The Times of Central Asia (TCA)
Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 06:53
The United States Embassy in Dushanbe, working in conjunction with the Export Control and Related Border Security program (EXBS), has provided seven new, all-purpose, 4-wheel drive, double cab pickup trucks to the Government of Tajikistan to enhance border security operations and prevent the smuggling of weapons of mass destruction, the U.S. Embassy said on June 7.
Friday, May 13, 2016 - 07:33
The director of the Central Asia and Kazakhstan Studies Department of the Russian Institute for Commonwealth of Independent States countries confirmed that the settlement of the mutual claims deal will allow Tashkent to increase its military purchases from Russia in the future by making it eligible to receive Russian military loans—which had not been previously possible, due to legislative restrictions.
Friday, May 6, 2016 - 06:57
As Russia is facing an economic downturn, it may constrain Moscow’s military aid to Central Asian countries. Here below we are republishing an article originally published by Stratfor, entitled “China will undermine Russia's military influence in Central Asia”, on Beijing’s expanding military influence in the region.
Friday, October 16, 2015 - 07:17
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, Maina Kiai, warned that a new bill amending the law on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Kazakhstan may compromise the independence of associations and also challenge their existence.
Friday, May 8, 2015 - 05:50
A three-day training on international best practices in hazardous waste management concluded on May 7 at the OSCE Office in Tajikistan.More than 25 government officials from relevant ministries and government agencies as well as representatives of civil society were informed of best practice in the disposal of hazardous waste and the securing and monitoring of hazardous waste sites.
Thursday, May 7, 2015 - 07:35
Turkmen President hosted an event focused on regional cooperation and coordination to counter the problem of illicit drugs in Central Asia. A regional anti-drug trafficking pact known as the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was renewed at the meeting.
Monday, May 4, 2015 - 07:12
Leaflets bearing the Islamic State (IS) symbol—a black banner—were found pinned on the walls of a school and a college late in April in the village of Khisaroy not far from Uzbekistan’s capital. The leaflets contained threats to the Uzbek authorities and their supporters among the population.
Friday, April 17, 2015 - 07:58
Ambassador George A. Krol delivered his first public speech as U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan on the broad and productive U.S.-Kazakhstan bilateral relationship. The Ambassador underscored the importance of the U.S.-Kazakhstan strategic partnership as well as people-to-people ties, the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan said.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 - 07:23
With Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran under threat, each from two sides, the self-styled Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) is now in an advanced state of capturing Afghanistan. After which, or simultaneously with which, it could launch an attack on the Ferghana Valley.
Friday, February 27, 2015 - 07:35
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a new Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program in Uzbekistan, the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent reported.