Uzbekistan's first ID card fee is under scrutiny as regional comparisons show neighbors treating initial identity documents as a lower-cost or free public service.
The U.S. has removed Syria from its terrorism sponsorship list after nearly 50 years, signaling new economic opportunities and shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East.
Russia has created a shadow air fleet using military and private aircraft to sustain its operations in Africa’s Sahel, evading Western sanctions through complex logistics.
US President Trump threatens Oman with bombing over its involvement in Strait of Hormuz negotiations amid renewed US-Iran tensions and regional instability.
Turkey has reopened its straits to commercial ships after a temporary halt linked to security concerns amid escalating Russian-Ukrainian maritime conflicts.
NATO considers deploying additional tactical nuclear weapons in Finland, Poland, and Lithuania, signaling a strategic shift in response to Russian security threats.
US President Donald Trump declared a historic agreement with Hamas for full disarmament, marking a crucial step toward peace and political restructuring in Gaza after years of violent conflict.
Montenegro plans to end visa-free travel for Russian and Belarusian citizens by October 31, 2026, aligning with EU accession requirements and impacting migration and economic ties.
Two brothers in Germany admitted to smuggling industrial components to Russia via shell companies, violating EU sanctions and exposing enforcement challenges.
Poland expelled 11 foreign nationals accused of recruiting Ukrainian refugees for protests funded by Russia, highlighting ongoing Russian efforts to influence European political dynamics.
Germany urges Turkey to exclude Russian gas in future EU energy agreements, highlighting economic and geopolitical shifts in the region's energy dynamics.
Bulgaria plans to veto the EU’s expanded sanctions on Russia, citing risks to its economy and opposing restrictions on the Russian Orthodox Patriarch.
President Trump cancels June 11 airstrikes on Iran amid progress in multilateral negotiations involving regional allies, averting immediate military escalation.
Russia and the Taliban signed a military-technical cooperation agreement that may enable arms transfers and reshape regional security and economic dynamics.
Western nations criticized Israel for degrading detained activists from the pro-Palestinian Sumud flotilla, escalating diplomatic tensions over Gaza blockade enforcement.
Serbia holds its first joint military exercises with NATO under the Partnership for Peace program, balancing military neutrality and regional geopolitical complexities.
Israeli forces detained vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, highlighting enduring economic and humanitarian challenges posed by the maritime blockade.
Turkey is actively working to revive peace talks between Russia and Ukraine amid rising global tensions, positioning itself as a key mediator in a complex geopolitical landscape.
Tencent, Kaspi.kz’s CEO, and key investors acquired six million shares, signaling confidence in the fintech’s growth and expanding global partnerships.