous Telegram...

Ecology

Ecologists Warn Central Asian Dams May Threaten UNESCO Heritage Site

Assassination Attempt

Shadows of Power: Assassination Attempt Exposes Kazakhstan’s Turbulent Past

Nationalism

Leonid Slutsky: Scandals, Nationalism, and the Migrant Blame Game

Sunkar Podcast

Repatriating Islamic State Fighters and Families: Balancing Security and Humanity

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Opinions

Opinion – Tokayev Moves to Reclaim Kazakhstan’s Energy Future

Dr. Robert M. Cutler

Opinion – The Great Convergence: Central Asia and the EU in a New Geopolitical Landscape

Mohammad Suhail & A.X. Ravshanov

Opinion: In Central Asia, the EU Defies Its “Geopolitical Dwarf” Label

Nikola Mikovic

Opinion: What the Loss of RFE/RL Would Mean for Central Asia

Bruce Pannier

Kazakhstan’s Geoeconomic Rise and Why the U.S. Must Act Now – Opinion

Dr. Robert M. Cutler

Afghanistan: Rentier State or Hostage to Foreign Aid?

Aidar Borangaziyev

Opinion: Washington Needs a Stronger Policy for the Middle Corridor

Dr. Robert M. Cutler

Does the European Parliament Judge Central Asia Fairly?

Stephen M. Bland

Kazakhstan Ends Era of Cheap Fuel: Price Controls Set for Abolition

Olzhas Baidildinov

Afghanistan as Part of Central Asia: Expectations, Reality, Challenges, and Threats

Aidar Borangaziyev

Kazakhstan Could Save America’s Energy Future

Dr. Robert M. Cutler

Kazakhstan’s High-Stakes Balancing Act in the Aktau Crash Investigation

Dr. Robert M. Cutler

Business & Economy

Railway

Kazakhstan Boosts Rail Transit of Grain and Coal Through Russia

Kazakhstan has significantly increased the volume of grain and coal transported via rail through Russia, particularly along the eastern route of the North-South transport corridor. According to Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), the country’s national railway operator, container traffic along this corridor rose by 63% in the first quarter of 2025, surpassing 1,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). The North-South corridor links Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Iran, with an annual cargo capacity of 10 million tons. Its eastern route, which passes through Kazakhstan, is emerging as a vital artery for regional trade. Grain and Container Exports on the Rise Between September 2024...

Agriculture

Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan Seek to Increase Agricultural Trade

Justice

Uzbekistan Wins Arbitration Case Against Turkish Textile Company

Banking

Kyrgyz Bank Launches Loan Self-Limitation to Fight Fraud and Boost Cybersecurity

Banking

Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Governor: Navigating the “New Global Map”

Business

UAE Firm Plans to Build Sugar Factory in Kazakhstan

Al Khaleej Sugar, one of the world's leading sugar producers, intends to build a sugar factory near the city of Konaev, in Kazakhstan’s Almaty Region. The initiative was discussed during a meeting between Almaty Region Akim Marat Sultangaziev and the company’s managing director, Sheikh Jamal Al Gurair. Key topics on the agenda included the selection of a suitable land plot, the organization of sugar beet cultivation, access to water for raw material production, and power supply infrastructure for the future facility. A site near Konaev, just 56 kilometers from Almaty, is currently considered the most promising due to its logistical...

Construction

Kyrgyzstan Simplifies Process for Obtaining Construction Licenses

The Kyrgyz Ministry of Construction has streamlined the process of issuing licenses to construction companies, eliminating intermediaries and making it possible to obtain a license directly for a fixed fee and within a short time frame. Minister of Construction Nurdan Oruntaev announced the changes via his official Facebook page. All documents can now be submitted, and construction licenses obtained, through the Ministry of Construction’s official website. According to the ministry, the number of documents required to obtain a construction license has been reduced significantly, from 23 to just 6. However, the cost of obtaining a construction license has increased substantially,...

