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Central Asia

More than 108,000 evacuated as floods hit Kazakhstan

Temporary shelters currently accommodate 6,586 individuals, including 3,197 children

US, Japan and South Korea activate real-time tracking of North Korean missiles

The United States, Japan, and South Korea have activated a trilateral real-time tracking system to detect and assess North Korea's missile launches.

UAE’s AD Ports partners with Kazakhstan Railways and KazMunayGas to boost connectivity and maritime capabilities in Central Asia

UAE's AD Ports Group is partnering with Kazakhstan Railways and KazMunayGas for projects aimed at transforming Central Asia's connectivity and industrialization.

IAEA says 13 new countries ready to harness Nuclear Power

The IAEA anticipates about 13 countries are set to initiate nuclear power production soon, potentially doubling the global number of nuclear reactors.

French President Macron visits Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to strengthen ties and secure uranium supply

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Kazakhstan as part of a two-day tour of Central Asia, marking a significant diplomatic move to strengthen partnership with Kazakhstan and secure uranium supply. The French leader met Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the...

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev secures third term with promises of reforms and economic growth

Running against three relatively unknown candidates, Mirziyoyev secured an impressive 87% of the vote in recent election, as reported by Uzbekistan's Central Election Commission.

Pakistan and Azerbaijan agree to bolster trade, energy and defense cooperation

Pakistan and Azerbaijan have pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various areas, including energy, trade, and aviation, during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev in Baku.

Azerbaijan signs deal with Leonardo to buy C-27J Spartan airlifter

Azerbaijan has signed a deal with Italian defense and aerospace company Leonardo to procure the C-27J Spartan airlifter.

Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan sign energy cooperation deal

The deal was signed by Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and his Azerbaijani counterpart Parviz Shahbazov during a meeting in Riyadh.

Azerbaijan Airlines orders eight Boeing 787 Dreamliners to grow long-haul fleet

Azerbaijan Airlines ranks among the most prominent carriers in Central Asia Azerbaijan Airlines has placed an order for eight Boeing 787 Dreamliners to support its long-haul fleet expansion plans. The introduction of these highly efficient jets will allow the national flag...

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Tornado kills at least 5, causes widespread destruction in China’s industrial hub Guangzhou

The tornado's intensity was initially classified as level three, as reported by Xinhua news agency.