Russia’s lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19 is compounding the economic crisis in Tajikistan, where remittances from migrant workers make up 30 percent of gross domestic product.
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Kazakh president fires predecessor's daughter amid succession talk
Kazakhstan's president on Saturday dismissed the eldest daughter of his veteran predecessor Nursultan
Nazarbayev as senate speaker, triggering fresh speculation over a power struggle in the energy-rich Central Asian state.
Tajikistan declares first coronavirus cases
Tajikistan registered its first coronavirus cases on Thursday, one of the last countries in the world to
confirm it had been affected by the pandemic.
Kazakhstan sees coronavirus 'perfect storm' looming over economy
In February, Renaissance Capital crowned Kazakhstan its "top pick for equity investors in the frontier markets" of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. But the COVID-19 crisis has quickly derailed a long-awaited recovery.
Kyrgyzstan’s sewing industry reorients to survive coronavirus slump
COVID-19 has not stopped thesewing machines at Zukhra Kemelbekova’s factory in northern Kyrgyzstan. Her seamstresses are busy making protective gowns and masks.
As Aral Sea dies, 60 million people at risk
The Aral Sea was once the world’s fourth largest inland lake. Today, it’s the epitome of environmental malpractice.
Kazakhstan seeks additional $1 billion from Shell, Eni unit
Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Eni SpA and their partners in the Karachaganak oil and gas venture may be required to pay an additional $1 billion to settle a dispute with Kazakhstan over revenue sharing, said people familiar with the matter.
Kazakhs hold first presidential vote without three-decade strongman on ballot
Kazakhs went to the polls Sunday to elect their first new leader in 30 years following the departure of ex-president Nursultan Nazarbayev with his handpicked successor set for victory.
Google access eased during Tusk Tajikistan visit
Tajikistan appeared to unblock several popular websites and Google services during European Council President Donald Tusk's visit to the country as part of a regional tour Thursday.
Turkmenistan airlines plans to resume flights to Europe
Turkmenistan's national carrier said Saturday that European aviation authorities have cleared it to resume flights to Europe from June 1 after banning them in February.