As of November 11, 2026, Central Asia has 15 top stories from 2 local news outlets across 2 countries on the Global News Map.
- Tokayev Highlights AI-Driven Security Risks at CSTO Summit in Moscow — Astana Times
- Uzbekistan’s gas import bill rises 50%, export earnings fall by a third — Kun.uz
- Kazakhstan Invites US Businesses to Partner in Critical Minerals Sector at B20 Summit — Astana Times
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The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for stronger cooperation among member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) to combat international terrorism, counter illicit drug trafficking…
Uzbekistan spent $1.605 billion on natural and artificial gas imports, including liquefied gas, in January–September 2026, a 49.9% increase from the same period last year.
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan has invited U.S. businesses to develop long-term industrial and technology partnerships in critical minerals, highlighting its resource base, infrastructure, regulatory framework and skilled…
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga in Antalya on November 11 to discuss expanding cooperation, with their joint project portfolio approaching $16 billion.
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education has received the Coursera Learning Excellence Award 2026 for integrating international online education into the national higher education system and…
Law enforcement officers have uncovered an alleged illegal call center in the Yakkasaray district of Tashkent, where 23 foreign nationals were found without the required documents. Authorities said the operation was linked to fraudulent schemes targeting citizens’ money and property.
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs is launching a pilot project allowing foreign citizens to apply for individual identification numbers (IINs) online through the QazETA mobile application.
Uzbekistan produced 27 billion cubic meters of natural gas in January–September 2026, down 16.4% from the same period last year, as declining output at mature fields continued to weigh on domestic extraction.
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) has criticised the demanding tennis calendar following Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina’s withdrawal from the WTA Finals due to a viral illness.
Uzbekistan will host the next summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in 2027, with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the organization’s newly appointed secretary-general, Mirvohid Azimov, discussing preparations for the event at a meeting in Antalya on November 11.
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan has officially launched its Just Energy Transition Investment Platform (QaJET) at COP31 in Antalya, with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) offering up to $100 million…
The number of people leaving Uzbekistan to settle abroad has declined sharply, falling 2.3-fold over the past three years and 4.4-fold over the past decade.
Uzbekistan produced 356,318 passenger cars in January–September 2026, up 9.2% from the same period last year, with BYD recording the sharpest increase among the major brands listed by the National Statistics Committee.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $60 million concessional loan to help Uzbekistan improve livestock productivity, strengthen food security and support rural livelihoods.
More than 146,500 administrative reports have been issued in Tashkent since the beginning of 2026 for travelling on public transport without paying the fare, as authorities step up inspections on city buses.
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