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'Best thing Europe can do' is focus on its internal market, World Economic Forum expert says

Andrew Caruana Galizia, Head of Europe and Eurasia at the World Economic Forum, believes there are certain areas where Europe "will never be able to be self-sufficient, like critical raw materials".

Euronews

Free trade agreement with India: EAEU countries accelerate negotiations

The free trade area agreement between India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is crucial for the growth of trade in the region and improvement of on-land transport corridors, which will prove to be favourable for Europe as well.

Euronews

80,000-year-old stone points in Uzbekistan resemble weapons used in France 25,000 years later, raising questions about how humans reached Europe

At the Obi-Rakhmat rock shelter in northeastern Uzbekistan, researchers have identified tiny triangular stone points in the site's oldest occupation layers, dating to around 80,000 years ago. The unretouched micropoints average less than 2 centimetres in width and weigh only a few grams, with their dimensions indicating that they were…

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Eurasian nations gather in Bishkek to forge stronger ties, new alliances

Heads of 21 global and rising powers gather in Bishkek for the SCO summit as wars strain the global order. China and Russia have previously used the SCO to project their influence and their stand against the West, but the middle powers are now there to seek new economic and…

Euronews

In 1988, USDA scientists released flea beetles in North Dakota to fight a stubborn weed; their descendants spread across America and restored rangelands

In 1988, researchers working with the United States Department of Agriculture released a small population of European flea beetles onto infested rangeland near Valley City, North Dakota, hoping the insects might help control a plant that had been quietly overrunning the Northern Great Plains for decades. That plant was leafy…

The Times of India

Scientists discover ancient silk production in Uzbekistan nearly 2,000 years before the Silk Road

New evidence from Uzbekistan suggests ancient Central Asians raised silkworms around 2000 BCE. These findings challenge the traditional timeline for silk production in the region. Archaeologists discovered ancient silkworm cocoons and mulberry tree remains at Sapalli Tepe. This indicates local sericulture was established long before the Silk Road trade routes…

The Times of India

The United States encouraged widespread planting of Russian olive trees during the 1900s to create windbreaks and wildlife habitat, but the trees spread along western rivers, replacing native cottonwood forests and altering bird communities

Russian olive trees were planted to protect western farms from harsh winds and soil erosion. This hardy Eurasian species spread rapidly beyond its intended agricultural boundaries. The invasive trees now outcompete native plants and alter local riverbank forest structures. This ecological change negatively impacts bird communities and the entire food…

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How the Mongol Empire became the largest land empire in history and why it eventually collapsed

The Mongol Empire covered a continuous stretch of land unlike anything that had existed before. From the Pacific coastline to the plains of Eastern Europe, a single ruling dynasty controlled an immense territory that linked peoples speaking different languages, following different religions and living under very different traditions. Such a…

The Times of India

How a Chinese horse became the genetic bridge that brought American horses to Europe

A new fossil DNA study has rewritten the evolutionary history of the horse, showing that the extinct Dalian horse from northeastern China served as a genetic bridge between North America and Eurasia.

The Times of India

Humans were riding horses 1,000 years earlier than previously thought, new study finds

Mass migration of people across Eurasia around 5,000 years ago could have been driven by advent of horsemanship, researchers say

The Independent UK

Europe is quietly moving: New research reveals Spain and Portugal are slowly twisting due to tectonic pressure

According to new research on the geodynamics of Earth’s crust, the Iberian Peninsula, which includes Spain and Portugal, is turning clockwise due to the pressure applied by the African and Eurasian plates. According to the results of studies of earthquakes, deformation of the Earth’s crust, and GNSS data obtained from…

The Times of India

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

The Middle East Paradox: How Global Energy Shocks Actually Benefit the U.S. Economy

While a protracted Middle East conflict threatens Eurasia with severe energy deficits, the U.S. economy stands to benefit. Backed by domestic energy self-sufficiency, America is positioned to attract a massive inflow of global capital and industrial relocation, turning a global crisis into a profound competitive advantage.

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Japan’s lost ‘tigers’ were actually a different big cat species, study reveals

Cave lions lived in Japan long after they went extinct elsewhere, study reveals

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LiveScience

Did modern humans wipe out the Neanderthals? New evidence may finally provide answers.

A complex picture of how Neanderthals died out, and the role that modern humans played in their disappearance, is emerging.

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“I’ll Never Be Able To Unsee This”: 71 Funny And Silly Memes About All Things Geography

Geography is the study of Earth’s landscapes and how people relate to their surroundings—a wholesome idea that should unite everyone in awe of the planet. And yet it sparks some of humanity’s fiercest debates, from tipsy arguments over whether Eurasia is one continent or two to serious international conflict over…

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Peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan is 'changing Eurasia', regional leaders say

The Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents came together for the first time since signing a historic peace deal. Regional stakeholders celebrated how peace will shape the future for the whole region.

International Business Times

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan Lay the Groundwork for a Digital Bridge Across the Caspian Sea

The Caspian Sea, long a symbol of regional cooperation, is set to become a digital bridge between the continents. For the first time, a subsea fiber-optic cable will link Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, forming a digital artery with more than 400 terabits of capacity, poised to transform data routes between Europe…

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Euronews

From ancient trade to modern travel: Silk Road tourism surges across Eurasia

The 30th Tashkent International Tourism Fair highlights Silk Road tourism growth, driven by flights, multi-country routes, local crafts, and AI planning tools.

Radio France Internationale

Court rejects French cyclist's appeal over detention in Russia

A court in Russia's Far East has upheld the detention of French ultra-cyclist Sofiane Sehili, accused of illegally crossing the Russian-Chinese border during his attempt to set a world record cycling across Eurasia.

Euronews

Europe looks East: Uzbekistan builds a new manufacturing bridge

As Europe seeks closer supply chains, Uzbekistan is drawing investors and brands to the heart of Eurasia. Customs reforms, new partnerships, and surging investment are helping the country move from importer to producer.

The Independent UK

Jawbone dating back 1.8m years offers clues on how humans evolved

Archaeologists say the find will shed light on some of the earliest prehistoric human settlements on the Eurasian continent

Euronews

Tashkent hosts GSMA M360 as Eurasia’s digital economy grows

The capital of Uzbekistan hosted the GSMA M360 Eurasia 2025 summit for the first time, bringing together regional policymakers, global tech leaders, and industry innovators to explore the future of mobile connectivity and digital transformation in Eurasia.

LiveScience

Iran's folded rocks: The crumpled mountains at the intersection of Asia and Europe

Iran's folded rocks are a colorful formation that is part of the Greater Caucasus mountains, which formed when the Eurasian tectonic plate collided with the Arabian plate millions of years ago.

Al Jazeera

What caused the powerful Myanmar and Thailand earthquake?

Myanmar’s location between two tectonic plates – the India and Eurasia plates – places it at particular risk of quakes.

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