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The First English Language media outlet on the region, est. 1999. Central Asia's independent news source - covering politics, economics, culture, social issues, and foreign affairs. timesca.com Contact us: bit.ly/4g1ijim

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Afghanistan is missing from the latest C5+1 statement as Washington focuses on the Middle Corridor, despite Central Asia’s growing ties with Kabul https://ow.ly/5skU5101pKT #C5Plus1 #Afghanistan #MiddleCorridor #USForeignPolicy #CentralAsia

ow.lyC5+1 Statement Omits Afghanistan, Prioritizes Trans-Caspian Trade - The Times Of Central AsiaAfghanistan is absent from the latest C5+1 statement as Washington prioritises the Trans-Caspian route, critical minerals, and investment in Central Asia.
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Kazakh filmmaker Alina Mustafina tells TCA how she reinvented her career abroad and turned a deeply personal journey into her new book https://ow.ly/QZrl5101prZ #KazakhCinema #AlinaMustafina #Filmmaking #Literature

ow.lyInterview: Alina Mustafina on Her New Book and Freedom in Filmmaking - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakh filmmaker and writer Alina Mustafina moved from Almaty to Dubai before relocating to Barcelona with her husband. There, she studied film directing
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In an interview with TCA, Brazilian DJ Guilherme reveals how his funk track found an unexpected side hustle in Central Asia, becoming a viral sensation https://ow.ly/gxEo5101k3S #DJGuilherme #BrazilianFunk #ViralMusic #DigitalCulture #KazakhstanMusic #GlobalFunk #Central Asia

ow.lyBrazilian Funk’s Kazakh Side Hustle - The Times Of Central AsiaOrpheus took music somewhere it had no business going. Luís Guilherme, known as DJ Guilherme, created a beat that has managed something less fatal but almost
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Latest from our @pannierb.bsky.social Tajikistan is still waiting for promised CSTO military aid after deadly attacks from Afghanistan, raising questions about the alliance’s commitment to border security https://ow.ly/I4j05101iKe #CSTO #Afghanistan #BorderSecurity #Tajikistan #CentralAsia

ow.lyCSTO in No Hurry to Help Tajikistan - The Times Of Central AsiaThe authorities in Tajikistan have been ringing the alarm bells over events in neighboring Afghanistan for more than three decades.
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Kazakhstan makes cycling history with its first clean sweep of the UCI Asia Tour podium, led by Yevgeniy Fedorov https://ow.ly/5o06510152g #Kazakhstan #Cycling #AsiaTour #XDSAstana #Sports #UCIAsiaTour #YevgeniyFedorov #BikeRacing

ow.lyKazakh Cyclists Sweep UCI Asia Tour Podium for First Time - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan also finished the season first in the UCI Asia Tour national rankings, accumulating 2,339.99 points. Its lead over Mongolia and Japan, which
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Political tensions are rising across Central Asia as Spotlight on Central Asia with @pannierb.bsky.social examines the region’s uncertain future with human rights activist Leila Nazgül Seiitbek https://ow.ly/xXJ151014Nw #SpotlightOnCentralAsia #HumanRights #CentralAsia #Podcast

ow.lyPannier and Hillard's Spotlight on Central Asia: New Episode Out Now - The Times Of Central AsiaAs Managing Editor of The Times of Central Asia, I’m delighted that, in partnership with the Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs, we are the home of the
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Prince William has praised Kazakhstan’s remarkable saiga recovery, with numbers rising from around 40,000 to over four million https://ow.ly/tMS551014Ar #PrinceWilliam #Kazakhstan #SaigaAntelope #WildlifeConservation #EarthshotPrize #EndangeredSpecies #AnimalRecovery

ow.lyPrince William Praises Kazakhstan’s Saiga Recovery - The Times Of Central AsiaHow does an artist born in a remote village in Kazakhstan become one of the most recognized artists? Read the full Batima Zaurbekova interview.
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Kazakh director Daulet Zhumabayev discusses his new action film Kesu and his Hollywood ambitions in an exclusive interview with TCA https://ow.ly/Ojkv51012Ih #KazakhCinema #Kesu #Hollywood #FilmIndustry #MovieDirector