Oil Market

Kazakhstan Weighs OPEC+ Exit, Raising Fears of Global Oil Price War

Kazakhstan is reportedly considering a reassessment of its participation in the OPEC+ alliance, raising concerns among major global oil market players, according to Reuters. Reuters columnist Ron Bousso Thomson noted that recent statements from Kazakhstan’s new Minister of Energy, Yerlan Akkenzhenov, emphasized prioritizing national interests over adhering to the cartel's production quotas. In an interview with Reuters, Akkenzhenov said, "Kazakhstan will proceed from its own interests in determining production volumes". Such rhetoric may signal Kazakhstan's de facto refusal to comply with OPEC+ quotas and could mark the first step toward a formal withdrawal from the alliance, which is led by...

Mining

Kazakhstan Begins Mineral Exploration in Afghanistan’s Nuristan Province

Kazakhstani geologists have begun prospecting potential mining sites in Afghanistan, starting with the resource-rich Nuristan Province. The initiative reflects Kazakhstan’s broader efforts to expand its mining interests and strengthen economic ties with Afghanistan. In mid-April, a group of geologists and engineers from Kazakhstan traveled to Afghanistan, according to the Ministry of National Economy. During their visit, specialists collected 130 kilograms of ore samples from prospective deposits in Nuristan Province, targeting beryllium, lead, and zinc resources. The samples will now be sent to Kazakhstan for laboratory analysis. Depending on the results, Kazakhstan may move to a more in-depth phase of negotiations...

Local Politics

Water Supply

Money Seized from Corrupt Kazakh Officials to Fund Water Pipelines

In Kazakhstan's Akmola region, water supply systems will be built in the towns of Kosshy and Makinsk using funds seized from corrupt officials. The government of Kazakhstan reported that more than 1 billion KZT (approximately $2 million) from the Special State Fund has been allocated for this purpose. Water Supply for Kosshy and Makinsk A total of 476.7 million KZT (about $925,000) has been allocated to complete the construction of a water supply network in Kosshy. The project envisions full centralization of the town’s water supply. Currently, approximately 50 kilometers of pipeline have already been laid, with the total network...

Disinformation

Kazakhstan Targets Anonymous Telegram Channels Over Disinformation Concerns

Extremism

Tokayev Warns of Rising Extremism and Erosion of Global Norms at Assembly Speech

Nationalism

Ultra-Nationalist Russian Lawmaker Sets Sights on Uzbek Community Leader

Identity

Only Turkmen Names Allowed

Water

Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan Reach Deal to Share Chashma Water Spring

Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have reached an agreement to jointly use the Chashma water spring, located along their shared border. According to Uzbekistan’s government portal, both countries have confirmed the main terms of the agreement, ensuring that Uzbek citizens can access the spring freely. They also agreed not to undertake any actions that would hinder full use of the spring by citizens of either side. The agreement was reached during a meeting held in Tashkent on April 24, led by Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov and Kyrgyz Deputy Prime Minister Kamchybek Tashiev. During the meeting, the delegations also approved a protocol...

Resettlement

Kandas Resettlement Rises as Kazakhstan Boosts Integration Efforts

Since the beginning of 2025, 3,203 ethnic Kazakhs have returned to their historical homeland and officially received received the status of Kandas. In total, since gaining independence in 1991, more than 1.15 million ethnic Kazakhs have resettled in Kazakhstan for permanent residence. The Times of Central Asia examines who today’s Kandas are and how their integration and resettlement are being managed. Geography of Return According to the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, nearly half (48.1%) of all Kandas arriving in Kazakhstan in 2025 have come from China. This is followed by ethnic Kazakhs from Uzbekistan (39.5%), Turkmenistan (5.8%), Mongolia...

Military

Kyrgyz Special Forces Showcase Combat Drone Capabilities in Anti-Terror Exercise

Kyrgyzstan’s elite State Committee for National Security (GKNB) special forces unit, Alpha, demonstrated advanced combat capabilities during the Asman Kozomolu 2025 anti-terrorist exercises, held to enhance operational readiness in modern warfare scenarios. According to the GKNB, the drills featured the use of cutting-edge weaponry, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), first-person view (FPV) drones, and robotic ground systems. The exercises aimed to sharpen the operational skills of personnel in deploying modern combat technologies under conditions simulating real combat. “In conditions close to combat, critical capabilities of modern combat robotics and UAVs were demonstrated, along with the process of manufacturing FPV drones,”...

