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Cholera Outbreak Ravages Sudan’s Darfur

(MENAFN) A rapidly escalating cholera outbreak is ravaging Sudan’s conflict-ridden Darfur region, where the collapse of healthcare infrastructure and worsening humanitarian conditions have left civilians without critical treatment or preventive...

Expert missions to Central Asia assess countries’ needs for handling cross-border electronic evidence requests for investigating online crimes, including terrorism

Understanding what Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan need to ensure they are well-equipped to handle electronic evidence across borders was the goal of four needs assessment missions organized by the OSCE in June and July 2025....

Chang'an night gala offers cultural taste of Shaanxi in Astana

ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the evening of June 21, the Chang'an night gala, a cultural exchange event held by Xinhua News Agency and the Shaanxi Provincial Government, took place in Astana, Kazakhstan, as part of the...

A catastrophic state of the Caspian Sea was revealed to a multi-million audience in seven languages

The global movement Save the Caspian Sea has released a web-documentary project in seven languages, “SOS Caspian”, about the problems of the Caspian Sea. ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN, August 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global movement Save the...

Er-Kim Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Puma Biotechnology to Commercialize NERLYNX® (neratinib) for Breast Cancer Patients

ATHENS, Greece and LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Er-Kim, an international pharmaceutical company specializing in the commercialization of novel therapies in the EMEA region, today announced that it has signed an agreement with...

Er-Kim Extends Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Ascendis Pharma A/S to Expand Commercialization of Its Endocrinology Portfolio to Eurasian Markets

ATHENS, Greece and ALMATY, Kazakhstan, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Er-Kim, an international pharmaceutical company specializing in the commercialization of novel therapies, today announced that it has extended its exclusive agreement with...

Xi Strengthens Ties with Central Asia

(MENAFN) Chinese leader Xi Jinping convened with leaders from Central Asia on Tuesday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, where the second Central Asia-China Summit is currently underway. During his visit, Xi held separate discussions with key...

Chinese President Holds High-Level Talks with Central Asian Leaders

(MENAFN) Media reported that Chinese President Xi Jinping held a series of high-level talks with Central Asian leaders on Tuesday during his visit to Astana, Kazakhstan, where the 2nd Central Asia-China Summit is currently underway. During the...

CGTN: China, Central Asian countries sign landmark treaty, vow to boost cooperation

CGTN published an article on the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, emphasizing the significance of China and the five Central Asian nations signing the Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, and highlighting...

OSCE launches Regional Task Force on Education for Just and Inclusive Energy Transition in Central Asia

As the renewable energy sector in Central Asia grows, so does the need for a skilled and inclusive workforce to support it. In response, the OSCE and the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) officially launched the OSCE Regional...

OSCE facilitates dialogue on improving gender considerations in climate resilience and energy security in Central Asian mountain regions

How to ensure gender differences and experiences are effectively addressed in advancing climate resilience and energy security in mountain regions in Central Asia was part of the discussions during the high-level Global Mountain Dialogue...

Russia holds Islamic diplomatic forum

(MENAFN) The city of Kazan in Russia recently hosted the 9th Forum of Young Diplomats of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), coinciding with the 16th Russia–Islamic World: KazanForum, a major event aimed at boosting economic cooperation...

Budapest Declaration of Informal Summit of Heads of State of Organization of Turkic States signed

AZERBAIJAN, May 21 - The Budapest Declaration was signed at the Informal Summit of the Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), held in the Hungarian capital on May 21. The Declaration, signed by President of the Republic of...

Weatherford Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

First quarter revenue of $1,193 million decreased 12% year-over-year First quarter operating income of $142 million decreased 39% year-over-year First quarter net income of $76 million, a 6.4% margin, decreased 32% year-over-year First quarter...

Criminal justice in Central Asia focus of biennial forum in Astana

Over 100 criminal justice experts and representatives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Mongolia, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan as well as from international organizations met in Astana from 20 to 21 November 2024 for the Ninth Expert Forum...

Samarqand to Host the Region’s Premier Event for the Downstream Industry in September 2025

The 12th International “Downstream Central Asia & Caspian” Business Summit — premier event for the region’s refining and petrochemical sectors. SAMARQAND, SAMARQAND, UZBEKISTAN, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From September 9 to 11, 2025,...

Enhancing Ammunition Safety: OSCE Fosters Regional Co-operation in Central Asia

On 12 March 2025, a regional seminar on methods for testing ammunition propellants, aimed at enhancing ammunition safety and strengthening regional co-operation, took place in Bishkek. Organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek in...

 “Drops of the Future” workshop series concludes with a public event in Vienna, advancing co-operation on water, energy, and food in Central Asia

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has recently hosted the final event of the “Drops of the Future” workshop series. The event brought together young leaders, experts, and key stakeholders from Central Asia and beyond...

OSCE Facilitates Regional Programme Exchange Visit for Central Asian Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialists to Belgium

Brussels, Belgium, 14 February 2025 – As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen international co-operation in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) practices, a group of Central Asian EOD specialists, including two Border Service officers, successfully...

SGS Secures Unprecedented Fourth Contract for PVoC Services with Tanzania Bureau of Standards

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, February 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce it has signed an unprecedented fourth consecutive contract with the Tanzania Bureau of...