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Drone flyover finds no sign of life in search for Russian climber stranded on Kyrgyzstan’s highest mountain
Natalia Nagovitsyna trapped near top of Jengish Chokusu for two weeks with broken leg in freezing conditions.
Russia orders emergency operation in race to save mountaineer trapped on Kyrgyzstan’s highest peak
Top official responds to desperate appeal from climber Natalia Nagovitsyna’s son who believes she is still alive.
65 Ukrainian deportees held in inhumane conditions on Russia-Georgia border returned home
Ukrainian nationals stranded at the Russia-Georgia border after being deported from Russia have been flown home, ending a two-month long ordeal.
Kyrgyzstan abandons attempt to rescue Russian climber trapped on icy summit of country’s highest mountain
Italian mountaineer perishes in effort to reach Natalia Nagovitsyna, who lost her husband in a 2021 climbing tragedy.
Uzbekistan joins Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan in push for expanded trade and transit corridors
Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan have adopted a joint statement and signed agreements on transport, logistics, shipbuilding, civil aviation and commodity exchange cooperation during a trilateral summit.
As a potato crisis sweeps CIS countries, Russia halts potato imports from Georgia
Russia ceased importing potatoes from Georgia in July, ending nine consecutive months of uninterrupted shipments.
Uzbekistan launches sweeping entrepreneurship reforms as Mirziyoyev pledges to cut red tape
Uzbekistan has announced a raft of new measures to support entrepreneurs, including a plan to allow businesses to be registered within 15 minutes from 2026.
Iran's President Pezeshkian says ‘Breakthrough agreements’ reached in all areas of discussion with Armenia
Iran's President Pezeshkian announces "breakthrough agreements" with Armenia, targeting $1bn bilateral trade initially and $3bn in trade in bid to attract Yerevan.
Russian PM on official visit to Kyrgyzstan, one of Moscow’s “closest partners”
Small Central Asian country appears to have become important to Moscow for sanctions-dodging re-exports and financial flows.
Iran's First Vice President arrives in Kyrgyzstan for Eurasian Economic Union summit
Iran's First Vice President arrives in Kyrgyzstan for Eurasian Economic Union summit as Islamic Republic expands regional economic partnerships through observer membership.
Armenian businessman launches $500mn arbitration case against Yerevan
Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan seeks $500mn in international arbitration against Armenia over alleged illegal expropriation of his electricity distribution company.
Azerbaijan and Armenia unveil contents of new peace treaty
Agreement initialled in Washington on August 8 outlines comprehensive commitments to end decades of conflict.
Turkish reactions to US-brokered Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal split between strong support and deep suspicion
Erdogan welcomes accord but main opposition says Trump reduced Turkey to a "spectator" in vital foreign policy matter.
Iran says next round of talks with US and Europe not yet scheduled
Iran’s foreign minister says no date set for US or EU talks, confirms IAEA meeting, warns on foreign presence in Caucasus, and condemns Gaza occupation.
Georgian Dream accuses former-ruling UNM of starting 2008 Russo-Georgian war
On war's 17th anniversary, top Georgian government officials claim ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili provoked the conflict in comments quickly backed by Moscow.
“Yurt-shaped” stadium in Kyrgyzstan to be largest sports venue in Central Asia
Small country also building ski resort, rail and hydropower megaprojects.
Wildfires close Dardanelles gateway to Black Sea
Strait closed as Turkey’s heatwave battle with raging wildfires fanned by strong winds continues.
Armenia, Azerbaijan sign US-brokered peace deal, agree to open ‘Trump Route’ transit corridor
Agreement commits the two countries to formally end hostilities and reopen transport links severed during decades of conflict over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Trump confirms Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal to be signed at White House summit
US president announced he will host a "historic peace summit" with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan that is expected to open up new Middle Corridor route.
Defrocked Kazakh cleric seeks to form Orthodox church independent of Moscow
Priest described Russia’s war in Ukraine as a “fratricidal sin”. Accused of attempting to form illegal “schismatic” venture.