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US deportation of asylum seekers to Panama condemned by Iran
The United States has deported 119 asylum seekers of various nationalities to Panama, including Iranian nationals who claim they were transferred without notice or deportation documentation.
European Parliament calls for sanctions on top Georgian officials
MEPs pass crucial resolution on Georgian political crisis, urge EU not to recognise Georgia Dream government.
Armenia's economic growth slows as sanctions boost fades
EFSD reports slowdown in Armenia's growth, citing a decline in re-export volumes and reduced tourist inflows from Russia.
Moscow cracks down on Azerbaijani migrants after rift with Baku
Russia-Azerbaijan relations are worsening, exacerbated by the fallout from the downing of an Azerbaijani passenger aircraft and subsequent diplomatic disputes.
US Energy Department offers fresh figures on Caspian Basin energy reserves & production
A comprehensive overview of the regional energy sector.
Iran, Turkmenistan in talks over energy as Tehran reportedly seeking gas imports
Top energy and foreign affairs officials of Iran and Turkmenistan stressed the need to foster cooperation in the oil and gas sectors, as Iran struggles to tackle its worsening gas shortage amid freezing winter temperatures.
Tajikistan’s loss of critical USAID funding brings China, EU “soft power” budgets into focus
Officials weigh impacts on work in countering tuberculosis, HIV and malaria and providing maternal and child healthcare.
Turkmenistan to ship gas to Turkey under long-awaited deal
Initial volumes via arrangement with Iran will be modest, but the potential for sizeable flows is there. A Turkish hub could eventually transship deliveries to Europe.
Nationwide poll shows majority of Georgians blame ruling party for political crisis and support ongoing protests
Over 75% of Georgians blame the ruling Georgian Dream party for the current crisis, according to a public opinion survey by the Institute for Social Research and Analysis.
Kazakhstan: Village-to-city migration reaches record high in 2024
Almost two-thirds of Kazakhs now live in urban areas.
Georgia’s ruling party launches commission to probe former ruling UNM
Georgian Dream accuses UNM officials, specifically the party’s founder and leader Mikheil Saakashvili, of “systemic crimes” including provoking the August 2008 war with Russia.
Baku moves to close Russian cultural centre as diplomatic tensions rise
Azerbaijan’s increasingly assertive stance on Russian matters marks a shift from its previous balancing act between Moscow and the West.
Georgia’s ruling party targets NGOs and media with new legislation
New laws are aimed at censoring domestic media and limiting foreign influence in Georgian civil society organisations.
New Aga Khan takes helm of Ismaili Shi'ite Muslims
Prince Rahim al-Hussaini has been named the new Aga Khan, becoming spiritual leader of 15mn Ismaili Muslims following the death of his father in Lisbon aged 88.
Azerbaijan releases Russian 'golden judge' despite Moscow’s extradition request
Azerbaijan typically complies with such extradition requests, but relations with Russia have deteriorated recently.
Kyrgyzstan resists Russian pressure to give sanctions-busting firms lenient treatment
Kyrgyz bank is latest entity to join US sanctions list.
Georgian Dream parliament annuls mandates of 49 opposition MPs
Opposition parties declared the October 2024 general election fraudulent and refused to take their seats in parliament.
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Ismaili, passes away at 88
Billionaire philanthropist invested his fortune in lifting up communities around the world, particularly the Pamiri peoples of Tajikistan.
Azerbaijan claims possession of Russian missile fragment extracted from doomed AZAL Flight 8243
Cautiously worded Kazakh government report on tragedy, meanwhile, stops short of identifying “foreign metal objects”.
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Inmates shot dead as Tajik prison guards battle “Islamic State” escape attempt
Prisoners launch attack wielding shanks and hand-made knives. Tajikistan again in spotlight as terrorist recruiting ground.