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Azerbaijan Introduces One-Year Visa-Free Travel for Japanese Nationals
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (153+ words) Azerbaijan will grant Japanese citizens visa-free entry on a unilateral basis for one year, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov announced during his visit to Tokyo. Speaking at a meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, Bayramov said the initiative is intended…...
BYD Halts Work on T'rkiye Plant, Executive Says
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (375+ words) Chinese automaker BYD has paused plans for a factory in T'rkiye to concentrate on its production operations in Europe, a senior executive said on Tuesday. BYD said in 2024 it would invest $1 billion to build a plant in T'rkiye that would…...
Kyrgyzstan to Launch Direct Flights to Europe After EU Aviation Safety Decision
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (166+ words) Kyrgyzstan is preparing to launch direct flights to Europe next year following its removal from the European Union's aviation safety "blacklist" marking a major milestone for the country's aviation sector. The preparations are underway to restore direct air connectivity with…...
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Join Forces to Preserve Shared Historical Heritage
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (165+ words) Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are taking a new step toward strengthening cultural and scientific cooperation after signing an agreement aimed at preserving and modernizing their archival collections. Uzarchive, operating under Uzbekistan's Ministry of Justice, and the Archive of the President of…...
Iran Confiscates Property of Ex-Soccer Star Ali Karimi Amid Israel Allegations
4+ hour, 38+ min ago (236+ words) Iran has reportedly confiscated the financial assets and several properties of soccer star Ali Karimi due to alleged connections with Israel, according to a Monday post on X (formerly Twitter) by Tasnim News Agency, which is affiliated with the IRGC....
Kazakhstan Ready to Boost Russian Gas Transit to Uzbekistan
7+ hour, 14+ min ago (188+ words) Caspian Post - Kazakhstan Ready to Boost Russian Gas Transit to Uzbekistan Kazakhstan has signaled its readiness to increase the transit of Russian natural gas to Uzbekistan, highlighting its growing role as a key energy corridor in Central Asia. Speaking to…...
Iran Finalizes Travel Plan for 2026 World Cup Matches
21+ hour, 55+ min ago (209+ words) Iran's Football Federation has outlined travel arrangements for the national team's group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with players set to travel from their base in Mexico to host cities in the United States for each game. Federation spokesperson…...
FIFA Secretary General Meets with Iranian Delegation
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (123+ words) FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstr'm and Iran Football Federation President Mehdi Taj held online discussions after the Iranian team arrived in Mexico. A highly productive discussion focused on ensuring that Iran's participation in the tournament is smooth, The Caspian Post…...
Kazakhstan Opens Baikonur to More Foreign Visitors with Faster Permit Process
1+ day, 25+ min ago (279+ words) Kazakhstan is opening the doors wider to one of its most iconic attractions. Foreign tourists can now obtain permits to visit the legendary Baikonur Cosmodrome in just 10 days, a move aimed at boosting space tourism and attracting more international visitors,…...
Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan Strengthen Anti-Doping Cooperation with New Agreement
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (222+ words) Caspian Post - Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan Strengthen Anti-Doping Cooperation with New Agreement Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan have taken a significant step toward strengthening clean sport initiatives by signing a new cooperation memorandum between their national anti-doping agencies. The agreement was signed by Tahmina…...