Energy shortage to hamper South Asian economic growth
Economic growth in South Asia has been and continues to be constrained by severe dearth in energy supply.
Kyrgyz Experts, Politicians Voice Opposition to Constitutional Referendum Plans
Foreign diplomats and international organizations are backing a Kyrgyz provisional government decision to proceed with a constitutional referendum in late June, despite the widespread violence in southern Kyrgyzstan.
Israel to ease blockade of Gaza
Israel moves to ease the land blockade of the Gaza Strip and allow more civilian goods to enter the Palestinian territory.
Will India, China and Pakistan bid for Afghan minerals?
Following a US report about Afghanistan's valuable mineral resources, the Afghan government is gearing up to seek foreign investment and a public bid to extract these minerals is expected to start later this year.
China puts down marker in nuclear power race
China announced in late April the sale of two nuclear reactors to Pakistan. This deal is clearly against the guidelines of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and the spirit if not the letter of the nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT)
Russia's Medvedev makes surprise visit to Chechnya
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev made a surprise visit to Chechnya on Monday after a series of attacks in the troubled North Caucasus region, where the Kremlin is struggling to contain an Islamist insurgency.
Turkish minister denies claims Turkish policy not interested in Central Asia
Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu said the views that Turkish foreign policy was not so interested in developments in Central Asia were baseless.
China, Kazakhstan sign gas, nuclear energy deals
China and Kazakhstan have agreed to build and finance a gas pipeline and deepen cooperation in atomic energy, giving Beijing greater access to Astana's vast uranium resources.
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