India-Kazakhstan oil pact likely by February
In an effort to fulfil the growing energy demands, India and Kazakhstan will likely to sign a key oil deal. As per the deal, India's OVL, the foreign arm of ONGC will acquire 25 per cent stake in Kazakhstan's Satpayev Block by end of February.
ithuania's plans for nuclear plant go into meltdown
Lithuania's year-long tendering process for the construction of a new nuclear power plant collapsed Friday following the sudden withdrawal of the leading contender.
Iran Claims Full Control Over Making Nuclear Fuel
Iran claimed Sunday it could now use domestically mined uranium to produce nuclear fuel, giving the country complete control over a process the West suspects is geared toward producing weapons.
Russia's Medvedev to boost ties with Poland
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was due in Poland Monday for the highest-level visit in nine years, as Moscow moves to boost cooperation with its western neighbour amid fast-thawing ties.
Opposition to War in Iraq Building in Central Asia
In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the United States dramatically increased security cooperation with Central Asian states, including the establishment of an American military presence in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
India takes its time as Turkmenistan seeks separate rates for natural gas
Turkmenistan has proposed to charge different prices for supplying natural gas through the proposed 1,680 km pipeline that would deliver 90 million cubic metres a day to Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, officials in New Delhi said.
Baltic States committed to integrate with EU power grid
The implementation of a plan to integrate Baltic energy markets is a long-term objective, four governments declared after meeting with EU officials.
Hillary Clinton urges Iran to accept a nuclear deal
Hillary Clinton on Friday night renewed an offer of friendship to Iran but said the United States was "committed to defending its Gulf allies from regional threats".
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