Ecology

Kyrgyz-Chinese Initiative to Establish Large-Scale Tree Nursery in Bishkek

Chinese partners from the city of Qingdao are working with the Bishkek municipality to establish a major nursery for tree and shrub saplings, aimed at greening the Kyrgyz capital. The initiative is part of a broader environmental restoration effort and represents a significant step toward improving the city’s ecological conditions. Over the weekend, Bishkek Mayor Aibek Junushaliyev visited the site of the future nursery, where more than 12,300 tree saplings and 9,000 shrubs have already been experimentally planted across five hectares. According to city officials, the total area of the nursery is expected to eventually span approximately 100 hectares. Initial...

International Affairs

Nuclear Energy

Nuclear Energy Project in Uzbekistan Enters Construction Phase

Uzbekistan has entered a new phase in its energy strategy as construction begins on the country’s first small-capacity nuclear power plant. The announcement was made during the INNOPROM. Central Asia industrial exhibition, held on April 28 in Tashkent, according to the presidential press service. The event, hosted at the Central Asian Expo Uzbekistan center, spans more than 18,000 square meters and has attracted over 10,000 delegates from Russia, neighboring Central Asian countries, China, India, and other nations. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev toured the exhibition pavilions and emphasized the importance of innovative business ideas and economic cooperation. He noted that the forum...

Foreign Affairs

China and Central Asia Deepen Ties at Almaty Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Foreign Affairs

Lavrov in Uzbekistan: Criticism, Controversy, and Clashing Narratives

Multi-vector Foreign Policy

How Tokayev’s Kazakhstan Bridges Global Powers

Foreign Affairs

Turkmenistan Steps into the Spotlight with Regional Diplomacy and Economic Reforms

International Diplomacy

Breaking Old Ties: Central Asia’s Delicate Dance Between Russia and the West

Central Asian countries are increasingly asserting their independence in foreign policy, distancing themselves from traditional centers of global influence. Recent developments highlight a nuanced balancing act as states in the region navigate growing tensions between Russia and the West. Kyrgyzstan Pushes Back In Kyrgyzstan, the recent arrest of Natalya Sekerina, an employee of the Russian House in Osh, marked a notable assertion of sovereignty. Sekerina was detained under Part 1 of Article 416 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which pertains to the recruitment, financing, and training of mercenaries for armed conflict or attempts to overthrow state authority....

Nationalism

Leonid Slutsky: Scandals, Nationalism, and the Migrant Blame Game

The leader of Russia’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDPR), Leonid Slutsky has long been a figure surrounded by controversy. A hardline nationalist, Slutsky’s career has been marked by allegations of corruption and harassment. Recently, his intensified rhetoric against labor migrants – including proposed restrictions on labor migrants bringing their families into the country, a requirement for foreign workers to learn Russian, and attacks on the former head of the Uzbek National and Cultural Autonomy Council in Moscow - have further spotlighted his controversial political career. “Our people... should not suffer from boors and criminals who consider themselves masters here, gather in...

Railway Development

Uzbekistan and Russia Advance Trans-Afghan Railway Project to Pakistan

Uzbekistan and Russia have taken a significant step toward the practical implementation of the long-envisioned Trans-Afghan railway project, which aims to connect Central Asia to Pakistan via Afghanistan. The transport ministries of both countries, along with Russian Railways and the Uzbek national railway company, Uzbekistan Temir Yollari, have signed documents formalizing the start of the project’s development phase. According to Russia’s Ministry of Transport, the two countries will jointly develop a feasibility study in 2025, assessing freight traffic forecasts and economic viability. Two potential routes have been proposed: Route 1: Mazar-e-Sharif - Herat - Dilaram - Kandahar (Afghanistan) - Chaman...

