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Uzbekistan downgrading its nuclear cooperation with Russia
Rosatom appears on outs with Tashkent.
Putin clashes with Armenian PM over Yerevan’s EU ambitions
Disagreement highlights tensions between Russia and its traditional ally as Armenia seeks closer ties with the EU while maintaining extensive economic links with Moscow.
11 EU members push to curb foreign policy vetoes as bloc weighs wider reform
Reform discussion ongoing amid questions over whether the EU's institutions are equipped for another round of enlargement.
Usmanov’s lawyers urge EU to review sanctions, citing thousands of media corrections
The lawyers of sanctioned tycoon Alisher Usmanov sent a letter seen by IntelliNews to the EC leadership calling on sanctions to be lifted after thousands of media reports that were used as the basis for imposing the sanctions have been deleted.
Iran's Araghchi says Shanghai bloc must adopt unified stance on 'US aggression'
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said SCO member states should adopt unified positions on regional developments, as Tehran sought to draw the bloc into its grievances over recent conflict at the Bishkek summit.
Uzbek critical minerals scholar arrested and charged with espionage in Kazakhstan, says report
Iqboljon Karabaev may face claim he passed information to Uzbekistan’s consulate in Astana.
Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders agree to advance peace process at Bishkek meeting
The two sides have taken steps to translate last year's diplomatic breakthrough into economic cooperation.
Tashkent and Beijing are expanding political dialogue across key institutional areas
Tashkent and Beijing are expanding political dialogue across key institutional areas As part of her visit to Beijing, Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, met senior Chinese officials.
Opposition politician says Georgia "no longer part" of EU enlargement agenda
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos recently outlined the bloc's enlargement plans without mentioning Georgia.
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Former Taliban commander admits destroying Bamiyan Buddhas
A former Taliban commander and provincial governor has admitted taking a direct part in the destruction of the Bamiyan Buddha statues, saying he has no regrets.
Armenia detains former president Kocharyan on corruption charges
Armenian prosecutors charged Robert Kocharyan with corruption-related offences.
Kazakhstan’s ruling party clinches easy parliamentary election win as expected
Outcome will consolidate power of president of seven years Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
8mn Afghan migrants have returned as Taliban attempts to woo investors
Taliban officials say 8mn Afghan migrants have returned from Iran and Pakistan in five years, as daily deportations of 2,000 to 3,000 people continue.
Rosatom is building 28 reactors abroad and negotiating 50 more
Rosatom is building 28 nuclear power units in nine countries and has signed agreements for 17 more, its chief executive told President Vladimir Putin.
Kazakhstan’s Freedom Holding receives first foreign brokerage house license in Turkey since 1992
Freedom Holding operates through more than 200 offices in over 20 countries across North America, Europe and Asia.
Tajikistan needs a further $5.8bn to complete Rogun dam, S&P says
Rating agency estimates Tajik authorities have secured agreements with international financial institutions and bilateral lenders to cover around 50% of the remaining costs.
Baku summons Russian ambassador as rift deepens again
Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General's Office placed three Russian citizens on an international wanted list for inciting terrorism, deepening strains between the two countries.
Origin of recent Central Asian blackout pinpointed
Outage highlights shortcomings in regional grid.
Armenia orders its banks to block payments that dodge Russia sanctions
Armenian banks must now identify and freeze payments designed to slip past Western sanctions on Russia, under central bank rules that took effect on August 12.
Afghanistan FM Muttaqi urges US to reopen Kabul embassy
Five years after the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has called on Washington to reopen its embassy in Kabul and deepen diplomatic and economic engagement with the country.