ow.lyKazakh Director Daulet Zhumabayev on New Film Kesu and Pursuing a Career in Hollywood - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakh director Daulet Zhumabayev discusses his new film Kesu, working with South Korean actors, and his ambitions to break into Hollywood.
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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s first visit to Kazakhstan signals growing ambitions to turn the country into a hub for AI computing and industrial robotics, backed by major infrastructure investments https://ow.ly/Riaf5100Z6o #Kazakhstan #NVIDIA #ArtificialIntelligence #CentralAsia #AIComputing

ow.lyHuang Backs Kazakhstan’s AI Plans as NVIDIA Expands Partnerships - The Times Of Central AsiaNVIDIA is expanding its partnerships in Kazakhstan as the country draws on its energy resources, engineering talent, and industrial base to develop AI

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Thank you, Leila Seiitbek of Freedom for Eurasia for being on Spotlight on Central Asia to talk about what was discussed at the HDIM concerning human rights in Central Asia. open.spotify.com/show/3GmkiQK... Thanks also to our sponsors, @timesca.com & the Oxus Society!

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Women in Kazakhstan are breaking years of silence about childhood sexual violence through #IAmJaneDoe #Kazakhstan #WomensRights #HumanRights #EndSexualViolence https://ow.ly/q1yH5100ARE #Kazakhstan #WomensRights #HumanRights #EndSexualViolence

ow.lyKazakh Women Share Stories of Sexual Violence Under #IAmJaneDoe Hashtag - The Times Of Central AsiaWomen in Kazakhstan have joined the international #IAmJaneDoe social media campaign, sharing accounts of sexual violence they experienced as children and
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Kyrgyzstan has opened a new snow leopard research and rehabilitation center near Issyk-Kul, strengthening efforts to protect its iconic mountain predator https://ow.ly/3usS5100AMQ #SnowLeopard #Kyrgyzstan #WildlifeConservation #Biodiversity #IssykKul #EndangeredSpecies

ow.lyKyrgyzstan Opens Snow Leopard Research and Rehabilitation Center - The Times Of Central AsiaA research and rehabilitation center for snow leopards, named Ak Ilbirs, opened on October 23 in Kyrgyzstan. The facility, located in the village of Ananyevo
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Ancient beliefs meet modern art at Almaty’s HIMOYA exhibition, revealing how women have kept Central Asia’s cultural heritage alive https://ow.ly/UMLP5100zHX #Kazakhstan #ContemporaryArt #TselinnyCenter #WomenInArt #HIMOYAExhibition #AlmatyArt

ow.lyTselliny HIMOYA Exhibition: Women's Memory, Protective Amulets, and Colonial Legacies - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakh protective amulets incorporating family photographs are among the works on display at HIMOYA: Matrilineal Energies, Oracular Kin at the Tselinny Center
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Latest from our Stephen M. Bland a Ukrainian project identifies over 20,400 Central Asians who signed Russian military contracts, as Kazakh families fight to bring home relatives https://ow.ly/MKEC5100s0s #CentralAsia #UkraineWar #Kazakhstan #RussianMilitaryRecruitment #RussianMilitary #WarImpact

ow.lyUkraine Says More Than 20,400 Central Asians Signed Russian Army Contracts - The Times Of Central AsiaMore than 20,400 Central Asian citizens have signed contracts with Russia’s armed forces since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, according to the
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Latest from our @pannierb.bsky.social the Taliban have completed a road linking Afghanistan to China’s border, but Beijing’s security concerns leave the Wakhan Corridor closed to trade https://ow.ly/SZcF5100s72 #Afghanistan #China #WakhanCorridor #Trade #RegionalSecurity #TradeRoutes #CentralAsia

ow.lyThe Taliban’s Road Reaches China, but the Border is Closed - The Times Of Central AsiaAfter several years of slow progress, the road connecting Afghanistan to China is finally ready. On October 4, Taliban officials inaugurated the 121-kilometer
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From a small Kyrgyz village to Silicon Valley, Maksim Stepanenko tells TCA why he walked away after OpenAI acquired his AI startup https://ow.ly/Thst51006m9 #Kyrgyzstan #SiliconValley #OpenAI #Startups #TechEntrepreneur

