Earthquake with Magnitude 4 Hits Samarkand Region, Uzbekistan; Minimal Damage Reported
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4 was recorded in Urgut district of Samarkand region, with aftershocks felt in nearby districts as well.
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Tashkent International Investment Forum Signs Agreements Worth $26.6 Billion
Agreements totaling $26.6 billion were signed during the third Tashkent International Investment Forum, with major projects including urban infrastructure, wind power plants, and food production.
in Economy / Uzbekistan,
Kazakhstan Floods: Thousands Return Home as Emergency Situations Ministry Acts
49,945 Kazakhstanis have returned home after floods; Ministry of Emergency Situations reports successful drainage of water from thousands of buildings across the country.
in News / Kazakhstan,
Former Minister Bishimbayev's Emotional Plea: Tragic Case Final Statements Unveiled
Former minister Kuandyk Bishimbayev and his relative Bakhytzhan Bayzhanov delivered their final statements in a criminal case, with Bishimbayev admitting guilt but denying intentional murder. Bayzhanov claimed he would not have covered up Bishimbayev's crime if he had known about it.
in Crime / Kazakhstan,
Expansion of Special Economic Zones in Kazakhstan Until 2049 Promotes Investment
The Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development in Kazakhstan is extending the validity period of nine Special Economic Zones until 2049, aiming to enhance investment attractiveness.
in Economy / Kazakhstan,
Ministry Introduces New Rules for State Scientific and Technical Expertise
The Minister of Science and Higher Education introduces changes to the Rules for providing state scientific and technical expertise through the National Center for State Scientific and Technical Expertise.
in Politics / Kazakhstan,
Turkmenistan Plant Breeders Cultivating Diverse Trees Recognized Internationally
Plant breeders in Turkmenistan are cultivating various species of trees from around the world, leading to successful experiments and unique varieties of fruits. The research work is ongoing until 2026 at the Mahmutkulinsky Scientific and Production Experimental Center.
in Environment / Turkmenistan,
Enhancing Turkmenistan-FAO Collaboration: Ambassador Toylı Komekov Meets Serge Nakouzi
Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Italy meets with FAO official to discuss expanding cooperation in agriculture and climate change initiatives.
in News / Turkmenistan,
Turkmenistan Public Administration Students Attend Peking University Course in China
Listeners of the Academy of Public Administration in Turkmenistan will participate in a public administration course offered by Peking University as part of the "Scholarship of the East" project, aimed at familiarizing them with state administration in China.
in Education / Turkmenistan,
Turkmen Delegation Participates in Asia Development Bank's Annual Meeting in Tbilisi
The forum "Bridge to the Future" is taking place in Tbilisi as part of the 57th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank, with a focus on addressing key challenges in the Asia-Pacific region.
in News / Turkmenistan,