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Central Asia: The new global frontline for synthetic drugs and cybercrime

The rise of synthetic drugs and digital trafficking methods is forcing a shift in global anti-narcotics strategies.

22 Apr 2026-16:25
Nigeria targets $1B monthly diaspora inflows amid reforms

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has called on commercial banks to take advantage of recent financial reforms to increase monthly diaspora transfers to $1 billion by the end of 2026, amid improving economic conditions and ongoing structural reforms.

22 Apr 2026-10:55
Trump urges Fed nominee Warsh to cut rates quickly

Donald Trump said he would be disappointed if his nominee for Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, does not move quickly to cut interest rates once confirmed by the Senate.

21 Apr 2026-17:16
6.0 earthquake hits Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Tuesday, shaking parts of the East Nusa Tenggara province, according to authorities.

21 Apr 2026-10:55
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to host Central Asian counterparts in Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to hold a high-level meeting with the foreign ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan in Moscow on April 17, 2026.

17 Apr 2026-14:12
Central Asia meets Germany in Khiva: focus on 400 billion economy and young population

The inaugural Central Asia – Germany expert forum opened in the historic city of Khiva, Uzbekistan, on April 16, 2026.

17 Apr 2026-14:06
Hong Kong banks dependent on Swift are warned of new US sanctions

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said on Thursday that China stands ready to work with Turkmenistan to take the 20th anniversary of their strategic cooperation in the natural gas sector as an opportunity to further enhance the quality and efficiency of energy cooperation.

17 Apr 2026-10:24
Türkiye’s housing market sees continued "Real" decline amid high iInflation

New data released on Thursday, April 16, 2026, reveals that Türkiye’s property market is undergoing a period of correction. While home prices are still climbing in nominal terms, they continue to lose value when adjusted for inflation a trend that has persisted for over a year.

16 Apr 2026-13:14
China, Vietnam pledge to fully utilize inter-Party channels

Cai Qi, a senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC), held talks with Tran Cam Tu, member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC) and permanent member of the Secretariat of the CPVCC, in Beijing on Wednesday, with both sides pledging to fully utilize their inter-Party channels.

15 Apr 2026-20:38
Afghanistan pivots to alternative trade routes as Pakistan transit remains blocked

Multiple requests have been made for Indian goods to be transported to Afghanistan by land, but Pakistan has consistently rejected these demands.

15 Apr 2026-14:02