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.
A powerful snowstorm has crippled parts of Kazakhstan, forcing the closure of intercity roads and prompting ongoing rescue efforts for stranded travelers.
The storm has caused major disruptions, particularly in the northern and eastern regions, including the capital, Astana.
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that all routes out of the capital remain blocked due to extreme weather. Over the past 48 hours, rescue teams have assisted 318 individuals, including 62 children, and retrieved 38 vehicles stuck in heavy snow, strong winds, and low visibility.
In response to the hazardous conditions, additional train services have been introduced to aid those affected. Authorities have urged residents to avoid long-distance travel until the situation improves.
Meanwhile, snow removal efforts continue in Astana, where traffic has been severely impacted. Several flights at Astana International Airport have also been delayed due to the ongoing storm.
President Trump’s new tariffs hit 185 countries, with Kazakhstan facing the highest rate at 27%. Kazakhstan now seeks talks with U.S. officials to ease the impact.
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The UAE has welcomed a new agreement between Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan to form a shared border point and sign the Khujand Declaration, expressing hope it will boost peace, cooperation, and development in Central Asia.
The death toll from the catastrophic roof collapse at a nightclub in Santo Domingo has risen to 98, with more than 160 people injured, according to Dominican authorities.
Leaders from Central Asia and the European Union will meet in Samarkand on April 4 for the first-ever EU-Central Asia Summit, aimed at deepening ties. Talks will focus on trade, investment, green energy, and security — marking a new era of cooperation.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has sent a congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a significant meeting with officials from the pro-Kurdish Democratic Party (DEM) on Wednesday, April 10, to discuss the next steps in the ongoing ceasefire process with Kurdish militants.
A high-level meeting between Israeli and Turkish delegations was held to discuss diplomatic and security issues. The information was shared on the official “X” social media account of the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office.
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