ow.lyMaksim Stepanenko’s Path from Kyrgyzstan to Silicon Valley - The Times Of Central AsiaMaksim Stepanenko’s career has taken him from Aydarken in southern Kyrgyzstan to Silicon Valley. After co-founding Operator, an artificial intelligence
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From a remote Kazakh village to a celebrated artistic career, 80-year-old Batima Zaurbekova reflects on her life and pioneering tapestry work in an interview with TCA https://ow.ly/IQp851005Ij #KazakhArt #Tapestry #WomenInArt #CentralAsianArt #FolkArt #TextileArt

ow.lyThreading a New Canon: Interview with Batima Zaurbekova - The Times Of Central AsiaHow does an artist born in a remote village in Kazakhstan become one of the most recognized artists? Read the full Batima Zaurbekova interview.
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Latest from our Robert M. Cutler Uzbekistan announced $12 billion in agreements during Rubio’s visit, but the lack of a detailed breakdown raises questions about financing and how much represents new investment https://ow.ly/tr2Z51002e4 #Investment #Trade #USForeignPolicy #UzbekistanInvestment

ow.lyUzbekistan’s U.S. Package: What Supports the $12 Billion Figure? - The Times Of Central AsiaUzbekistan announced a package of 54 agreements and prospective initiatives that it valued at about $12 billion during U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s
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A film celebrating the friendship of poets Jami and Navoi has won Tajikistan’s top film prize, highlighting cultural ties with Uzbekistan https://ow.ly/IHNl50ZZNIl #Cinema #FilmAwards #Literature #CulturalHeritage #CentralAsianCinema

ow.lyUzbek-Tajik Film About Jami and Navoi Wins Prize - The Times Of Central AsiaShining Stars: Jami and Navoi tells the story of the 15th-century friendship and collaboration between the Persian poet Abd al-Rahman Jami, a cultural icon in
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Sketches made 170 years ago have led archaeologists to ancient rock carvings in Kazakhstan, including a deer linked to early Saka art https://ow.ly/pkFy50ZZNEA #Archaeology #Petroglyphs #History #CulturalHeritage #AncientCivilizations #AncientArt #SakaCulture #Kazakhstan

ow.ly1856 Sketches Lead to Rediscovery of Petroglyphs in Kazakhstan - The Times Of Central AsiaAn explorer’s sketches of deer and wild goats have led archaeologists back to ancient rock carvings, or petroglyphs, in Kazakhstan, 170 years after he
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Kazakhstan is in the running to host UEFA Futsal Euro 2030, potentially bringing the European championship to Central Asia for the first time https://ow.ly/gnc550ZZNzN #Futsal #UEFA #Euro2030 #Football #SportsNews #Kazakhstan #FutsalEuro2030

ow.lyKazakhstan Joins Race to Host UEFA Futsal Euro 2030 - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan is among a record seven countries to have expressed interest in hosting UEFA Futsal Euro 2030. If UEFA selects Kazakhstan, it would mark the first
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Two sexual harassment cases in Astana ended in ten-day detentions, exposing a legal gap that leaves countless incidents unrecorded https://ow.ly/rJgG50ZZNaM #SexualHarassment #WomensSafety #Justice #HumanRights #Kazakhstan #Astana

ow.lySexual Harassment in Kazakhstan: Why Are Such Cases Difficult to Track? - The Times Of Central AsiaA woman who said she was sexually harassed on a bus in Astana decided against going to the police because she feared she would be unable to prove what had
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Russia is urging cooperation with the Taliban to contain militant threats as Central Asian countries expand trade with Afghanistan despite growing security concerns https://ow.ly/K1VA50ZZK1v #Afghanistan #RegionalSecurity #Taliban #Counterterrorism #CentralAsia #MilitantThreats

ow.lyCentral Asia’s Afghan Engagement Faces Persistent Security Risks - The Times Of Central AsiaCentral Asian countries are expanding their trade with Kabul despite concerns about armed groups operating from Afghanistan. Russia has renewed warnings about
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Almaty scrapped its trams in 2015 and is now spending millions on a new light rail system, leaving residents questioning the cost and disruption https://ow.ly/FspJ50ZZoWk #Almaty #LightRail #PublicTransport #UrbanDevelopment #Infrastructure #LightRailTransit #Tram