Pope Francis

Meloni Postpones Central Asia Trip After Pope Dies

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has postponed a visit to Central Asia this week because of the death of Pope Francis. The Italian news agency ANSA said Meloni’s trip to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan was originally scheduled for Friday to Sunday but will be rescheduled. Kazakhstan previously said Meloni would visit the country this coming weekend at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and that Astana would host the first-ever Central Asia–Italy summit on Sunday. Francis died on Monday at age 88 and his funeral will be held on Saturday.

Life & Culture

Higher Education

Korean Universities Expand Cooperation with Kazakhstan

South Korea’s Woosong University is set to open its branch in Turkestan, Kazakhstan, before the start of the new academic year, according to Kazakhstan’s Minister of Science and Higher Education, Sayasat Nurbek. The announcement came during a meeting with South Korea’s Vice Minister of Education, Oh Seok Hwan, on April 28 in Almaty. Construction of the university premises is currently underway. For the initial intake, Woosong University has allocated 110 scholarships, which will supplement academic grants provided by the Kazakh government. Strengthening Educational Ties During the meeting, Minister Nurbek highlighted several ongoing joint educational and scientific projects between Korean and...

Sport

Kyrgyzstan Prepares for First-Ever Ultramarathon Around Lake Issyk-Kul

Cinema

Kazakhstan’s Cinema Sees Record Growth in Attendance and Revenue

Art and Literature

Adventures of the Spirit of Time: Exploring History and Imagination Through Silk Road Legends

Family

Half of Marriages in Kazakhstan End in Divorce; Deputies Propose State Alimony Fund

Education

Unlocking Potential: Education Reform Necessary for Central Asia’s Economic Rise

Central Asian countries have made remarkable progress in providing universal access to education, showcasing their commitment to developing their human capital. According to recent data, the region boasts impressive enrolment rates, with students averaging 12.6 years of primary and secondary education — nearing the maximum limit of 14 years. Even more striking is that approximately 40% of young adults successfully graduate from universities, exceeding the global average of 31%, and private education in the region is also growing competitively, with the number of higher education institutions in particular doubling in the last two to five years, reflecting the region's commitment...

Kyrgyz Art

Altynai Osmo’s New Show in New York: Restoring Female Narratives

In the heart of Tribeca in New York, the Sapar Contemporary Art Gallery has launched a new exhibition, Beneath the Earth and Above the Clouds, which brings Central Asian narratives to the forefront. This dual show – which runs until May 15, 2025 - features Altynai Osmo and Aya Shalkar, two artists who have been devoted to exploring female narratives in the region, and do this through works that are both steeped into tradition, and modern and vibrant at the same time. The Times of Central Asia spoke with Altynai Osmo, a multimedia artist from Kyrgyzstan whose work weaves the...

Vaccination

Meet the Kyrgyz Woman Behind the Vaccine Revolution

COVID-19 exposed numerous challenges humanity has yet to address, with one of them being directly related to tackling potential future pandemics. A key aspect of this is vaccines, which have to be transported in refrigerated units. This allows them to maintain their effectiveness and safety, the so-called "cold chain infrastructure" saving them from becoming unusable. This complex transportation requirement, however, results in millions of people missing out on potentially life-saving vaccines. But does it have to be this complicated? “Motherhood changes people, irreversibly. For me it was not just becoming a parent, but it also influenced the direction of my...

Science

Kazakhstan’s Institute of Nuclear Physics Launches Advances in Nuclear Science and Applications Journal

Kazakhstan’s Institute of Nuclear Physics has officially launched a new international scientific journal, Advances in Nuclear Science and Applications. The presentation of the first issue took place at the Institute’s headquarters and marks a significant step in the country's efforts to promote nuclear research and academic exchange on a global scale. According to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the journal is designed as a high-level international platform that integrates both fundamental and applied research in nuclear science and technology. It aims to foster open knowledge exchange and collaboration across borders. The inaugural issue, published in March 2025, features...

