Putin pledges Russia’s support to end US-led war on Iran
The Russian and Iranian presidents met in Turkmenistan ahead of regional summit.
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Arkadag FC all-conquering in a bizarre football season in Turkmenistan
The new club, a project of the former president, won all its matches en route to claiming Turkmenistan’s title.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 584
As the war enters its 584th day, these are the main developments.
Blinken in Central Asia to boost ties amid Russia-Ukraine war
US secretary of state to meet with counterparts of five Central Asian countries on visits to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Ukraine war: Is Central Asia loosening ties with Russia?
After Uzbekistan’s unexpected pro-Ukraine statement, analysts say traditional regional dynamics could be shifting.
Turkmenistan leader’s son wins presidential election
The election commission announces after an unusual delay that Serdar Berdymukhamedov secured nearly 73 percent of votes.
Turkmenistan votes, president’s son expected to win
Nine candidates are on the ballot but Serdar Berdymukhamedov, son of the incumbent, is expected to triumph.
Turkmenistan to hold early presidential election on March 12
The news comes after the president suggested he was ready to resign, with his son likely to become the successor.
India’s Modi, Central Asian leaders pledge closer economic ties
A declaration after Thursday’s summit said the nations reached regional consensus on the issues related to Afghanistan.
US issues religious freedom ‘concern’ list, removes Nigeria
US removes Nigeria from list of ‘countries of particular concern’ regarding religious freedom, adds 10 other countries.
![The removal of Nigeria from the list comes a day before US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to arrive there as part of an African tour [Andrew Harnik/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021-11-16T052842Z_434459012_RC2HVQ9XZOQ5_RTRMADP_3_USA-AFRICA-DIPLOMACY.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Turkmenistan’s dissidents fear crackdown in Turkish exile
Turkmen exiles in Turkey say they face the threat of arbitrary arrest and deportation, as well as violent attacks.
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