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2020-04-09

| Health
China earns billions selling faulty coronavirus equipment to nations in need
China earns billions selling faulty coronavirus equipment to nations in need

China, in a bid to appear as a benevolent power amid the crisis, has exported protective equipment around the world, but masks and tests have turned out to be useless.

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Central Asian countries pull together to fight intensifying coronavirus battle

2020-04-09

| Health
Central Asian countries pull together to fight intensifying coronavirus battle

The mutual co-operation of regional countries on information sharing and logistics is in sharp contrast to how Moscow is approaching the dangerous situation.
Coronavirus crisis highlights Uzbekistan's willingness to help neighbours

2020-04-08

| Health
Coronavirus crisis highlights Uzbekistan's willingness to help neighbours

Uzbekistan has sent trains full of aid to Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan as citizens work together to support each other.
US bolsters support for Central Asian states in fight against coronavirus

2020-04-07

| Health
US bolsters support for Central Asian states in fight against coronavirus

The US government through various programmes is helping equip laboratories, providing vital protective gear, and combating disinformation about the coronavirus throughout the region.
Moscow fights coronavirus 'fake news' at home, yet promotes it abroad

While authorities crack down on false information about COVID-19 inside Russia, the Kremlin is carrying out a co-ordinated effort to spread disinformation about the virus throughout the world.
Moscow fights coronavirus 'fake news' at home, yet promotes it abroad
Chinese cover-up of coronavirus fueled world pandemic, top official says

2020-04-06

| Health
Chinese cover-up of coronavirus fueled world pandemic, top official says

If China had been transparent about how dangerous COVID-19 was at the beginning, the world would have had time to react, saving thousands of lives and avoiding much of the current chaos.
International banks step in to help Central Asia mitigate coronavirus crisis

2020-04-06

| Health
International banks step in to help Central Asia mitigate coronavirus crisis

Initiatives by the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank are aimed at mobilising financing to combat the spread of the outbreak in the region.
Afghan forces arrest leader of 'Islamic State' Khorasan branch

2020-04-06

| Security
Afghan forces arrest leader of 'Islamic State' Khorasan branch

Special forces arrested Aslam Farooqi, leader of the IS Khorasan branch, and 19 other fighters of the group in a 'complex operation' in Kandahar Province.
EU, NATO denounce Russian, Chinese disinformation on COVID-19 pandemic

2020-04-03

| Media
EU, NATO denounce Russian, Chinese disinformation on COVID-19 pandemic

Disinformation and misinformation about the coronavirus continue to proliferate around the world, putting millions of lives at risk.
Kazakhstan bans Russian fuel imports in bid to buoy domestic producers

2020-04-03

| Energy
Kazakhstan bans Russian fuel imports in bid to buoy domestic producers

Kazakh refineries have been able to meet domestic demand since 2018 after modernising their facilities.
Uzbekistan, Afghanistan reaffirm co-operation amid coronavirus pandemic

2020-04-02

| Diplomacy
Uzbekistan, Afghanistan reaffirm co-operation amid coronavirus pandemic

Mirziyoyev and his Afghan counterpart Ghani vowed to work together to stop the spread of COVID-19 and reaffirmed their commitment to establishing peace in Afghanistan.
Moscow fights coronavirus 'fake news' at home, yet promotes it abroad

2020-04-01

| Crime & Justice
Moscow fights coronavirus 'fake news' at home, yet promotes it abroad

While authorities crack down on false information about COVID-19 inside Russia, the Kremlin is carrying out a co-ordinated effort to spread disinformation about the virus throughout the world.
Kazakhstan’s army, police join fight against coronavirus

2020-03-31

| Security
Kazakhstan’s army, police join fight against coronavirus

The Kazakh army is setting up biological protection units to perform disinfecting operations, while the police are helping to maintain preventive measures and order amid the emergency.
Coronavirus exposes hypocrisies of militant groups on health care