Justice

Visa

Visa-Free Deal Under Review After Arrests of Uzbek Citizens in Dubai

The visa-free arrangement between Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates could be in jeopardy because of the increase in alleged violations by Uzbek citizens in the emirates, according to Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The leadership of the Dubai Criminal Investigation Department told Uzbek diplomats in a meeting that 15 Uzbek nationals had been detained in an incident and an investigation was underway, Akhror Burkhanov, spokesman for the Uzbek ministry, said on Telegram. Several Uzbek media outlets have reported that two groups of Uzbeks clashed in a street brawl this month and that some of them were stabbed. Some reports...

Counterterrorism

Tajikistan Launches Program to Reintegrate Convicted Extremists into Society

Journalists

Tajik Journalist Rukhshona Khakimova Transferred to Prison After Closed Treason Trial

Assassination Attempt

Deputy Akim of Shymkent Shot and Wounded

Low-cost airlines

Uzbek Student Accuses Wizz Air of Discrimination After Being Denied Boarding without Explanation

Assassination Attempt

Shadows of Power: Assassination Attempt Exposes Kazakhstan’s Turbulent Past

The assassination attempt on the deputy akim (head of the local government) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan’s third-largest city with a population exceeding one million, has drawn intense public attention. Shymkent, designated a city of republican significance, rarely sees violence of this nature targeting high-ranking officials. Ruslan Berdenov, the official in question, was wounded by shotgun fire from a smoothbore weapon on the steps of the city administration building, which struck him in the thigh and the shoulder. The attack appears less like a calculated contract killing and more like an act of personal retribution. Despite its entrenched presence in Russian criminal...

UAE

Lawyers Challenge Death Sentences of Uzbeks Convicted of UAE Rabbi Murder

Three Uzbek citizens sentenced to death in the United Arab Emirates are at the center of growing international concern over the fairness of their trial and the potential political influences behind the case. On March 30, the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal handed down death sentences to Olimboy Tohirovich (29), Mahmudjon Abdurahim (29), and Azizbek Komilovich (34), after convicting them of the murder of Zvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan dual national whose body was discovered in the Emirati city of Al Ain in November 2024. A fourth individual received a life sentence for aiding the accused. UAE authorities have linked...

Oil and Gas

Opinion – Tokayev Moves to Reclaim Kazakhstan’s Energy Future

In January 2025, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed the government to seek revisions to the nation’s production-sharing agreements (PSAs). The first known result of that directive has now surfaced, with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) publishing a report regarding a confidential interim ruling in an arbitration case. According to this information, Kazakhstan is pursuing a $160 billion claim against the North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC), the consortium managing the Kashagan oil field. The ruling states that after royalty payments, NCOC receives 98% of remaining revenue from Kashagan’s output. The document concerns a narrower environmental dispute, but the 98%...

Murder Trial

Open Wounds: Why a Murder Trial in Talgar Has Gripped Kazakhstan

In recent years, Kazakhstan has begun broadcasting high-profile criminal trials online in a move toward greater transparency in the justice system. The trial of former Minister Kuandyk Bishimbayev, sentenced to 24 years for brutally beating his wife Saltanat Nukenova to death, marked the beginning of this new judicial openness. Now, another trial has captured the public imagination: the case of the killing of teenager Sherzat Bolat in a street fight involving adult men. The tragic events in Talgar, a small town near Almaty, have resonated across the country, exposing what many see as a long-standing culture of impunity and complacency...

Environment

UN Adopts Uzbekistan’s Initiative on Global Forest Restoration

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution put forward by Uzbekistan to declare 2027-2036 as the Decade for Afforestation and Reforestation. The announcement was made in a statement by Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Titled “The Decade of Action for Sustainable Forest Management, Afforestation, and Reforestation”, the resolution was passed during a session in New York and garnered the support of over 80 co-sponsoring nations. Among them were all Central Asian countries, as well as Azerbaijan, Russia, Brazil, Austria, Germany, Finland, Portugal, India, Iran, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain. According to the Foreign Ministry, the...

