19:58
Baikonur

Baikonur to be reimagined as a scientific and industrial tourism Hub

Kazakh Tourism National Company has introduced a draft concept to transform the historic Baikonur cosmodrome into a future-focused destination for scientific and industrial tourism. The plan aims to attract visitors year-round, beyond just the times of rocket launches.

12:09
China-U.S.

Two can play that game: China follows U.S. playbook on export controls

For years, companies have navigated stringent U.S. data requirements for sensitive exports. Now, in a significant turn, China is implementing a similar system for its critical rare earth minerals, asking Western firms for proprietary business information and signaling a new global standard.

16:25
Pakistan

Pakistan to launch first freight train service to Russia

Pakistan will begin its first freight train service to Russia from Lahore on June 22. The route is part of the INSTC and aims to connect Pakistan's rail network with Central Asia, establishing a new trade corridor via Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan.

19:06
South Caucasus

Baku slams Medinsky's Karabakh remarks

Azerbaijan has strongly condemned remarks by Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky for calling Karabakh a "disputed territory." Baku slammed the "regrettable" statement, stressing Karabakh is its sovereign land, a fact that it noted even Moscow officially recognises.

11:49
Russia-Africa

Kremlin steps up security cooperation across African nations

The Kremlin announced that Russia plans to increase cooperation with African countries, including in sensitive areas like defence and security. This comes as the state-controlled Africa Corps replaces the Wagner mercenary group, cementing Moscow's growing presence and security role on the continent.

18:37
Bitcoin

Metaplanet's bold bitcoin blitz: A $5.4 billion bet on brypto's future

Japanese hotelier Metaplanet aims to raise $5.4 billion to dramatically expand its Bitcoin holdings to 210,000 BTC by 2027, eyeing 1% of total supply. Shares surged 15% as it mirrors MicroStrategy's successful pivot, becoming a "Bitcoin treasury company" with a "Bitcoin Hotel" set to open in 2026.

17:35
Central Asia

Kazakhstan and Iran eye $3 billion trade target

Kazakhstan's FM visited Iran, meeting his counterpart to forge deeper ties. Discussions focused on boosting trade, developing the Caspian region, and enhancing overall cooperation, aiming for a new era of partnership.

17:16
Xbox

New portable gaming device revealed by Xbox

Microsoft has officially revealed its long-anticipated handheld gaming console, the ROG Xbox Ally, developed in partnership with Asus. This new device aims to provide access to Xbox Game Pass libraries in a portable format, with its release scheduled for the end of 2025.

15:24
Health news

Early Alzheimer's diagnosis is now closer than ever

Mayo Clinic researchers have validated a blood test's high precision for diagnosing patients with cognitive impairment.This non-invasive, cost-effective breakthrough, detailed in Alzheimer's & Dementia, offers much-needed hope for earlier intervention and better management.

13:56
World News

Wang Yi to attend China-Africa events in Changsha

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to participate in the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and the opening ceremony of the Fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo.

13:14
World News

Premier Li Qiang and PM Mark Carney discuss China-Canada relations

Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held talks to improve bilateral ties, pledging renewed dialogue and cooperation. Despite recent tensions, both leaders expressed interest in pragmatic engagement and resolving key issues through open communication.

20:56
World News

Trump and Xi hold 'very good' call on trade deal and rare earths

President Donald Trump announced a "very good" phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, centred on the recently finalised trade deal and rare earth product agreements. Both leaders expressed optimism, and high-level delegations are set to meet soon.

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