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Why is Central Asia becoming a new battleground for global powers?

Central Asia is rapidly transforming into one of the world’s most strategically contested regions as major global powers compete for influence over energy resources, trade corridors, transportation routes, critical minerals, security partnerships, and geopolitical positioning across the heart of Eurasia.

15 May 2026-13:19
Lavrov says US-Russia relations show no real progress

Sergei Lavrov said relations between Russia and the United States have shown little real progress despite renewed dialogue between the two countries.

13 May 2026-10:59
First Azerbaijani oil shipment arrives in Japan amid supply shift

A tanker carrying the first shipment of Azerbaijani crude oil has arrived in Japan, marking a new step in Tokyo’s efforts to diversify energy supplies amid heightened instability in the Middle East and disruptions in traditional shipping routes.

12 May 2026-11:49
Russia and US warned: Resuming nuclear tests may spiral out of control

The head of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization has warned that the world could face renewed nuclear testing if major powers such as the United States or Russia resume tests, raising concerns over a potential escalation in global nuclear tensions.

01 May 2026-11:10
King Charles urges US to help defend Ukraine – VIDEO

King Charles III made an explicit call for the U.S. to help fund defense for Ukraine, comparing the situation to NATO’s support of the U.S. following 9/11.

29 Apr 2026-10:29
Asia sees biggest military spending surge since 2009

Military spending across Asia and Oceania recorded its fastest annual growth in more than a decade in 2025, reflecting rising geopolitical tensions and shifting security priorities.

27 Apr 2026-09:35
Russia and Ukraine swap 193 prisoners each

Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed a new prisoner-of-war exchange on Friday, with both sides releasing 193 detainees each in a deal facilitated by international mediators.

24 Apr 2026-17:57
Iran grants Hormuz transit fee exemptions for some countries

24 Apr 2026-12:14
Europe seeks a way to get by without the U.S.

Europe’s confidence in the United States as its long-standing security guarantor has been steadily weakening. The policies of the current U.S. administration are increasingly convincing European leaders that the era in which Washington served as an unquestioned protective umbrella for the continent may be drawing to a close.

20 Apr 2026-11:54
NATO won’t collapse, US will defend allies: Estonia

NATO remains resilient and the United States would defend its allies in the event of a Russian attack, Estonia’s defence minister has said, despite rising tensions within the alliance.

17 Apr 2026-10:00