Water

Water Level in Lake Balkhash Steadily Rising

Water Conservation

EDB Chief Economist Outlines Central Asia’s Water Challenges and Proposes Solutions

Rogun Dam

World Bank to Investigate Regional Risks of Rogun Dam Project

Environment

Caspian Sturgeon Population Declines 90% Amid Ecological Crisis

Environment

Kazakhstan and France Join Forces to Save Lake Balkhash

Work has begun in Almaty on the development of a master plan to preserve Lake Balkhash, one of Central Asia’s largest bodies of water. Experts from Kazakhstan and France will collaborate on the project, according to the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Master Plan for the Balkhash Ecosystem A two-day seminar has been launched in Almaty, during which a roadmap for the action plan was presented. The document includes an analysis of the water resources in the Ile-Balkhash basin, a study of groundwater reserves, the creation of a digital platform to monitor water levels,...

Ecology

Ecologists Warn Central Asian Dams May Threaten UNESCO Heritage Site

A coalition of international environmentalists is sounding the alarm over the impact of large-scale dam construction in Central Asia, warning that it could cause irreversible harm to the Western Tien Shan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site jointly shared by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. Dam Projects Multiply Across Region According to a recent report by the coalition Rivers Without Boundaries, dozens of new hydropower projects are either in development or under construction across the region. The group says this wave of dam-building poses a significant threat to the unique ecosystems and biodiversity of the Western Tien Shan, which was inscribed on...

Art and Culture

Kyrgyzstan’s UN Mission Opens Environmental Art Exhibition in New York

In honor of International Mother Earth Day, the Permanent Mission of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United Nations has opened an art exhibition in New York, highlighting the planet’s environmental challenges. The exhibition features works by young Kyrgyz artists that explore the intricate relationship between climate change, human development, and the natural world. Through a mix of paintings and installations, the artists aim to emphasize the environmental threats affecting global stability. [caption id="attachment_31162" align="aligncenter" width="900"] @mfa.gov.kg[/caption] Speaking at the opening, Aida Kasymalieva, Kyrgyzstan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, underscored the urgent need for intergenerational dialogue and collective responsibility in tackling...

Ecology

South Korea Backs Forest Restoration in Kazakhstan’s Fire-Ravaged Abay Region

Kazakhstan and South Korea have launched a joint initiative to restore forests in the Abay region of eastern Kazakhstan, which was severely affected by large-scale wildfires. On April 22, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources signed a memorandum of understanding with the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) and South Korea’s KT&G Corporation to implement the project. Scheduled to run through December 31, 2027, with potential for extension, the initiative is part of KT&G’s Green Globe program and focuses on three key components: Reforestation: Pine saplings will be planted in burned areas, with participation from local communities and KT&G staff...

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Kazakhstan Boosts Rail Transit of Grain and Coal Through Russia

UAE Firm Plans to Build Sugar Factory in Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan Simplifies Process for Obtaining Construction Licenses

Kazakhstan Weighs OPEC+ Exit, Raising Fears of Global Oil Price War

Kazakhstan Begins Mineral Exploration in Afghanistan’s Nuristan Province

Local Politics

Local Politics

Money Seized from Corrupt Kazakh Officials to Fund Water Pipelines

Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan Reach Deal to Share Chashma Water Spring

Kandas Resettlement Rises as Kazakhstan Boosts Integration Efforts

Kyrgyz Special Forces Showcase Combat Drone Capabilities in Anti-Terror Exercise

Kyrgyz-Chinese Initiative to Establish Large-Scale Tree Nursery in Bishkek

International Affairs

International Affairs

Nuclear Energy Project in Uzbekistan Enters Construction Phase

Breaking Old Ties: Central Asia’s Delicate Dance Between Russia and the West

Leonid Slutsky: Scandals, Nationalism, and the Migrant Blame Game

Uzbekistan and Russia Advance Trans-Afghan Railway Project to Pakistan

Meloni Postpones Central Asia Trip After Pope Dies

Life & Culture

Life & Culture

Korean Universities Expand Cooperation with Kazakhstan

Unlocking Potential: Education Reform Necessary for Central Asia’s Economic Rise

Altynai Osmo’s New Show in New York: Restoring Female Narratives

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Kazakhstan’s Institute of Nuclear Physics Launches Advances in Nuclear Science and Applications Journal

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Visa-Free Deal Under Review After Arrests of Uzbek Citizens in Dubai