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Why investment in Caspian transit routes is crucial for energy security

As old energy routes buckle under the pressure of war and geopolitical disruption, governments and companies are converging on the Caspian region as the corridor that could keep Eurasia's energy flowing.

Euronews

Central Asia bets on ‘ecological solidarity’ as water crisis deepens

Beyond political signalling, the Regional Ecological Summit in Astana delivered tangible commitments. A total of 17 agreements worth over $2.3 billion were signed at RES 2026, with the bulk of investments channelled into renewable energy, waste management, and industrial decarbonisation.

Euronews

Central Asian leaders back proposal for UN water agency

Leaders from across Central Asia, alongside representatives from countries including Georgia, Armenia, Mongolia and Azerbaijan, are taking part in discussions on regional environmental priorities.

Euronews

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Synthetic drugs and digital crime: Why Central Asia is emerging as a new frontline

The rise of synthetic drugs and digital trafficking methods is forcing a shift in global anti-narcotics strategies. Uzbekistan is advancing new initiatives to improve cross-border cooperation, financial oversight and public awareness.

Euronews

A lost ‘Silk Road’ city found beneath Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan stuns archaeologists

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a large medieval settlement on the lakebed of Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, that rewrites our understanding of trading routes in Central Asia. The settlement was discovered near the village of Toru Aygir, and was once part of an important urban centre along the Silk Road…

The Times of India

Central Asian leaders gather at first ever regional climate summit to discuss water crisis

The Regional Ecological Summit kicks off today in Astana.

Euronews

China set new records in trade and investment in Central Asia in 2025

China's trade with five Central Asian countries hit a record in 2025 — and the relationship has moved well beyond buying and selling. Chinese companies are now partners in strategic projects across high-tech industries including energy and mining.

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How satellites are driving cooperation beyond the Central Asian region

More than 500 delegates from 32 countries met at the Space Technology Conference 2026, highlighting how satellite technologies are applied to agriculture, water management and environmental monitoring.

Euronews

Venture capital surges to $320mn as Central Asia's startup scene takes off

Fresh data from the Central Eurasia Venture Forum in Tashkent points to rising startup funding, AI investment and cross-border activity as governments move to improve access to capital and support market expansion.

Euronews

'People’s IPO' is turning ordinary Central Asian citizens into shareholders

A programme opening up major state-owned enterprises to ordinary citizens is set to reshape the country's capital markets and mint a new generation of investors.

Euronews

A 1,000-year-old lost ‘iron city’ was found in Uzbekistan, revealing a forgotten industrial past

The discovery of a large 120-hectare ancient city located in the Malguzar mountains of Uzbekistan has shed new light on Uzbekistan's history. The city, which has been named Tugunbulak by archaeologists, is unique in that it is situated at an altitude of 2000 meters (6,600 feet), and was formerly thought…

The Times of India

War-driven disruptions push Central Asia to rethink agriculture and food security

Rising geopolitical tensions are disrupting Central Asian agriculture, boosting global food prices, straining supply chains and pressuring exports. Experts stress regional cooperation, diversification, and innovation as key responses.

Euronews

EBRD spearheads €5.9bn investment programme in emerging Central Asian markets

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is expanding its investment programme in Uzbekistan, with total commitments approaching €5.9bn across more than 200 projects.

Euronews

TBC Bank Drives Consumer Lending and Digital Ecosystem Growth as Uzbekistan Emerges as Central Asia’s Fintech Hub

The intersection of demographic momentum, regulatory reform, and technological innovation is reshaping the financial services landscape in Central Asia at an unprecedented pace. Uzbekistan, the region's most populous nation with over thirty-seven million residents, has emerged as a focal point for this transformation. What was once a market dominated by state-owned banks operating through…

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12 Countries Where Lord Ram Is Part of History & Worshipped Beyond India

The Ramayana did not remain limited to India. Over centuries, it travelled through trade routes, kingdoms, and religious exchanges into Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia. In each region, it was not simply translated but reshaped into local culture, language, and belief systems. Today, there are said to be…

Radio France Internationale

Could the war in Iran lay a path for peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan?

The Iran war is adding impetus to reconciliation efforts between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as the region seeks to position itself as a new trade corridor between Europe and energy-rich central Asia, with the conflict highlighting Europe's energy dependency on the volatile Middle East.

Euronews

The Central Asian country rewriting the rules on women's rights

Reforms and support programs are gradually improving women’s access to education, internships and business. Women now make up 54% of university students and 61% of research roles, while over 380,000 received loans in 2025. Social norms and gender-based violence still limit progress.

The Conversation

Arrowhead points found in Central Asia could prove the existence of ‘Homo sapiens’ 80,000 years ago

Unretouched triangular microlithic projectile points have been identified from their impact traces in the oldest occupation layers of the Obi-Rakhmat site in Uzbekistan, dating to 80,000 years ago. Their size corresponds to small arrowheads, which are directly comparable to those produced by Homo sapiens during an incursion into Neanderthal territory…

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Blood Moon March 3 Time: See the Full Timeline as the Total Lunar Eclipse is Visible in North America, Central Asia, and South America

Explore the rare 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse with a full timeline of phases, global viewing times, and locations where the spectacle can be seen.

Euronews

Serbia seeks to strengthen ties in Central Asia

This week, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić went on a diplomatic offensive to secure trade and investment in the east.

Euronews

Beyond borders: How two Central Asia nations are expanding cultural connections

Central Asia is investing heavily in cultural infrastructure, from privately funded museums in Kazakhstan to state-led institutions in Uzbekistan. These contrasting approaches reveal how culture is being mobilised as strategy, legacy and soft power across the region.

Times Life

How the Mahabharata War Reshaped the Political Map of Bharat

The Mahabharata war, traditionally placed between 1500 BCE and 900 BCE depending on scholarly interpretation, marks a turning point in early Indian civilization. While historians debate its exact dating and scale, the epic and Puranic traditions preserve a memory of large-scale dynastic destruction, territorial shifts, and ecological change. The political…

Times Life

7 Places Outside India Mentioned in the Mahabharata That Will Surprise You

“यदिहास्ति तदन्यत्र, यन्नेहास्ति न तत् क्वचित्।” Whatever is found here may be found elsewhere. What is not found here is nowhere else. When most of us think about the Mahabharata, we imagine Hastinapur, Kurukshetra, and the banks of the Ganga. We picture royal courts, forest exile, and the great war…

Euronews

Central Asia boosts green energy, infrastructure and SMEs with EBRD funds

Central Asia and Mongolia received around €1.72bn from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development last year to fund 120 projects. The investments have a focus on renewable energy, infrastructure and SMEs.

Euronews

Central Asia posts growth above 6% in 2025, beating advanced economies

Economic activity accelerated across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan in 2025. Azerbaijan, while outside Central Asia, remained closely linked through energy and trade corridors connecting the region to Europe and global markets.

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