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Georgian prime minister laments lack of communication in open letter to Trump
Irakli Kobakhidze appeals for resumption of US-Georgia Strategic Partnership, writes of “striking alignment of values and ideology” between Tbilisi and Washington.
Russian tycoon Usmanov wins lawsuit against Luxembourg media giant
A German court has banned Mediahuis Luxembourg S.A., the most important media holding in Luxembourg, from referring to Uzbek-born Russian metals and media tycoon Alisher Usmanov as the owner of the luxury superyacht Dilbar.
EBRD cuts 2025 growth forecasts citing tariffs and global uncertainty
Development bank lowers forecasts for Emerging Europe, Central Asia and North Africa as slowdowns in Germany and China take their toll.
Azerbaijani journalists arrested in deepening crackdown on independent media
Journalists Ulviyya Ali and Ahmad Mammadli are two more independent voices targeted by the Azerbaijani authorities.
Turkmen leader touts trade and investment during French trip
Offering confirmation that Ashgabat is ready to do business with Western firms.
US MEGOBARI Act met with mix of resentment and jubilation in Tbilisi
The MEGOBARI Act mandates sanctions against senior officials from the Georgian Dream government and pledges support for the Georgian people’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
First commercial flight arrives in Georgia’s separatist Abkhazia region after 33 years
Tbilisi protested over resumption of "illegal" direct flights from Moscow to Sokhumi.
Aid ship to Gaza hit by drone strikes near Malta in international waters
A ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza as part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition's mission to break Israel's blockade has reportedly been hit by drone strikes in international waters near Malta.
Gold mine no cash cow for Kyrgyz government
Revenue sags as gold price soars.
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Kyrgyz PM gets polite brush off by US business executives
But he secures IMF and World Bank development agreements.
Iran and Azerbaijan sign key MOUs during presidential visit
President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Baku on April 28, during which Iran and Azerbaijan signed seven memoranda of understanding (MOUs) covering sectors such as political consultation, transportation, cultural exchange, health, media, and investment.
Sanctioned tycoon Usmanov wins another legal victory against German daily
Russian-Uzbek businessman Alisher Usmanov has won another legal victory in his campaign to clear his name after German newspaper Münchner Merkur was ordered to retract a series of articles that formed the basis for investigations and sanctions.
Kazakhstan will put national interests over OPEC+ oil limits, says energy minister
Comments spark fears of price wars and even of a potential de facto exit from the coalition by the Central Asian country.
Georgian government lashes out at EU after warnings of visa-free regime freeze
The EU has toyed with the idea of suspending visa-free travel privileges for Georgians in light of Georgian Dream's increasing authoritarianism and pivot away from European values.
Tajikistan: Big purge at Interior Ministry
Personnel moves seen as part of effort to ensure dynastic transfer of power.
Uzbekistan: Reform drive will soon face critical hump – expert
Russian gas dependency poses significant obstacle.
Turkmenistan to introduce simplified procedures for obtaining visas
New rules seen as part of wider opening to trade opportunities.
Azerbaijani politician enters third week of hunger strike, over 10kg lost as health deteriorates
Tofiq Yagublu started the hunger strike in response to what he called a politically motivated and unjust court ruling that sentenced him to nine years in prison on fraud and document forgery charges.
Russia removes Taliban from terrorist list, acknowledging it as legitimate leadership of Afghanistan
Russia has formally removed the Taliban from its list of designated terrorist organisations, officially recognising it as the legitimate government of Afghanistan on April 17.
Azerbaijan and China expand economic ties ahead of presidential visit
China has solidified its position as Azerbaijan’s largest trading partner in the South Caucasus.