Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described Kazakhstan as an “strategic partner” in Central Asia during a meeting with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana, according to a statement from the Kazakh presidency issued today.
World leaders, policymakers, and innovators have gathered in Kazakhstan for the Astana International Forum 2025 as over 70 countries unite under the theme “Connecting Minds, Shaping the Future.”
Azerbaijan has put forward a proposal to convene a summit focused on the ongoing shrinkage of the Caspian Sea. All five Caspian littoral states had been invited to take part in the consultations, stated Mukhtar Babayev, Azerbaijani President's Representative for Climate issues.
akistan and India are close to completing a military de-escalation along their shared border, returning to troop levels seen before the April 22 Kashmir attack that triggered the worst fighting in decades between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, Pakistan’s top military official said on Friday.
French President Emmanuel Macron issued a strong warning Friday that France could toughen its stance on Israel, including the possible imposition of sanctions against Israeli settlers, if humanitarian aid to Gaza continues to be obstructed.
Uzbekistan and the Green Climate Fund are strengthening ties after talks in Tashkent, as both sides discussed joint climate projects and the Fund’s plan to establish a regional presence, though its location remains undecided.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's first visit to Central Asia has begun in Uzbekistan. In Samarkand, a high-level meeting between Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Italian officials resulted in the signing of several protocols and intergovernmental agreements.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev welcomed a high-level business delegation from the United Arab Emirates, highlighting deepening economic ties and future cooperation.
Kazakhstan launches Central Asia’s most powerful supercomputer, signaling a bold step in its digital transformation and AI ambitions.
AnewZ takes to the streets of Yerevan and Baku to ask a simple yet deeply complex question: How do you see peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan? In the first part of our special report, we hear the hopes, doubts, and scars still shaping people’s perspectives on both sides.
On May 28, the inauguration ceremony of Lachin International Airport was held.
An international academic conference titled "Islamophobia: Exposing Prejudice and Destroying Stigma" has officially opened in the capital of Azerbaijan, bringing together global scholars, experts, and policymakers to address the rise and consequences of anti-Muslim discrimination.
107 years have passed since the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic on May 28, 1918—the first secular democratic state in the Muslim East.
AnewZ takes to the streets of Yerevan and Baku to ask a simple yet deeply complex question: How do you see peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan? In the first part of our special report, we hear the hopes, doubts, and scars still shaping people’s perspectives on both sides.
On May 28, the inauguration ceremony of Lachin International Airport was held.
A car drove into crowds of Liverpool fans celebrating the club’s Premier League title in the city centre on Monday evening, injuring dozens including 4 children. A 53-year-old man believed to be the driver was arrested at the scene.
EU ministers have greenlit a massive €150 billion defense investment fund—dubbed the Security Action for Europe (SAFE)—as the bloc ramps up its military readiness in response to Russia’s aggression and growing uncertainty over U.S. security guarantees.
Kyiv faced a large-scale Russian drone and missile assault overnight, with explosions and gunfire echoing throughout the city, forcing residents to shelter in subway stations.
President Ilham Aliyev met with a member of U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee to discuss bilateral ties and future cooperation between Azerbaijan and the United States.
Astana just opened a new chapter for financial integration among Turkic states — President Tokayev chaired the first-ever meeting of Central Bank governors from member countries.
Kazakhstan and North Macedonia are set to deepen ties as both presidents agree to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors.
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan strengthen aviation ties through a collaborative meeting focused on improving flight safety and personnel training.
All eight people reported missing in a sudden mountain torrent in Guangxi, south China, have been confirmed dead, with the last body found 25 kilometres downstream, authorities said.
Following high-level talks in Astana, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Rwanda Paul Kagame adopted a joint statement and oversaw the exchange of nine cooperation documents between their countries.
U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed Washington’s strong partnership with Azerbaijan and expressed hope for continued cooperation in security, energy, and regional stability.
Italy and Kazakhstan are expanding their economic cooperation, with more than $8 billion in potential partnerships under discussion across critical sectors such as energy, agriculture, logistics, and technology.
Almaty has been recognized as the top-performing city in Central Asia in the newly published Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2025, ranking 258th out of 1,000 cities globally.
The leaders of Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Pakistan convened in the symbolic and historic city of Lachin for their second trilateral summit, coinciding with Azerbaijan's Independence Day.
At the Astana International Forum, Kazakhstan and Italy signed 10 memorandums worth €180 million, marking a new chapter in bilateral cooperation focused on industry, green energy, logistics, and technology
A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Tbilisi was forced to make an emergency landing in Baku on May 27 due to poor weather conditions in Georgia, safely touching down at Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
