The leaders of Germany, France and Britain have backed the 2015 Iran nuclear pact, defying an order from Donald Trump…
Central Asia
Russian troops on Turkmen-Afghan border: claim
Russian troops have allegedly been stationed in Turkmenistan along the Afghan border in the southern part of Turkmenistan’s eastern Lebap…
Russia calls on India to join trade bloc
Ahead of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s visit to India this month, Moscow is pushing for India to join the…
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…
11 Nov 2019
Confusion surrounds Tajikistan terror attack
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