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Pakistan says 54 militants killed after coordinated attacks in Balochistan
Pakistan's security forces have killed 54 militants during operations launched after a series of coordinated attacks in Balochistan over the past four days, while 42 civilians and security personnel also lost their lives in the violence.
Kazakhstan's Constitutional Court clears way for president to seek another term
Kazakhstan's Constitutional Court ruled on July 7 that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev would be eligible to run for another presidential term under the country's newly adopted constitution.
Iraqi Airways launches direct Basra–Baku route
Iraqi Airways has launched a direct Basra–Baku route, starting 8 July with one weekly flight, giving travellers in Basra and Iraq's southern provinces a direct connection to Azerbaijan for the first time.
EU offers Armenia tariff relief and fresh aid
Ursula von der Leyen shows support after PM Nikol Pashinyan’s re-election, as Yerevan seeks to reduce dependence on Russia.
BP hands operatorship of Azerbaijan's BTC oil pipeline to SOCAR
British energy major BP has officially transferred the operatorship of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil export pipeline to Azerbaijan’s state oil firm SOCAR, the joint venture company BTC Co announced on July 1.
EU pledges €200mn South Caucasus package
EU seeks to expand transport and energy links across a region it regards as a strategic crossroads between Europe, the Caspian and Central Asia.
Islamic Development Bank eyes $1.4bn funding for Kazakhstan road corridor
The Islamic Development Bank has signed an MOU to support Kazakhstan's Kyzylorda-Saksaulsk road corridor, opening the way for up to $1.4bn in funding. Find out how the project fits Kazakhstan's push to become a transit and logistics hub.
Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe growth holds firm in 2026, says wiiw
Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook.
Kazakhstan’s Freedom wins approval for Turkish Bank acquisition
Freedom Holding has received regulatory approval from Turkey’s Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA) for its planned acquisition of 99.32% of Turkish Bank.
Kabul fuel prices surge as petrol rises nearly 14%
Fuel prices have risen sharply in Kabul in recent days, with the price of petrol increasing from AFN66 ($1.03) to AFN75 per litre, a rise of nearly 14%.
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Freedom Holding's Timur Turlov announces candidacy for FIDE vice-president
Turlov says Kazakhstan’s recent progress in chess is a model that could be expanded globally.
Russia in talks to import Kazakh gasoline as Ukraine’s drone attacks hammer refineries
Russian petrol output reported as down by 25% as of late June.
Malaysia secures 20-year Russian energy deal
The deal was secured through direct, closed-door bilateral negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the 35th Anniversary ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit.
Red tape means Turkmenistan’s modern Caspian Sea port operating at third of capacity, says Middle Corridor official
Multi-billion-dollar facility said to be failing to capitalise on new business boom linked to Hormuz closure.
TIIF 2026: Officials, executives plan busy agenda for new US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council
Investment minister points to historic level of engagement with Central Asian country from American business.
Azerbaijan, Islamic Development Bank seal $6bn in deals
Azerbaijan and the Islamic Development Bank Group used the lender's 51st annual meetings in Baku to sign a new five-year partnership strategy and a raft of financing deals.
TIIF 2026: Russian PM praises strong economic ties with Uzbekistan
In a show of the pragmatic good relations that continue between Russia and Uzbekistan, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin praised the economic and trade ties between the two countries at the plenary session of the fifth TIIF.
Rio Tinto’s giant Mongolia copper mine blocked by protesters, exports halted
Demonstration demands higher percentage of profits go to ordinary Mongolians.
Armenian PM says peace process with Azerbaijan already boosting economy
PM Nikol Pashinyan links stronger fiscal revenues, rising investment and demographic shifts to the 2025 peace process.
Isolated surges mask weak FDI trend in emerging Europe
wiiw research shows slight rise in FDI inflows with gains concentrated in a handful of economies. Romania stands out with a 45% hike.