Russia Eyes Stronger Economic Engagement with Central Asia
Russian authorities reiterated, on January 22, pledges of increased economic engagement with Central Asia. The foreign ministry advocated plans to develop economic and trade ties with the region, while other officials urged the creation of a Russian state corporation that would encourage economic development there (Regnum, January 22).
India rejects Pakistan claims on Kashmir
India has rejected claims made by Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar about Jammu and Kashmir at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Cairo.
Russia, Kazakhstan ready to deal with Baikonur problem
Russian and Kazakh experts and relevant departments have reconciled positions on the Baikonur spaceport, Presidents Vladimir Putin and Nursultan Nazarbayev said
Turkmenistan, Russia convene inter-governmental commission on economic cooperation
Ashgabat hosted a meeting of the Turkmen-Russian commission for economic cooperation, an official Turkmen source said today.
China's Hunger for Coals Expected to Drive Coal Industry in 2013
The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently reported that China coal consumption is nearly equal to the rest of the world combined.
Five things to know about North Korea's planned nuclear test
North Korea's plans for a new nuclear test, like most things that happen inside the reclusive state, are shrouded in mystery. But that's not stopping analysts and officials from making some informed guesses about what's going on.
Japan protests to China after radar pointed at vessel
A Chinese navy vessel aimed a type of radar normally used to aim weapons at a target at a Japanese navy ship in the East China Sea, prompting Japan to protest, Japan's defense minister said on Tuesday, an action that could complicate efforts to cool tension in a territorial row between the rivals.
Iran agrees to nuclear talks with top powers
Iran has announced it will hold talks with world powers over its nuclear programme, in the first sign of diplomatic movement since last year to try to settle the international impasse
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