13:38
China visa-free entry

China grants visa-free entry to citizens of 75 countries

China has significantly relaxed its entry restrictions, with establishing unilateral visa-free access and mutual visa exemption arrangements with 75 countries as part of its efforts to streamline visa processes and encourage global engagement.

10:40
Serbia

Serbia’s Vučić to visit China, signals potential meeting with Putin

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has announced he may meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his upcoming visit to China in early September. The two leaders are expected to participate in events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Chinese people's victory over Japanese aggression.

15:44
TURKMENISTAN

Global leaders come together at UN conference in Turkmenistan

High-ranking delegations from UN member states, business leaders, and representatives of international financial institutions will gather in Turkmenistan for a UN conference aimed at supporting developing countries whose economies are often “locked out” due to lack of access to the sea.

14:48
TRANS-KAZAKHSTAN CORRIDOR

Kazakhstan to expand transit via Trans-Kazakhstan Railway Corridor

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, the country's national railway company, has announced plans to construct more than 1,700 kilometres of new rail lines and upgrade 3,000 kilometres of existing ones as part of the strategic Trans-Kazakhstan Railway Corridor development.

13:17
KAZAKHSTAN & Türkiye

Kazakhstan, Türkiye ink 20 deals to deepen strategic partnership

A two-day official visit by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Türkiye concluded with the signing of 20 agreements aimed at expanding the strategic partnership between the two countries in key areas, including mining and rare earth minerals, space and technology, energy, and logistics.

10:47
UK's Astronomer Royal

First woman appointed as new Astronomer Royal

Professor Michele Dougherty has been approved by King Charles III to be the new Astronomer Royal for UK, and will be the first woman to hold this position since the role was first created 350 years ago.

11:40
KAZAKHSTAN&TURKIYE

Kazakhstan and Türkiye target $15 billion in bilateral trade growth

The 5th meeting of the Kazakhstan–Türkiye High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, chaired by the two countries’ leaders was held on Tuesday in Ankara. The meeting was focused on strengthening cooperation in the areas of economy, transport, and investment.

16:36
AZERBAIJAN

ADB launches new five-year partnership strategy for Azerbaijan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched its new Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Azerbaijan for 2025–2029, centred on two key pillars: enabling a green and diversified economy, and fostering low-carbon connectivity and inclusive development.

14:55
BRICS RALLY

Russia to host first BRICS Motor Rally

The inaugurate BRICS Motor Rally will take place from 9th to 15th August 2025, along the route from Yekaterinburg to Moscow. The event is supported by the BRICS Business Council under the chairmanship of Braz, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

12:44
RUSSIA

Russia extends list of crimes for ctizenship revocation

Russia has approved legislation expanding the list of crimes that can be used as grounds for revoking naturalized citizenship. The law will not apply to residents of Crimea, Donbass, and Novorossiya who became Russian nationals following the accession of their regions to Russia.

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