ow.lyAlmaty Builds New Tram Line as Residents Question Costs and Delays - The Times Of Central AsiaAlmaty, Kazakhstan's largest city with a population of more than two million, is laying tram tracks again, more than a decade after shutting down its old
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The shrinking Caspian Sea threatens shipping capacity as billions flow into the Middle Corridor, raising concerns over its future as a trade route https://ow.ly/sx4N50ZZhNY #CaspianSea #MiddleCorridor #ClimateChange #Trade #Infrastructure

ow.lyHow the Shrinking Caspian Sea Affects the Middle Corridor’s Potential - The Times Of Central AsiaParadoxically, the Caspian Sea is becoming one of Eurasia’s most important transport hubs at a time when its falling water level is creating growing
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Kazakhstan’s science minister Sayasat Nurbek draws on Dune and The Matrix to explain why embracing AI must never come at the expense of independent thinking https://ow.ly/fFAv50ZZhHq #HigherEducation #CriticalThinking #ScienceFiction #Technology #Kazakhstan #AIAndEthics

ow.lyKazakhstan’s Education Chief Turns to Sci-Fi to Explain His AI Vision - The Times Of Central AsiaAs Kazakhstan’s 2026 academic year began, The Times of Central Asia spoke with Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Science and Higher Education, in Astana. Drawing on
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Uzbekistan announced $12 billion in agreements during Marco Rubio’s Samarkand visit, but how many will become funded projects remains unclear https://ow.ly/m3ZI50ZZhzQ #Investment #EconomicDiplomacy #CriticalMinerals #Trade #C5Plus1 #Uzbekistan #SamarkandVisit

ow.lyUzbekistan Announces $12 Billion in Agreements During Marco Rubio’s Visit - The Times Of Central AsiaUzbekistan has announced 54 agreements covering trade, investment, and technological cooperation during U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to
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Uzbekistan received $18.9 billion in remittances in 2025, and a new lending initiative aims to help rural women turn money sent from abroad into businesses of their own https://ow.ly/1qFB50ZZ1Lx #Remittances #WomensEmpowerment #Entrepreneurship #FinancialInclusion #EconomicDevelopment #RuralBusiness

ow.lyOpinion: The Remittance Economy’s Promise: How Migration Could Support Women Entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan - The Times Of Central AsiaMigration has become a major socio-economic process, substantially affecting Uzbekistan’s economic development and quality of life. The primary destination
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At just 15, Kazakhstan’s Sanzhar Yerezhepov is developing an AI translator to make online information accessible to deaf people, driven by a belief that technology should solve real problems https://ow.ly/GOES50ZZ1lf #AIforgood #SignLanguage #Innovation #YoungInventors #Technology #DeafCommunity

ow.lyTeen in Kazakhstan Develops AI Sign Language Translator - The Times Of Central AsiaA 15-year-old Kazakh student is developing an AI sign language translator that uses photorealistic video to make online information more accessible to deaf people.
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Latest from our Stephen M. Bland Uzbekistan has joined Artemis Accords for peaceful space exploration as Rubio's Samarkand visit advances Washington's economic ties with Central Asia https://ow.ly/OnFX50ZYULo #ArtemisAccords #SpaceExploration #C5Plus1 #Uzbekistan #Samarkand #USCentralAsia

ow.lyUzbekistan Signs Space Accords as Rubio Opens Samarkand Talks - The Times Of Central AsiaUzbekistan joined the U.S.-led Artemis Accords on October 19 as Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks in Samarkand. The signing accompanied the first
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Astana is hosting the Swimming World Cup for the first time bringing some of the world’s leading swimmers to Kazakhstan https://timesca.com/astana-swimming-world-cup/ SwimmingWorldCup #WorldAquatics #Astana #Swimming #SportsNews #KazakhstanSports

