Ahead of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s visit to India this month, Moscow is pushing for India to join the…
Central Asia
Kazakhstan to breed Aberdeen Angus herds
Herds of Scotland’s famous Aberdeen Angus bulls could soon be grazing in Kazakhstan. Aberdeen’s Lord Provost Barney Crockett has agreed…
Uzbekistan called to end systematic torture
Uzbekistan has been called on to carry out the United Nations Committee Against Torture’s recommendations to end the “widespread, routine…
Turkmenistan stages first opera after 19-year ban
Turkmenistan has staged its first foreign opera after nearly 19 years after operatic performances were banned as “incompatible with Turkmen…
Uzbekistan caught in tug of war with US and Russia
Uzbekistan possible accession to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has sparked a minor dispute between the US and Russia. US…
Asian investors are eyeing Siberian development
Russia’s Central Bank has slashed interest rates from 7 percent to 6.5 percent in response to subdued domestic economic growth…
Confusion surrounds Tajikistan terror attack
At least 17 people died last week after suspected Islamic State militants attacked a checkpoint on the Tajik border with…
23 Oct 2019
EU legal bid to block slave-tainted Uzbek cotton
3 Oct 2019
Ex-French president Sarkozy faces corruption trials
3 Sep 2019
Uzbekistan revives old security force
21 Aug 2019
Ex-Uzbek dictator’s daughter faces fresh charges
15 Aug 2019
Ex-Kyrgyzstan president charged with murder
13 Aug 2019
Uzbek ‘torture’ jail closes
9 Aug 2019
Kyrgyzstan ex-president arrested after bloody standoff
14 Jun 2019
Release jailed Uzbek ex-envoy: HRW
11 Jun 2019