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EIB commits major investment to boost sustainable development in Central Asia

(MENAFN) On Friday, the European Investment Bank (EIB) formalized four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) during the inaugural EU-Central Asia Summit, committing €365 million (around $400 million) to enhance transportation, water management, and...

OSCE and the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel (‘CT Travel’) Programme provide expert support to Turkmenistan with establishing an Advance Passenger Information (API) system

8 July 2025, Ashgabat – Officials from the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan held a two-day online consultation with experts from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel...

United States Secures Extradition of More Than a Dozen Fugitives from 10 Countries

Extensive coordination and cooperation efforts between the U.S. Department of Justice and law enforcement authorities in Colombia, the Dominican Republic, France, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mexico, Spain, and the United...

Uzbekistan State Registered Token Backed by Government Bonds

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The national payment system HUMO has announced the launch of a project for issuing its own token backed by Uzbekistan’s government bonds. The new token is issued by HUMO Digital, a subsidiary...

Chinese President Holds High-Level Talks with Central Asian Leaders

(MENAFN) Media reported that Chinese President Xi Jinping held a series of high-level talks with Central Asian leaders on Tuesday during his visit to Astana, Kazakhstan, where the 2nd Central Asia-China Summit is currently underway. During the...

Media reports more African nations facing US visa prohibition

(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to broaden its controversial visa restrictions to include citizens from 36 more countries—25 of which are in Africa—according to an internal State Department memo cited by The Washington Post over...

Russian FM warns of NATO military budget increase can end NATO

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned on Monday that the decision by NATO countries to significantly increase their military budgets could have “catastrophic” consequences and potentially cause the alliance to collapse. His...

Xi Strengthens Ties with Central Asia

(MENAFN) Chinese leader Xi Jinping convened with leaders from Central Asia on Tuesday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, where the second Central Asia-China Summit is currently underway. During his visit, Xi held separate discussions with key...

Lavrov Compares Modern Ukraine to Nazi Germany

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has drawn a striking comparison between contemporary Ukraine and Nazi Germany, alleging that both regimes targeted individuals based on their ethnic identity. His remarks referenced the 2014 tragedy...

NewGen Subsidiary Secures Strategic UAE Land and Begins Exploration of Potential Real World Asset Tokenization Initiative

BANGKOK, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewGenIvf Group Limited (NASDAQ: NIVF) (“NewGen” or the “Company”), a comprehensive fertility services provider in Asia helping couples and individuals obtain access to fertility treatments, today...

Russia, Cuba plan on starting logistics hub in Gulf of Mexico

(MENAFN) Russia and Cuba are collaborating to create a joint logistics hub at Cuba’s largest deep-water port, aiming to enhance trade ties between Moscow and Latin America, RIA Novosti reported Monday. The plan was confirmed during the recent St....

II International Film Festival ‘Eurasia-KinoFest’ in Sochi declares winners

(MENAFN) The second edition of the International Film Festival of Eurasian countries, known as Eurasia-KinoFest, has wrapped up in Sochi, Russia. The event brought together participants from 26 countries and spanned over a week, showcasing films...

Russian FM equates Ukrainian nationalists with Nazi Germany

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has drawn a parallel between the Nazis of World War II Germany and certain groups in Ukraine, accusing both of committing killings based on ethnic identity. He referred specifically to the 2014...

Global Times: China-Central Asia Summit vital for the formation of a new Eurasian interaction model, says Tajik ex-official

Beijing, China, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The second China-Central Asia Summit is being held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. How will this summit build on the achievements and mission of the first summit, which was held two years ago...

China, Central news agencies to enhance media partnership

(MENAFN) The China-Central Asia News Agency Forum took place on Sunday in Astana, Kazakhstan, focusing on enhancing media partnerships and reaching a shared agreement. Organized as a follow-up to the recently held second China-Central Asia Summit,...

OSCE-supported Green Economic Forum 2024 facilitates green growth in Central Asia

Bishkek, 23 October 2024 – Over 500 participants from Central Asia gathered at the Green Economic Forum 2024 to set priorities for advancing sustainable development across the region. The event brought together government officials, international...

Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition

(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...

Central Asian nations enhance their explosive ordnance disposal capabilities through Belgium exchange visit

Experts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan recently concluded a valuable exchange visit to Belgium focused on enhancing their Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) capabilities. The visit, which took place from 10 to...

CGTN: China, Central Asian countries sign landmark treaty, vow to boost cooperation

CGTN published an article on the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, emphasizing the significance of China and the five Central Asian nations signing the Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, and highlighting...

2nd International Film Festival for Eurasian countries wraps up in Sochi, Russia

(MENAFN) The 2nd International Film Festival for Eurasian countries, Eurasia-KinoFest, recently wrapped up in Sochi, Russia. The event spanned over a week and welcomed participants from 26 nations, showcasing films across three categories:...