timesca.comAstana Plays Host to the Swimming World Cup - The Times Of Central AsiaMore than 300 swimmers from 39 countries are competing in Astana for the final leg of the 2026 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup. This is Kazakhstan's first
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At Astana Media Week, journalists warned that AI threatens newsroom revenues while raising concerns over trust and the future of original reporting https://ow.ly/eok950ZYuoJ #AstanaMediaWeek #ArtificialIntelligence #Journalism #MediaEthics #PressFreedom #AIInJournalism

ow.lyAstana Media Week: AI’s Opportunities and Risks for Journalism - The Times Of Central AsiaAt Astana Media Week 2026, Kazakh editors discuss how AI is changing journalism, threatening newsroom revenues, and raising questions about trust.
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Hackers spying on Central Asian governments exposed their own tools, leaving clues pointing to Kazakhstan, but their identities remain unknown https://ow.ly/3pOk50ZYtPs #CyberEspionage #SilentLynx #Cybersecurity #DigitalSecurity #Hacking #CentralAsia

ow.lySilent Lynx Hackers Leave Their Central Asian Spy Campaign Exposed - The Times Of Central AsiaNew findings published on October 14 suggest that hackers spying on Central Asian governments have been operating from Kazakhstan. The group, named Silent
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Central Asian leaders used the Baku summit to push for stronger regional cooperation on transport and water security, but turning ambitious proposals into practical results remains a challenge https://ow.ly/TGs250ZYnHc #CICA #WaterSecurity #Connectivity #Diplomacy #CentralAsia #BakuSummit

ow.lyCentral Asian Leaders Link Trade and Security at Baku Summit - The Times Of Central AsiaCentral Asian leaders called for better transport links and joint action on water shortages at the Baku summit in Azerbaijan on October 15, arguing that
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Russian rapper Navai is in custody in Kazakhstan after police reported finding drugs in his car at the Kyrgyz border, while his Astana concert has been canceled https://ow.ly/Miin50ZY9Zs #Navai #MusicNews #BorderSecurity #DrugInvestigation #ConcertTour #ConcertCancellation

ow.lyRussian Rapper Navai Detained at Kazakhstan Border on Suspicion of Drug Smuggling - The Times Of Central AsiaRussian rapper Navai Bakirov, known professionally as Navai, was detained on October 13 while entering Kazakhstan from Kyrgyzstan. A Kazakh court has since
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A Tashkent courier says police confiscated his electric bicycle, highlighting tensions between tougher traffic enforcement and inadequate infrastructure for delivery workers https://ow.ly/m4s950ZY9UV #RoadSafety #UrbanMobility #DeliveryWorkers #TashkentCourier #ElectricBicycle #TrafficEnforcement

ow.lyUzbekistan Delivery Drivers Under Police Scrutiny: Why Tashkent Lacks Space for Mopeds - The Times Of Central AsiaA delivery courier in Tashkent says police confiscated the electric bicycle he used to deliver orders after demanding a driver's license, leaving him unable
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Uzbekistan has introduced life sentences for the most serious sexual crimes against children, but tougher penalties leave a pressing question about prevention and protection https://ow.ly/amBS50ZY9K0 #Uzbekistan #ChildProtection #ChildSafety #HumanRights #LegalReform

ow.lyUzbekistan Introduces Life Imprisonment for Rape of Children Under 14 - The Times Of Central AsiaUzbekistan has introduced penalties of 15 to 25 years in prison or life imprisonment for rape and certain other serious sexual offenses against children under
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Uzbekistan is racing to prepare women for an AI-driven tech economy as employers move beyond coding toward more advanced skills https://ow.ly/nmKC50ZXLOV #Uzbekistan #AI #WomenInTech #Technology #FutureOfWork #TechSkills #WomenInAI

ow.lyWomen in Tech Uzbekistan Forum Highlights Growing Demand for AI Skills - The Times Of Central AsiaAt a Women in Tech Uzbekistan forum in Tashkent, industry leaders discussed rising demand for AI skills and efforts to bring more women into technology.
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Two white tiger cubs have been born at Ashgabat Zoo, drawing attention to both their striking appearance and the controversy around breeding white tigers https://ow.ly/qNtH50ZXLE4 #Turkmenistan #AshgabatZoo #WhiteTigers #Wildlife #WhiteTigerCubs #EndangeredSpecies #BigCats

