Central Asia

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan, EMSC says

Hijab bans in Muslim-majority nations trigger global dialogue on secularism and religious freedom

Russia takes an American astronaut to the space station

Three dead in gas explosion at Uzbekistan mosque, authorities say

Russian defence minister inspects training in Caspian Sea

Uzbekistan Roundup: US funding cuts on HIV programmes, top military power ranking, bilateral ties with Qatar

European measles cases doubled in 2024 after vaccinaton levels fell post-COVID

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sign deal to end long-running border dispute

Analysis-BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides

Four Islamic State-affiliated militants killed in Dagestan, Russia says

Russia wants migrants from new countries to help plug labour shortage, Interfax reports

New EU sanctions target airlines operating domestic flights in Russia

Azerbaijan closes Russian media outlet's office, denies reporter for US broadcaster right to work