10:13
ICESCO Regional Office officially opened in Baku
The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has opened its regional office in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Central Asia
11:37
RUSSIA
Deadline for foreigners to legalize their stay in Russia extended
Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended the deadline until September 10 for foreigners who have violated migration rules to either legalize their stay in Russia or leave the country.
17:03
Intelligence agencies from Central Asian countries held their inaugural meeting
The heads of intelligence agencies from Central Asian countries held their first-ever meeting in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.
11:03
Russia–Central Asia summit planned for October in Dushanbe
The Russia–Central Asia summit is scheduled to take place in October on the sidelines of the CIS summit in Dushanbe, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced.
20:31
Kazakhstan - Russia
Kazakhstan and Russia announce $8 billion in joint projects as Europe deepens Central Asia engagement
Kazakhstan and Russia are set to launch 27 new joint projects worth $8 billion, signalling a notable expansion in bilateral economic cooperation.
17:30
India - Modi
Modi visits Saudi Arabia to boost strategic and energy ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jeddah on Tuesday for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening economic, energy, and diaspora-related ties with Saudi Arabia.
13:40
nuclear talks
Iran and US hold new round of nuclear talks in Rome
Iran and the United States are set to hold a new round of indirect nuclear talks in Rome on Saturday, as both sides continue to search for a resolution to their decades-long standoff over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
13:13
GCC - CENTRAL ASIA
Samarkand to host summit between Gulf Cooperation Council and Central Asian countries
The leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Central Asian countries will come together on May 5 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, marking a major milestone in relations between the two sides.
07:47
Xi Jinping visits Cambodia as Phnom Penh seeks stronger economic ties
Cambodia welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit, as the two countries explored opportunities for expanded cooperation against the backdrop of shifting global trade conditions.
11:52
EU to extend Eastern Partnership towards Central Asia and Türkiye
EU’s increasing focus on connectivity — not only within the Eastern Partnership (EaP) region but extending towards Central Asia and Türkiye was a key message throughout the Business Forum held in Warsaw under the Polish EU Council Presidency.
11:10
IRAN-TAJIKISTAN
Iran, Tajikistan to enhance "strategic" cooperation in defence
Iran has expressed a readiness to strengthen defence and military cooperation with Tajikistan during the official visit of Tajik Defence Minister Lieutenant General Emomali Sobirzoda to Tehran.
22:30
Election Delay
Kyrgyz leader Japarov gets parliament to reset election date
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has postponed the next presidential election by several months, fueling speculation about his intention to seek a second term. The move allows him to complete his full six-year mandate and marks a potential shift toward greater political consolidation.
12:27
Astana hosts 2nd Central Asia media forum
The 2nd Central Asia Media Forum is underway in Astana, Kazakhstan, gathering media leaders and experts from across the region and beyond. The forum focuses on media development prospects, digital transformation, and regional cooperation in the age of AI and big data.
13:05
Tajikistan
Strong earthquakes hit Tajikistan
Tajikistan has been rocked by back-to-back strong earthquakes, damaging dozens of homes and raising concerns about further seismic activity in the region
11:50
Earthquake in Tajikistan
Earthquake hits Tajikistan with magnitude of 6.1
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tajikistan on April 13, with its epicenter located 170 kilometers south of Khujand. Felt across several regions, the tremor occurred at a depth of 15 km. Authorities are monitoring aftershocks, with no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.
10:11
CIS to launch unified armed forces communication system
Member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) have agreed to create a unified communication system for their armed forces, aiming to enhance military coordination and regional security.
15:03
Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan to hold "Caspian Breeze – 2025" naval drills
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are set to conduct joint naval exercises, "Caspian Breeze – 2025", in the Kazakh sector of the Caspian Sea near the port city of Aktau.
13:41
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov travels to Kazakhstan
On April 11, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will participate in the CIS Foreign Ministers Council and the 8th meeting of Russian and Central Asian foreign ministers—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Both events will be hosted in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
20:00
150th IPU Assembly
Uzbek President Mirziyoyev advances ties with Arab states during 150th IPU Assembly
During the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held productive discussions with the heads of parliaments from several Arab nations.
12:21
EU - Central Asia
EU and Central Asia strengthen partnership at historic Samarkand summit
The first-ever EU–Central Asia summit is being held in Samarkand, focusing on transport, green energy, and raw materials. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined major projects to deepen regional cooperation.
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