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Detained Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli ends hunger strike after 38 days
Amaglobeli is among hundreds of demonstrators arrested in Georgia since November 28 when countrywide, nightly demonstrations began in response to the ruling Georgian Dream party’s suspension of EU accession talks.
Former Georgian president and opposition members egged on return from Munich
Salome Zourabichvili called on Georgia’s Western partners for a stronger reaction to increasing domestic repression and hostility by the ruling Georgian Dream party during Munich Security Conference.
Russia says pipeline drone strike set to wipe out up to third of Kazakhstan’s oil exports
Kremlin mouthpiece Medvedev claims Ukrainian attack was designed to harm US economic interests in deliberate move against Trump.
Ukrainian drone strikes Kazakhstan’s main oil export pipeline route in Russia
Attack comes on same day Hungarian and Kazakh top diplomats back idea of Ukraine conflict talks between Putin and Trump.
Uzbekistan unveils measures to invest more in youth
Around 60% of Uzbekistan’s fast-growing population is under the age of 30, with over 30% under the age of 14.
Abkhazia presidential election goes to runoff after no candidate secures majority
Kremlin-backed Badra Gunba will face opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba in the second round.
Kyrgyzstan’s anthem “too difficult to sing”, contest called to compose another
$17,000 prize awaits winning entry. Don’t be shy.
US aid cutoff raises fears of Afghan economic collapse
Afghanistan's economy is in freefall as the new Trump administration pulls the remaining US aid to the country.
US deportation of asylum seekers to Panama condemned by Iran
The United States has deported 119 asylum seekers of various nationalities to Panama, including Iranian nationals who claim they were transferred without notice or deportation documentation.
European Parliament calls for sanctions on top Georgian officials
MEPs pass crucial resolution on Georgian political crisis, urge EU not to recognise Georgia Dream government.
Armenia's economic growth slows as sanctions boost fades
EFSD reports slowdown in Armenia's growth, citing a decline in re-export volumes and reduced tourist inflows from Russia.
Moscow cracks down on Azerbaijani migrants after rift with Baku
Russia-Azerbaijan relations are worsening, exacerbated by the fallout from the downing of an Azerbaijani passenger aircraft and subsequent diplomatic disputes.
US Energy Department offers fresh figures on Caspian Basin energy reserves & production
A comprehensive overview of the regional energy sector.
Iran, Turkmenistan in talks over energy as Tehran reportedly seeking gas imports
Top energy and foreign affairs officials of Iran and Turkmenistan stressed the need to foster cooperation in the oil and gas sectors, as Iran struggles to tackle its worsening gas shortage amid freezing winter temperatures.
Tajikistan’s loss of critical USAID funding brings China, EU “soft power” budgets into focus
Officials weigh impacts on work in countering tuberculosis, HIV and malaria and providing maternal and child healthcare.
Turkmenistan to ship gas to Turkey under long-awaited deal
Initial volumes via arrangement with Iran will be modest, but the potential for sizeable flows is there. A Turkish hub could eventually transship deliveries to Europe.
Nationwide poll shows majority of Georgians blame ruling party for political crisis and support ongoing protests
Over 75% of Georgians blame the ruling Georgian Dream party for the current crisis, according to a public opinion survey by the Institute for Social Research and Analysis.
Kazakhstan: Village-to-city migration reaches record high in 2024
Almost two-thirds of Kazakhs now live in urban areas.
Georgia’s ruling party launches commission to probe former ruling UNM
Georgian Dream accuses UNM officials, specifically the party’s founder and leader Mikheil Saakashvili, of “systemic crimes” including provoking the August 2008 war with Russia.
Baku moves to close Russian cultural centre as diplomatic tensions rise
Azerbaijan’s increasingly assertive stance on Russian matters marks a shift from its previous balancing act between Moscow and the West.