Trump nominates Sergio Gor to be next US ambassador to India

Kyrgyzstan enacts media law despite rights concerns

Kyrgyzstan enacts media law despite rights concerns
Trump eyes bringing Azerbaijan, Central Asian nations into Abraham Accords, sources say

Trump eyes bringing Azerbaijan, Central Asian nations into Abraham Accords, sources say
Kyrgyzstan bans online porn in crackdown on internet freedoms
Kyrgyzstan bans online porn in crackdown on internet freedoms
Kazakhstan bans face coverings in public places

Kazakhstan bans face coverings in public places
Kyrgyz parliament backs new state controls on media outlets

Kyrgyz parliament backs new state controls on media outlets
What Uzbekistan’s new decarbonisation project means for its climate future

What Uzbekistan’s new decarbonisation project means for its climate future
China, Central Asian countries agree better connectivity by land, flights

China, Central Asian countries agree better connectivity by land, flights
China's Xi signs treaty to elevate ties with Central Asia

China's Xi signs treaty to elevate ties with Central Asia
China's Xi meets Kazakh leader Tokayev, widen cooperation, Xinhua says

China's Xi meets Kazakh leader Tokayev, widen cooperation, Xinhua says
Kazakhstan Roundup: 40% surge in ecotourism, $10b industrial projects, new renewable energy projects

Kazakhstan Roundup: 40% surge in ecotourism, $10b industrial projects, new renewable energy projects
US deports 131 Central Asian migrants to Uzbekistan
US deports 131 Central Asian migrants to Uzbekistan
Kyrgyzstan detains Russian government agency worker accused of recruiting fighters for Ukraine war
Kyrgyzstan detains Russian government agency worker accused of recruiting fighters for Ukraine war
Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan, EMSC says
Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan, EMSC says
Hijab bans in Muslim-majority nations trigger global dialogue on secularism and religious freedom

Hijab bans in Muslim-majority nations trigger global dialogue on secularism and religious freedom
Uzbekistan Roundup: US funding cuts on HIV programmes, top military power ranking, bilateral ties with Qatar

Uzbekistan Roundup: US funding cuts on HIV programmes, top military power ranking, bilateral ties with Qatar
European measles cases doubled in 2024 after vaccinaton levels fell post-COVID

European measles cases doubled in 2024 after vaccinaton levels fell post-COVID
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign deal to end long-running border dispute

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign deal to end long-running border dispute
Analysis-BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides

Analysis-BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
Four Islamic State-affiliated militants killed in Dagestan, Russia says
Four Islamic State-affiliated militants killed in Dagestan, Russia says
Russia wants migrants from new countries to help plug labour shortage, Interfax reports

Russia wants migrants from new countries to help plug labour shortage, Interfax reports
New EU sanctions target airlines operating domestic flights in Russia

New EU sanctions target airlines operating domestic flights in Russia
Azerbaijan closes Russian media outlet's office, denies reporter for US broadcaster right to work
Azerbaijan closes Russian media outlet's office, denies reporter for US broadcaster right to work
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan settle border dispute that sparked deadly clashes
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan settle border dispute that sparked deadly clashes
Armenian PM calls for referendum on new constitution

Armenian PM calls for referendum on new constitution
Kazakhstan to contact Ukraine over drone attack on Caspian pipeline, official says
Kazakhstan to contact Ukraine over drone attack on Caspian pipeline, official says
Russia says drone attack cut oil via Kazakhstan Caspian pipeline by up to 40%
Russia says drone attack cut oil via Kazakhstan Caspian pipeline by up to 40%
Drone strike hits Chevron, Exxon oil exports via Russia
Drone strike hits Chevron, Exxon oil exports via Russia
Azerbaijani plane that crashed in December was hit by Russian Pantsir-S missile, government source says

Azerbaijani plane that crashed in December was hit by Russian Pantsir-S missile, government source says
Flight data from Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash sent to Kazakhstan officials

Flight data from Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash sent to Kazakhstan officials
Plane flight records of Kazakhstan crash headed to Brazil

Plane flight records of Kazakhstan crash headed to Brazil
Azerbaijan's president says plane that crashed was shot at from Russia

Azerbaijan's president says plane that crashed was shot at from Russia
Flydubai suspends flights to two southern Russian airports, carrier says

Flydubai suspends flights to two southern Russian airports, carrier says
Russia says Azerbaijan Airlines flight which crashed diverted amid fog and Ukrainian drone alert

Russia says Azerbaijan Airlines flight which crashed diverted amid fog and Ukrainian drone alert
Azerbaijan Airlines says plane crash caused by 'external interference'

Azerbaijan Airlines says plane crash caused by 'external interference'
Azerbaijan Airlines flight to Russia turns back to Baku after airspace closure, TASS says

Azerbaijan Airlines flight to Russia turns back to Baku after airspace closure, TASS says
Azerbaijan airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan: Expert points to missile strike - Video

Azerbaijan airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan: Expert points to missile strike - Video
China's Xi sends condolences over Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash

China's Xi sends condolences over Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash
Kazakhstan's senate chief: cause of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash unknown for now

Kazakhstan's senate chief: cause of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash unknown for now
Putin says Russia would use all weapons at its disposal if Ukraine got nuclear weapons

Putin says Russia would use all weapons at its disposal if Ukraine got nuclear weapons
Factbox-COP29 climate talks enter final stretch: What happens next?

Factbox-COP29 climate talks enter final stretch: What happens next?
Japan marks modern-day adventurer's final stop on 46,000 km trek across Asia

Japan marks modern-day adventurer's final stop on 46,000 km trek across Asia
Kyrgyzstan makes arrests over suspected coup attempt ahead of local elections
Kyrgyzstan makes arrests over suspected coup attempt ahead of local elections
Frenchman and German arrested at Russian space site in Kazakhstan
Frenchman and German arrested at Russian space site in Kazakhstan
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned