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Central Asia
Bulgaria Ramps up Azerbaijani Gas Imports by over 20% in early 2025
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 4 — Bulgaria has sharply increased its natural gas imports from Azerbaijan, purchasing 1.23 billion cubic meters…
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Mastercard Sees Strong Momentum for Cashless Growth in Uzbekistan — Digital Payments near half of all Transactions
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 3 — Uzbekistan is poised for a major leap in digital payments, with cashless transactions now accounting…
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Central Asia
Tajikistan Supercharges Iconic Nurek Dam to Power through winter and beyond
Tajikistan’s monumental Nurek hydroelectric dam — the world’s second-tallest — is undergoing a sweeping modernization drive to secure the country’s…
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Central Asia
What Central Asia Wants Out of the Upcoming Washington Summit?
Central Asian leaders are preparing for a high-stakes meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on November 6, seeking…
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Central Asia
Kazakhstan Tops Central Asia in 2025 World Happiness Index, Region Praised for “Warm Social Climate”
Kazakhstan has emerged as Central Asia’s happiest country, ranking 43rd globally in the World Happiness Report 2025 released by the…
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Central Asia
C5+1 Turns 10: Washington Pushes for Tangible Deliverables in Central Asia Ties
A landmark leaders’ summit between Central Asia and the United States is slated for November 6 in Washington, D.C., marking…
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Central Asia
U.S. Diplomats Immerse in Kazakhstan’s Nomadic Heritage amid C5+1 Preparations
U.S. Special Representative for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau recently visited Kazakhstan…
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Central Asia
US Diplomats Lay Groundwork for High-Stakes Central Asia Summit in Washington
Two senior American diplomats are wrapping up a four-day mission across Central Asia, laying the foundation for the upcoming US–Central…
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Tajikistan and the Taliban: Between Dialogue and Armed Clashes
Efforts to normalize relations between Tajikistan and the Taliban government in Afghanistan are being undermined by recurring border violence, underscoring…
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Central Asia
Tajikistan Teacher-Student Assault Case Sent to Court, Sparks National Debate
The case of Farkhod Nazarov, a Tajik teacher accused of assaulting an 11th-grade student, has been formally referred to the…
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