ow.lyWhite Tiger Cubs Born at Ashgabat Zoo - The Times Of Central AsiaTwo white tiger cubs have been born at Ashgabat Zoo in Turkmenistan and are expected to go on public display in spring 2027.
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Kazakhstan is courting Belgian expertise to move beyond raw mineral exports and process more critical materials at home https://ow.ly/oFIb50ZXzZz #Kazakhstan #CriticalMinerals #Belgium #RareEarths #ResourceDevelopment

ow.lyKazakhstan Proposes Local Rare Earth Processing Partnership with Belgium - The Times Of Central AsiaKazakhstan has invited Belgian companies to develop local rare earth processing facilities, seeking European technology to expand exports of high-value minerals.
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Central Asia’s innovation rankings reveal a gap between ambitious technology plans and the private demand needed to turn them into economic results https://ow.ly/BPP150ZXhP5 #Innovation #CentralAsia #Technology #DigitalEconomy #CentralAsiaTech

ow.lyCentral Asia in the Global Innovation Rankings: Supercomputers, Engineers, and the Economics of Government Ambitions - The Times Of Central AsiaIn the Global Innovation Index (GII), published on September 29 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Kazakhstan climbed eight places to
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Drone strikes on Yandex data centers in Russia disrupted everyday digital services across Central Asia, exposing how much the region still depends on computing infrastructure abroad https://ow.ly/S1ex50ZWU2g #Yandex #CentralAsia #DigitalInfrastructure #UkraineWar #DataCenters #CyberImpact

ow.lyDrone Strikes on Russian Data Centers Disrupt Yandex Services Across Central Asia - The Times Of Central AsiaDrone attacks on three Yandex data centers in Russia disrupted taxi, delivery, and other digital services in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. At the
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Azerbaijan’s entry into Central Asia’s summit format could make the Trans-Caspian corridor a stronger engine of regional integration https://ow.ly/9hIf50ZWPOX #TransCaspian #CentralAsia #Azerbaijan #MiddleCorridor #EurasiaTrade

ow.lyAzerbaijan–Kazakhstan Ties Could Reorient Central Asian Integration - The Times Of Central AsiaThe five Central Asian presidents met with Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev in Avaza on October 8 for the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia

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@joelucbarnes.bsky.social Farewell to Russia journeys across the former Soviet Union to explore how independence has changed lives while Russia’s influence still endures https://ow.ly/YPcZ50ZWnPP #FarewellToRussia #CentralAsia #JoeLucBarnes #TravelBooks #PostSoviet #HistoryAndTravel

ow.lyFarewell to Russia: An Interview with Joe Luc Barnes on Central Asia's Changing Role - The Times Of Central AsiaIn Moscow, before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Joe Luc Barnes met residents who distrusted their government but believed its assurances that war
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Roza Mukanova’s The Angel of Karaul brings the human legacy of Soviet nuclear testing in Kazakhstan to the Frankfurt Book Fair https://ow.ly/nuwl50ZWolB #Kazakhstan #Semipalatinsk #FrankfurtBookFair2026 #Literature #TheAngelOfKaraul #RozaMukanova #SovietHistory #NuclearTesting

ow.lyThe Angel of Karaul in Frankfurt: Leyla’s Story as a Call for a World Without Nuclear Testing - The Times Of Central AsiaThe story of a girl from the Kazakh village of Karaul whose life was shaped by Soviet nuclear testing has reached one of the world's largest book events. Roza
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@joelucbarnes.bsky.social Farewell to Russia journeys across the former Soviet Union to explore how independence has changed lives while Russia’s influence still endures https://ow.ly/YPcZ50ZWnPP #FarewellToRussia #CentralAsia #JoeLucBarnes #TravelBooks #PostSoviet #HistoryAndTravel

ow.lyFarewell to Russia: An Interview with Joe Luc Barnes on Central Asia's Changing Role - The Times Of Central AsiaIn Moscow, before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Joe Luc Barnes met residents who distrusted their government but believed its assurances that war