2020-03-30

| Terrorism
Coronavirus exposes hypocrisies of militant groups on health care

From the Taliban to the 'Islamic State', militant groups around the world have been forced by the deadly virus to advocate for better health of citizens, an about-face that amounts to a joke.
Central Asian migrants suffer amid Russia's bungled coronavirus response

2020-03-27

| Human Rights
Central Asian migrants suffer amid Russia's bungled coronavirus response

For weeks, Russian President Vladimir Putin had been expressing little concern of a COVID-19 outbreak in Russia. Now things are different.
Observers warn of return of illegal drug scourge in Turkmenistan

2020-03-26

| Crime & Justice
Observers warn of return of illegal drug scourge in Turkmenistan

After successfully battling drug trade and addiction years ago, Turkmenistan now faces a resurgence, with one official saying terrorist groups are trying to flood the country with narcotics.
Sealed borders strand Central Asian migrants in Moscow's airports

2020-03-26

| Human Rights
Sealed borders strand Central Asian migrants in Moscow's airports

Despite overcrowding and poor hygienic conditions, none of those waiting for up to several days at Russian airports had received disinfectant gel or surgical masks to protect against COVID-19.
G7 members slam China over coronavirus disinformation campaign

2020-03-26

| Media
G7 members slam China over coronavirus disinformation campaign

Beijing continues to spread conspiracy theories on social media and is now attempting to appear to the world as a benevolent power with no responsibility for the COVID-19 outbreak.
Uzbekistan urges public to be wary of coronavirus falsehoods

2020-03-25

| Society
Uzbekistan urges public to be wary of coronavirus falsehoods

The Uzbek government and religious leaders are taking drastic steps to thwart unsubstantiated rumours about the deadly virus.
Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran

2020-03-24

| Health
Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran

Despite overwhelming evidence, leaders in China, Russia and Iran are spreading disinformation about the origin of COVID-19, each for their own malign reasons.
Arrests of IS suspects in Kazakhstan show that group is still active

2020-03-24

| Terrorism
Arrests of IS suspects in Kazakhstan show that group is still active

Because Kazakhstan sits in the heart of Eurasia, the country is an attractive area for IS recruiters, according to analysts.
Central Asia warily eyes Putin's constitutional changes to extend rule

2020-03-23

| Politics
Central Asia warily eyes Putin's constitutional changes to extend rule

The Russian president is taking advantage of panic over the coronavirus and the world economy to extend his rule into 2036, say observers in Central Asia.
Iran rejects US help to fight coronavirus as number of infections soar

2020-03-23

| Health
Iran rejects US help to fight coronavirus as number of infections soar

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected vital help even as Iran becomes a greater threat to world health with its increasing number of infected and its ill-advised policies.
Authorities warn of the fatal consequences of Russia's coronavirus propaganda

2020-03-20

| Media
Authorities warn of the fatal consequences of Russia's coronavirus propaganda

Pro-Kremlin media outlets are putting lives at risk by mounting a 'significant campaign' to spread false and misleading information about the deadly virus.
US donates protective equipment to Central Asia to halt spread of coronavirus

2020-03-19

| Health
US donates protective equipment to Central Asia to halt spread of coronavirus

The United States is donating equipment, including gloves, masks and isolation gowns, to help health workers protect themselves while caring for coronavirus patients.
Kazakhstan's new foreign policy strategy eyes global co-operation

2020-03-18

| Security
Kazakhstan's new foreign policy strategy eyes global co-operation

A new policy document stresses safeguarding the country's territorial integrity, strengthening global and regional security systems and creating a broad counter-terrorism coalition.
Moscow fights coronavirus 'fake news' at home, yet promotes it abroad
Moscow fights coronavirus 'fake news' at home, yet promotes it abroad

While authorities crack down on false information about COVID-19 inside Russia, the Kremlin is carrying out a co-ordinated effort to spread disinformation about the virus throughout the world.

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