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Kazakh MFA Statement on the recent incidents en route to the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC)
Recent incidents involving tankers en route to the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) marine terminal in the Black Sea.

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Recent incidents involving tankers en route to the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) marine terminal in the Black Sea.

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Amazigh communities across North Africa and the diaspora mark Yennayer 2976, welcoming the traditional New Year rooted in ancient agricultural cycles. The celebration highlights cultural heritage, renewal, family traditions and the growing recognition of Amazigh identity in the modern era.

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Priority objectives on further strengthening the country’s military security and defense capacity discussed

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Address of the President of Uzbekistan – strategic vector of the country’s future development

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Iran is entering a critical phase as nationwide protests continue for a second week, overwhelming security forces and pushing hospitals into crisis mode. The government has responded with harsh repression, internet shutdowns, and mass arrests, while international pressure on Tehran is growing. The United States and its allies are avoiding direct military intervention but are increasing political, informational, and economic pressure on the regime. With no unified opposition leadership inside the country, Iran now faces three possible paths: violent suppression, slow internal collapse, or escalation into a wider regional crisis.

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Al-Nasr and Arkadag Football Clubs are to play historic match

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Active Diplomacy of Uzbekistan: 2025 — From Dynamic Dialogue to Tangible Results


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Eurovia has been awarded "2026’s Most Successful European Project Organization", marking a major milestone in the European Union projects and funding landscape. Operating at the heart of EU programmes such as Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, and other EU-funded initiatives, Eurovia has rapidly emerged as a leading non-profit project organization recognized for excellence in EU project management, project coordination, and high-impact implementation. For this award feature, we interviewed Eurovia’s President, Oguzhan Bahadir ARI, focusing on Eurovia’s long-term strategy and its outlook on the future of the European Union.

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Donald Trump’s remarks on Greenland have reignited debate over the Arctic’s growing strategic importance. By signaling that Washington is considering multiple options, the U.S. has placed Greenland at the center of competition among the United States, Russia, and China. Potential scenarios range from diplomatic agreements and expanded military presence to indirect support for Greenlandic independence. While no immediate action is expected, the issue highlights the Arctic as a key arena of future geopolitical rivalry

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Embassy Highlights Expanded Pathways for Knowledge Partnerships and People-to-People Cooperation, It's Press Release issued today by the Embassy of Pakistan Brussels 🇵🇰

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The world is still reeling from the shock of the U.S. operation that saw Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro taken to New York, when a far more striking scenario surfaced behind the scenes of global politics. According to multiple reports, Maduro was offered a deal just before the operation: step down from power and relocate to Türkiye. The offer was reportedly rejected. The revelation has reignited debate over the scale of secret contacts between Washington and Caracas—and Türkiye’s growing weight in global power calculations.

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The EUReflect– Mr. Zahid Ali A. meeting emphasized that digital health is a structural requirement of the social state. Integrated, real-time health data networks enable equitable access, effective oversight, preventive governance, and sustainable use of public resources through data-driven healthcare systems.

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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a landmark decree redefining Kazakhstan’s security architecture by expanding the powers of the National Security Committee. The reform centralizes control over digital and critical infrastructure, transfers key oversight functions from civilian bodies to intelligence structures, and mandates rapid legal amendments. Placed under direct presidential supervision, the initiative reflects a strategic shift toward a strong, centralized state model aimed at safeguarding national security, economic stability, and public welfare in an era of growing digital and cyber threats.

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Algeria’s parliament has criminalized the French colonial period, defining it as a state crime and opening the door to compensation claims. France views the move as hostile to dialogue, deepening long-standing tensions over memory, sovereignty, and regional politics.

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte rejected calls for an independent EU army, stressing that European security cannot be ensured without the United States. He argued that Europe should take greater responsibility for defence, but within NATO and the transatlantic framework rather than through separate security structures.

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Uzbekistan closed 2025 with historic economic achievements, record GDP and exports, and rising reserves. With ambitious reforms, space and technology goals, green energy investments, and workforce transformation, 2026 is set to mark Uzbekistan’s emergence as a new strategic power in Eurasia.

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In the post–proxy conflict phase in Syria, military and diplomatic balances are being reshaped. Israel views the military presence of Türkiye as less predictable and considers Russia a more manageable actor. Moscow seeks to institutionalize its presence through a comprehensive military agreement with the new leadership in Damascus. The United States and European countries oppose this process, fearing that it would grant Russia additional geopolitical leverage. Türkiye aims to maintain its role on the ground based on border security and counterterrorism considerations.

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Tashkent State University of Law’s Global Rise: Innovation, Sustainability, and International Recognition

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Pakistan and the European Investment Bank signed a declaration to advance a €60 million Karachi sewage and water infrastructure project, strengthening water security and climate-resilient urban services as part of deeper Pakistan–EU cooperation.

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The inscription of Italian cuisine on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List marks a historic shift by recognising a national culinary system as an integrated cultural, ecological and social practice. Beyond cultural symbolism, this decision has significant sustainability, economic and governance implications, setting an important precedent for heritage policy, food systems governance and cultural diplomacy at the global level.

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President Serdar Berdimuhamedov highlighted Turkmenistan’s 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality and its commitment to global peace within the UN’s International Year of Peace and Trust. He emphasized neutrality as a flexible platform for dialogue and proposed expanding cooperation with the UN, including the creation of a University of Peace and Neutrality.

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The Awaza branch of the Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation opened on December 9 in Turkmenbashi, highlighting the Foundation’s work in medical support, rehabilitation, and humanitarian aid for children. The Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to improving child welfare in Turkmenistan and abroad.

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Associate Professor Oqiliddin Alimov presented at the national conference on how Uzbekistan’s Constitution supports a peaceful and constructive foreign policy. His remarks were well received and valued for their academic insight.

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The IAEA has confirmed that a recent drone strike severely compromised the main protective shield at a nuclear site, leaving it unable to perform its core safety functions. While key structural elements remain stable, the Agency says only full restoration can ensure long-term nuclear security. International partners, including the EBRD, the EU and the UK, are supporting emergency repairs and supplying critical equipment. The IAEA stresses that global attention and continued assistance are essential as the conflict persists.

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2026 declared the “European Year of Central Asian Tourism and Culture”

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Tokayev says Kazakhstan and EU bound by comprehensive cooperation based on trust and mutual understanding
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Uzbekistan’s Civil Society Week: A New Chapter in State–Society Partnership

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Global Tourism Forum to Be Held in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026

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CECECO Launches Clean Energy Hackathon 2026 to Empower Youth Across the ECO Region
