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Opposition leaders arrested at pro-EU protest in Tbilisi
A protest intended to block a key traffic artery in Tbilisi was met with heavy police repression and violent arrests.
Georgia quits PACE over demand for new elections
Georgia’s parliament speaker accused PACE of "blackmail" after members voted to demand a rerun of the contested October 2024 general election and the release of all political prisoners.
Turkmen loo users warned state newspapers not “read and wipe” material
Pages bearing photographs of regime’s ruling family not to be soiled, say officials mounting bathroom crackdown.
Azerbaijan's President Aliyev demands land corridor through Armenia as tensions rise
Ilham Aliyev's repeated demand for Armenia to open a land corridor to its Nakhchivan exclave fuels fears of renewed military conflict.
European Council suspends visa-free regime for Georgian officials and diplomats
Suspension follows "violet repression" against peaceful protesters, politicians and independent media by the Georgian authorities.
Detained Georgian journalist's life at risk after 16-day hunger strike
Veteran Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli has been refusing food in pre-trial detention since her arrest on January 12.
Thoughts of teenagers licking backs of “psychedelic toads” bother MPs in Kyrgyzstan
Lawmakers debate drug trafficking bill that would exclude imports of designated amphibians.
Russia and Armenia seek to ease strained relations
Foreign ministers meet in Moscow after Yerevan announced plans to join EU and signed strategic partnership with the US.
National security chief rows back on comments he decided to assassinate Kyrgyzstan’s top mobster
GKNB head was videoed saying, “I had to take the decision to liquidate the thief in law for the sake of the state.”
Football talent Khusanov poised to become first Uzbek to play in English Premier League after Man City signing
Meteoric rise for 20-year-old. At 17, he was shifted to the reserves due to concerns over his strength. Career was reignited by move to small club in Belarus.
Georgians celebrate US friendship in Tbilisi while former president Zourabichvili attends Trump inauguration
As Donald Trump was inaugurated as 47th president of the United States, thousands in Tbilisi joined a huge US-Georgia Friendship march, rallying for stronger ties between the two countries.
Kazakh central bank’s dollar sales to mirror gold purchases
Move announced as regulator opts to hold benchmark rate despite weakening of tenge to record low.
Fatal road accident triggers widespread protests in Azerbaijan
Crash involving a police car became a flashpoint for public frustration over systemic issues including government negligence, police impunity and corruption.
Two abducted in central Tbilisi following ‘anti-mask law’ protest
Two young men were forced into an unmarked car by unidentified men amid a recent intensification of police repression against peaceful protesters in Georgia.
Thousands of Georgians walk out of work in three-hour "warning" strike
Employees and employers across Georgia participated in a three-hour strike to demand new elections.
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Angry Mongolians take to streets in public backlash over taxes and smog
Ministers accuse vested business interests of paying protesters to attend rallies, but analyst says scale of demos indicates significant outcry.
Iran, Tajikistan sign 23 cooperation agreements in landmark visit
Iran and Tajikistan signed 23 cooperation agreements during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's first state visit to Dushanbe since taking office, marking a significant expansion of bilateral ties between the Persian-speaking nations.
Georgian Dream MPs attack Georgian citizen in Abu Dhabi restaurant
Politicians throw food and punch fellow Georgian after he called them “Russian slaves”.
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Central Asian leaders look to expand mutual trade
Settling borders opens way for “the well-being of nations.”
Armenian prime minister discusses EU membership plans with European Council president
Yerevan pushes ahead with efforts to pursue EU accession despite warnings from traditional ally Russia.