Politics & Economy
Kremlin: No Plans for Phone Call Between Putin and Erdogan on Syria Crisis
Peskov earlier stated that Russia continues supporting Syrian President Bashar Assad, maintains communication with Damascus and is following the situation in that country closely.
3 December 2024
Azerbaijani FM Hails Former Georgian Counterpart’s Efforts to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation
Caucasus
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Armenia Breaches International Law by Failing to Facilitate Return of Western Azerbaijanis - Official
"International documents and norms regarding refugees support ensuring the rights of Western Azerbaijanis."
Russia's Declining Control Over the Caspian Sea
The Caspian Sea, the internal sea surrounded by Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Azerbaijan connected to the Black Sea only via the Volga-Don ship canal, has in history rarely seen open warfare, and has generally been seen as a Russian lake.
Thousands of Georgians Protest in Tbilisi Against Suspension of EU Bid
Protesters clashed with police in the capital Tbilisi on Thursday night after the government suspended talks on its bid to join the European Union for four years.
Central Asia
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Tajikistan's Agricultural Production Rises 10.9% in First 10 Months
The share of public farms accounts for 12.5%, farms account for 41.8%, and personal subsidiary plots of the population account for 45.7% of the total output in the production structure.
Kazakhstan Launches New E-Commerce Platform
The company’s warehouse spans 25,000 square meters, but by 2030, it aims to expand to a 120,000-square-meter facility. Teez aspires to become Kazakhstan’s leading e-commerce platform.
Is the US Positioned to Supply Weapons to Central Asia?
There are several factors determining whether the U.S. can become a supplier to Central Asian militaries. Due to space considerations, we will focus on Kazakhstan as more information is available.
Iran
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Top Diplomat Criticizes EU's Plan to Sanction Iran's Shipping Lines
A reporter of the US-based newspaper the Wall Street Journal claimed in a Saturday report that the EU is set to announce sanctions on the IRISL.
Iran and Uzbekistan Seek to Boost Railway Cooperation
“In order to activate the International North-South Transit Corridor (INSTC), the volume of exchanges must be increased, and despite the bottlenecks, if the volume of cargo is ensured, it is possible to increase the capacity.”
Iran, Russia Link Bank Card Systems To Counteract Sanctions
Iranian banks have been excluded since 2018 from the SWIFT international financial messaging service, which governs the vast majority of transactions worldwide.
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Simone Borghesi: Scientific Evidence is Key to Accelerating Climate Action
19 November 2024
Kerim Sultanov
COP29: A Key Platform for Addressing Climate Change Challenges
18 November 2024
Kerim Sultanov
Ethiopia Strengthens Climate Action - Minister's Key Statement
18 November 2024
Kerim Sultanov
