Tag: Radio Liberty

In Central Asia, a fascinating trend is emerging as leaders increasingly appoint their daughters to pivotal diplomatic positions-a practice now ...

Central Asian nations are stepping into a high-stakes gamble as they engage with the Taliban after Afghanistan's takeover. Striving to ...

Russians battle an intense heatwave as temperatures skyrocket across the country. Meanwhile, Kyrgyzstan comes alive with a thrilling equestrian event, ...

Kyrgyzstan has launched a new campaign promoting traditional Kyrgyz names as part of a broader de-Russification effort, aiming to strengthen ...

Russia's grip on the South Caucasus is loosening as regional powers and Western players step up their involvement. This changing ...

A move to arrest a prominent Armenian archbishop triggered a violent clash, intensifying the ongoing standoff between the church and ...

Central Asian countries are working hard to manage public reactions as tensions soar over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Authorities stress the ...

As the Taliban seeks global recognition, Russia, China, and India are ramping up their efforts to carve out influence in ...

The U.S. has taken a bold step by deporting over 100 Central Asian nationals in partnership with Uzbekistan, highlighting a ...

Uzbek farmers are reporting pressure to surrender their land to Chinese companies, raising concerns about sovereignty and agricultural independence. The ...

As the cotton harvest approaches, Turkmen teachers are being called away from their classrooms and into the fields, sparking worries ...

In a groundbreaking development, Russia has officially taken the Taliban off its list of terrorist organizations, marking a pivotal shift ...

In Turkmenistan, bribery has woven itself into the fabric of everyday life, with officials leveraging their power to extract money ...

Central Asian state media have largely kept quiet about Russia's war in Ukraine, showcasing a careful stance on a conflict ...

The recent deportation of Afghan asylum seekers from Tajikistan has sparked a wave of public outrage like never before. Critics ...

The ambitious Power of Siberia-2 pipeline project, designed to boost gas exports from Russia to China via Mongolia, is currently ...

In Uzbekistan's relentless campaign against personal expression, an Olympic champion and a beloved singer have found themselves in the crosshairs ...

Uzbekistan's stunning achievements at the Olympics have ignited a wave of national pride and sparked a sense of unity throughout ...

Syria's recent political shifts have sparked intrigue and concern regarding Russia's naval presence in the region. The emergence of a ...

As tensions rise, all eyes are on Saudi Arabia and its potential to act as a mediator in the fraught ...