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Turkmens Open New Gas Export Market After Agreement on Trans-Afghan Pipe
Turkmenistan has moved closer to opening another market for its natural gas reserves after signing an agreement for a pipeline to India via Afghanistan.
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Hundreds protest against Russian government
Hundreds of people protested against the Russian government Sunday at two separate rallies in Moscow, with opposition activists calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and nationalists demanding greater rights for ethnic Russians. Several opposition activists were detained.
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Iran criticises nuclear 'monopoly'
Iran's president, on a visit to China, has criticised the world's nuclear powers for wanting "to monopolise" the technology for their own gain.
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India, Germany to cooperate in civilian nuclear energy
Reflecting their desire to deepen the strategic partnership, India and Germany have for the first time discussed the possibilities of entering into bilateral cooperation in civil nuclear energy.
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Turkey seeks to improve ties with all, including Israel
With Turkey's foreign policy not based on a zero-sum game, the country tries to maximize its relations with all countries to be an effective player in the region, and eventually in the world, according to Gökhan Çetinsaya, the rector of İstanbul Şehir University.
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Turkey's Foreign Minister visits Turkmenistan
Ahmet Davutoglu is the first Turkish foreign minister visiting Turkmenistan in nine years.
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IMF expects stable development in Middle East and Central Asia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the real GDP in countries in the Middle East and Central Asia to hit 5.7 percent in 2010 and 5.4 percent in 2011, IMF Regional Economist Niklas Vestelius said.
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Turkmen Gas Pipeline To Be Formally Approved Today
The leaders of Afghanistan, India, Pakistan and Turkmenistan meet today in the Turkmen capital Ashgabat to formally approve a $7.6 billion gas pipeline project.
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