Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

RARE PHOTOS: 2 | Rare Historical Photos

Deccan Gold Mines shares rally 13% after maiden gold doré production at Altyn Tor Project

Deccan Gold Mines shares surged over 13% after the company announced the production of its first gold doré at the Altyn Tor Gold Project in Kyrgyzstan. The milestone validates the upgraded processing circuit and de-risks the project ahead of commercial production. The gold doré was produced through a successful proof-of-concept…

The Economic Times

Dordoi Bazaar: How a shipping container market became the commercial heart of Central Asia

On the outskirts of Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, sits Dordoi Bazaar, a sprawling 100-hectare market built almost entirely from stacked shipping containers, now recognised as the largest wholesale and retail trading hub in Central Asia. What began in the chaotic years following the collapse of the Soviet Union has…

The Times of India

Kyrgyzstan's 2021 water crisis inspired a plan using helicopters to spray coal dust on mountain snow to release water for drought-stricken farms

Kyrgyzstan considered scattering coal dust on snow to accelerate melting during a 2021 water shortage. This idea aimed to increase river flows but carried significant environmental risks. Dark particles absorb more sunlight, causing snow to melt faster, a scientifically proven effect. However, accelerating melt does not guarantee increased usable water…

The Times of India

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Kyrgyzstan’s Dordoi Bazaar: a world made from shipping containers and a city within a city

When I left Ainura’s container-shop at the Dordoi Bazaar in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, I found the market eerily quiet. I had not noticed the passing of time, while she generously shared her life story with me.

The Conversation

In 2021, Kyrgyzstan’s water crisis forced officials to watch mountain glaciers melt as farms ran short of water

In 2021, Kyrgyzstan confronted a severe irrigation emergency as low reservoir levels diminished water supplies. Rivers that typically sustain farmland struggled to deliver, highlighting the nation's heavy dependence on snow and glacial melt. The combination of decreasing snowpacks and rising temperatures is disrupting the vital natural water cycle, affecting millions…

The Times of India

‘Poirot’s hotel was the place to stay in Istanbul’: the book that inspired my travels

Falling in love with a novel motivated these five travel writers to immerse themselves in locations from the Yukon and Kyrgyzstan to the Côte d’Azur

The Guardian - UK

From the Ring to the Classroom: Kyrgyz Boxer and National Team Member Bektur Turdubaev Pursues His American Dream in California

When Bektur Turdubaev stepped into the ring for the first time, he didn’t know that boxing would one day help him survive college presentations in a foreign language.

inkl

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Kyrgyzstan's Tamchy SFIT opens a new route for Indian business into Eurasia

Kyrgyzstan has launched the Tamchy Special Financial Investment Territory on Lake Issyk-Kul. This new jurisdiction aims to attract foreign investment and facilitate cross-border business operations. Companies from several nations have already registered as its first resident businesses. The territory offers a zero tax regime for qualifying residents for up to…

The Economic Times

Musical chairs at the UN Security Council

The UN General Assembly has a busy year ahead. First, the members have chosen their new president to preside over the 81st General Assembly. Then, the 193 members picked five new non-permanent members to serve on the 15-member Security Council. Later in the year, the full Assembly will choose a…

Bangkok Post

Kyrgyzstan elected to UN Security Council for first time in its history

Kyrgyzstan was elected to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member for 2027-2028, marking a rare win for Central Asia.

Euronews

Southern energy corridors set to dominate supplies to Europe, global leaders say

The rapid reshape of global energy supply routes and markets is a key focus at the Baku Energy Week 2026.

Euronews

Kyrgyzstan calls for more Asian, African and Latin American seats on UN Security Council

As he announced his country's candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev called for its reform to include greater representation from Asia, Africa and South America.

Euronews

Silvercorp Metals Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

Silvercorp Metals (NYSEAMERICAN:SVM) reported record fourth-quarter and fiscal 2026 financial results, driven by sharply higher realized silver prices and continued cash generation from its Chinese operations, President Lon Shaver said on the company’s earnings call. Shaver said fourth-quarter reve

MarketBeat

How to have your own ‘Race Across the World’ adventure across Central Asia

Interest in tours to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia has increased since featuring on the programme

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Euronews

Turkic leaders drive their alliance towards an 'influential geopolitical power centre'

Turkic states' leaders have joined forces to advance digital and AI expansion projects in conjunction with their regional push for trade, energy, transportation, infrastructure, and regional connectivity developments to address the world's urgent "critical issues".

inkl

When to Travel to Central Asia: Best Seasons, Routes and Hidden Advantages

In many destinations, choosing when to travel is a matter of preference. In Central Asia, it is a strategic decision that shapes the entire journey.

Euronews

Three Central Asian countries jointly building 2,000 MW hydropower plant

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are set to launch a joint hydropower plant with a capacity of nearly 2,000 MW.

The Independent UK

How to apply for the next series of Race Across the World

The BBC’s BAFTA-winning adventure series, Race Across the World , has opened applications for its next series. The popular show is seeking adventurous duos to embark on an epic journey across land and sea. Producers are keen to hear from a diverse range of applicants, from seasoned globetrotters to complete…

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - UK

Take action over officials in Kyrgyzstan ‘helping Russia evade sanctions’, MPs and peers say

British foreign secretary told to impose new measures as ruble-pegged cryptocurrency A7A5 is supported in country

Euronews

Central Asian leaders back proposal for UN water agency

Leaders from across Central Asia, alongside representatives from countries including Georgia, Armenia, Mongolia and Azerbaijan, are taking part in discussions on regional environmental priorities.

The Times of India

A lost ‘Silk Road’ city found beneath Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan stuns archaeologists

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a large medieval settlement on the lakebed of Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, that rewrites our understanding of trading routes in Central Asia. The settlement was discovered near the village of Toru Aygir, and was once part of an important urban centre along the Silk Road…

Euronews

Italian arms dealer pleads guilty to selling ammunition to Russia in US court

A sales manager at a large Italian weapons distributor was arrested in the US for selling arms to Russia. He pleaded guilty in court to having created a network of companies to circumvent restrictions imposed by US law, according to US authorities.

Euronews

Authorities probe spike in Portuguese exports to Russia-tied countries

Countries with close ties to Russia have seen an increase in imports of Portuguese products that are under EU sanctions following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Euronews

Kyrgyzstan: A prime destination for nature tourism, mountain adventures and nomadic hospitality

With more than 90% of the country covered by mountain ranges, Kyrgyzstan offers visitors an impressive natural spectacle.

Euronews

EU 'won't shy away' from new sanctions on Russia if G7 allies fail to reach deal

Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said a G7 deal is not an "absolute precondition" for a full ban on maritime services for Russian tankers. Brussels wants the new sanctions approved by 24 February.

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the UN Security Council

427 stories

UNSC

323 stories

the UN General Assembly

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.