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TOPIC / locationCentral Asia+ FOLLOWRelated Topics:Central AsiaNews from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan.SHOW FULL PROFILEUnited StatesTrump’s

new travel ban takes effect, citizens of 12 nations barred from USBan comes amid rising tensions over the US president’s escalating campaign of immigration enforcement.9 Jun 2025 -

2:17PMvideocam AfghanistanTaliban offers amnesty to Afghan refugees, urges them to return home7 Jun 2025 - 7:43PM Asia travelGlimpse the old and new travelling the ancient Silk Road5 Jun

2025 - 7:00AMKazakhstanOpinion | Why countries cannot afford to turn inward on climate securityWhile Kazakhstan is taking steps towards mitigating climate change’s effects, the world needs

major actors to step up and lead the way.25 May 2025 - 4:38PM ScienceGenes whisper ancient tales of longest human migration out of AsiaDNA analysis helps researchers unlock mysteries of

indigenous groups who crossed prehistoric land bridge to western hemisphere.16 May 2025 - 4:57PMvideocam AfghanistanChess banned in Afghanistan over Taliban gambling concernsThe Taliban has

imposed laws and regulations that reflect its austere vision of Islamic law.12 May 2025 - 12:36PMAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementChina-Russia relationsOpinion | How China became

central to Russia’s Victory Day paradeRussia may have hoped to send the message that it is not isolated but the event’s list of expected attendees is not entirely convincing.6 May 2025 -

8:30PM MalaysiaChina rail link in Malaysia’s sights as Bangkok cargo route gets go-aheadA direct service to Thailand set to begin operations this year would improve connectivity to China,

Laos and Central Asia, officials said.5 May 2025 - 3:57PM China-Russia relationsOpinion | Russia-China division of power in Central Asia is wearing thinWhile Russia held a near monopoly over

weapons sales in the region, the war in Ukraine has changed this, offering China an opening.30 Apr 2025 - 9:53AM Middle EastTaliban’s morality police arrest men for skipping mosque or wrong

hairstylesDuring the holy fasting month of Ramadan, men’s attendance at mandated prayers was closely monitored, leading at times to arbitrary detention.10 Apr 2025 - 7:44PMvideocamElectric

& new energy vehiclesChinese EV industry pressed to accelerate global expansion amid tariffsCompanies should balance exports and overseas production while seeking to achieve win-wins with

foreign partners, former vice-minister says.28 Mar 2025 - 8:00PM Diplomacy‘Eternal peace’: Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border deal opens path to visa-free zoneThe agreement, which settled

territorial disputes related to nearly 500km of the border, also included mutual access to water and energy.25 Mar 2025 - 7:21PM Afghanistan after the USTaliban celebrates as the US lifts

bounties on senior officialsA Foreign Ministry official said the release of a US prisoner and the removal of bounties showed both sides were ‘taking constructive steps’.23 Mar 2025 - 7:49PMv

ideocam European UnionOpinion | Why China and Europe are competing to woo Central AsiaBoth powers are interested in the region’s resources, from natural gas to uranium, and the potential of

the trans-Caspian transport route.20 Mar 2025 - 8:30PMvideocamAfghanistanUK woman fears for elderly father detained by Taliban in AfghanistanA British couple in their 70s were arrested by

the Taliban last month.17 Mar 2025 - 11:30AMvideocam China tradeChina lays track for stronger regional relations through railway linesChina’s neighbours in Southeast and Central Asia have

begun construction or made agreements on cross-border railway projects, bolstering bilateral ties.15 Mar 2025 - 5:00PMvideocam17 FashionNo miniskirts, no hijab – ex-Soviet republic polices

women’s fashionHaving banned ‘foreign clothes’, Tajikistan’s president is set to issue ‘scientific’ advice on what women should wear. Some are pushing back.13 Mar 2025 -

4:15PMAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementElectric & new energy vehiclesExclusive | Why does a Kazakh tycoon want to ride China’s electric vehicle wave?‘We are a natural partner for

China, especially in the growing EV sector,’ says Kenges Rakishev, chairman of the Fincraft Group.10 Mar 2025 - 10:46AM4 Belt and Road InitiativeMacroscope | Why China’s belt and road will

go from strength to strengthWith rival initiatives lacking substance, Beijing’s transcontinental project is likely to expand as the US exits multilateral commitments.8 Mar 2025 -

6:34PMvideocam4 Hong Kong economyOpinion | How Hong Kong can seize opportunities along Silk Road Economic BeltBy deepening cooperation, the city can leverage its unique brand and core

advantages to help businesses uncover new areas for growth.23 Feb 2025 - 8:30PMvideocam US-China relationsQuiet clash over Afghanistan may presage more US-China tensions at UNBeijing has

shown interest in initiating and guiding UN resolutions and mandates concerning Kabul, which Washington opposes.15 Feb 2025 - 7:26AMvideocamChina energy securityChina hedges its energy bets

as Russia pipeline plan remains on holdThe controversial Power of Siberia 2 pipeline seems less likely to commence after China spent 2024 diversifying its energy imports.13 Feb 2025 -

2:00PMvideocam4 Hong Kong societyEditorial | Cooler heads must prevail when tempers heat up in ice hockeyFights are common in this intense sport but brawl involving Turkmenistan and Hong

Kong at Asian Winter Games in Harbin broke all protocol.11 Feb 2025 - 8:15AM IndiaIndia fears impact of Trump’s Iran sanctions on Chabahar portAs Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in

Washington this week, a US$370 million question looms over his visit.11 Feb 2025 - 8:00AMvideocam US-China trade warChina sends trade mission to Central Asia as it braces for US tariff

warThe delegation of Chinese oil and gas executives set off hours after Beijing imposed retaliatory tariffs on US energy imports.10 Feb 2025 - 5:45PMEgyptAga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims,

laid to rest in Egypt

during private burialThe spiritual leader, who is widely regarded as a builder of bridges between Muslim societies and West, died in Portugal on Tuesday.10 Feb 2025 - 2:57AM US-China trade

warThe US is scrambling to replace China’s rare earths. Is Ukraine the answer?China’s tightening export controls are pushing America to look far and wide for alternative sources of critical

minerals, but it has few options.6 Feb 2025 - 9:15PMvideocam20 Belt and Road InitiativeBelt and robot: China’s robotics industry is moving into Central AsiaShanghai-based start-up AgiBot

will partner with Kazakhstan to open the first Chinese robotics manufacturing and research facilities in Central Asia.7 Feb 2025 - 5:44PMvideocam10AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHelp

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