Natural Resources
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After a Decade of Decline, Alisher Sultanov Exits Uzbekistan’s Energy Leadership
Alisher Sultanov was relieved of his duties as the president’s representative on energy security on December 16, bringing to an…
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Kazakh–Ukrainian Tensions Spike after Strike Disrupts Vital Oil Hub
Tensions between Kazakhstan and Ukraine have intensified following a Ukrainian attack on oil infrastructure linked to the Russian Black Sea…
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Turkmenistan Tops Global Methane Super-Emitter List as Satellites Expose Massive Gas Leaks
Turkmenistan has been identified as the world’s leading source of major methane emissions in the oil and gas sector, according…
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FAO Warns Climate Disasters Are Draining Up to 3% of Central Asia’s Agricultural GDP
Central Asia’s agrarian economies lose up to 3% of their gross domestic product each year due to natural disasters, according…
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Azerbaijan’s ‘Khojaly’ Cargo Vessel sets sail from Australia to U.S. with Major Steel Load
BAKU: Azerbaijan, The “Khojaly” Handysize dry cargo vessel of the Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company CJSC (ASCO), operating under the Azerbaijan…
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Central Asian Agriculture Ministers Approve Joint Declaration, Food Security Plan Through 2030
Tashkent, November 10, 2025 — Agriculture ministers from Central Asian countries have signed a Joint Declaration and the Central Asia…
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Trump Eyes Central Asia’s Treasure Trove: White House Summit Targets Critical Mineral Alliance
Washington: US President Donald Trump hosted the leaders of five Central Asian nations at the White House on Thursday, unveiling…
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Trump to Host Central Asia Leaders in Push for Regional Influence
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump will host leaders of five Central Asian nations at the White House this week, stepping…
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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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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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