The US Treasury Department sanctioned companies and individuals it says helped move Iranian goods and conceal vessel owners. Seven cargo ships were also blocked.
Kazakhstan has set a strategic goal of becoming a global hub for Physical AI, which can control robots, autonomous transport and manufacturing. The goal was discussed by Deputy Prime Minister Zhaslan Madiyev and NVIDIA founder Jensen Huang.
The Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan 2026 international conference and exhibition opened at the country’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry on October 21. More than 130 major companies from the global fuel and energy market have exhibition stands.
The US Mission to Kazakhstan has announced the American Corners network’s 2026–2027 events program. Activities will take place in ten cities across the country.
The UK and Oman plan to strengthen ties in security, defence, investment, green growth and education. Their joint statement followed Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s state visit to the UK on 20–22 October.
Spain’s Interterritorial Council of the National Health System has approved common access criteria for proton therapy. Equipment is due to come online in stages from the first quarter of 2027.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi in Samarkand. They discussed bilateral partnership, economic cooperation and security in Central Asia.
A spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office said efforts by Taiwan's ruling party to sever economic ties with the mainland are doomed to fail. Cross-strait trade reached $301.18 billion from January to September.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to raise bilateral ties to the level of a strategic partnership. Three documents were signed after their meeting.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed plans for the new city of Yangi Karshi and a tourism complex along the Karshi Main Canal. The preliminary master plan for the city is designed for 500,000 residents.
The United States and five Central Asian countries say they will strengthen their long-term partnership under the C5+1 format. Their joint statement followed a ministerial meeting in Samarkand on October 19.
The US Treasury has proposed rules restricting large institutional investors from buying single-family homes. Public comments are due within 30 days after the proposal is published in the Federal Register.
Taiwan-side figures show 2.492 million trips by Taiwan residents to mainland China from January to August, up 19.63% year on year. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office criticized efforts to hinder the visits.
Kazakhstan has established the Interior Ministry’s departmental medal “Халық қаһарманы Ғазиз Байтасов.” Police Captain Gaziz Baitasov gave his life protecting civilians.
The Dutch Senate approved two laws covering the return and detention of foreign nationals. They change detention rules, allow some people to be designated undesirable and abolish fines against the IND for late asylum decisions.
Members of Italy’s parliamentary delegations are taking part in an international mission to observe Serbia’s snap parliamentary elections. The mission’s preliminary findings will be presented in Belgrade on October 26.
Authorities burned 607 kg of drugs seized in different parts of Afghanistan’s Panjshir province. The destruction took place in the presence of local Islamic Emirate officials.
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