Energy
Turkmenistan signs gas deal with Turkey, eyeing European sales
If finalized, Turkmenistan can reduce reliance on China as dominant customer
Politics
Politics
Kazakhstan aims for tricky economic reboot after cabinet shuffle
President Tokayev tasks new PM with spurring growth and trimming budget
Natural disasters
Powerful 7.1 earthquake strikes Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border
Some injuries and damaged houses reported after nighttime quake hits
International relations
U.S. has golden opportunity to engage Central Asia's Turkic states: analysts
In race to replace Russia, China and Iran also eye greater role in region
Sports
Turkmenistan's 'can't lose' soccer champs stir Soviet-era memories
Arkadag FC named after Central Asian nation's authoritarian ex-president
International relations
Japan looks to wean Kyrgyzstan off reliance on China, Russia
Leaders stress friendship, commitment to rule of law in Tokyo meeting
International relations
Turkey and France jostle for Central Asia influence as Russia declines
Ankara leads Turkic state summit while Macron visits Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
International relations
Japan to invite Central Asian foreign ministers to G7 meeting next week
Tokyo steps up diplomatic outreach to region courted by China
Belt and Road
China's Li Qiang calls for progress on Central Asia railway
Belt and Road link to Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan has been delayed by cost debate
International relations
Russia, China, U.S. and more woo Central Asia with summit diplomacy
Moscow's fading influence in its backyard opens door for Western charm offensive
International relations
Japan takes regional approach to diplomacy with ASEAN, Central Asia
Tokyo draws inspiration from 30-year-old TICAD framework for Africa
International relations
Russia woos Central Asia with Putin's first trip under ICC warrant
CIS summit in Kyrgyzstan follows regional leaders' meetings with U.S., Europe
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Climate Change
Japan launches new decarbonization dialogue with Central Asia
Tokyo aims to blunt Russian and Chinese influence in key region
International relations
Japan seeks to boost Central Asia relations with 1st summit in 2024
Region crucial to China's Belt and Road Initiative is rich in resources
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Ukraine war
Russia, Central Asia locked in tug of war over Ukraine recruiting
From Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan, states clamp down on mercenary activity
International relations
Russia tightens Central Asia ties for gas sales, dual-use supplies
West tightens sanctions screws on Kyrgyz, other companies dealing with Moscow
Politics
Uzbek president reelected for seven-year term in snap election
Mirziyoyev wins 87.1% of vote in race without viable opposition
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Politics
Uzbekistan leader Mirziyoyev eyes third term in weekend polls
Presidential election comes after Central Asian nation hit by deadly unrest
International relations
Putin claims unity, Xi slams decoupling at India-hosted SCO talks
Online meeting comes days after Wagner uprising shook Moscow and the region
Ukraine war
Kazakhstan woos over 400 Western firms exiting Russia
Exodus by businesses lifts Central Asian economy
Opinion
Kazakhstan's backdoor trade with Russia must be stopped
Time for sanctions over funneling of restricted goods to support war in Ukraine
Terrorism
Afghanistan-based extremists spark terror fears in Central Asia
Islamic State's branch beefing up propaganda to recruit Uzbek, Tajik fighters
International relations
China's Xi pledges billions in loans to Central Asian nations
Beijing aiming to fill void left by Russia in former Soviet republics
International relations
China to convene Central Asian leaders to counter G-7 summit
Xi aims to bolster ties on security, Belt and Road projects