The UK has sanctioned two Iranian nationals for alleged involvement in hostile activity on behalf of the Iranian regime. The Iranian ambassador was summoned and told that Britain would not tolerate threats on its soil.
Kazakhstan generated 91.7 billion kWh of electricity in the first nine months of the year. Around 2.4 GW of conventional power capacity is planned to come online this year to reduce the shortfall.
Transit freight volumes through Kazakhstan rose 13.1% in the first nine months of 2026. Deputy Transport Minister Maksat Kaliakparov reported the figure at a government meeting.
Annual inflation in Kazakhstan eased to 9.3% in September, down from 9.8% in August. The government and the National Bank are continuing measures to curb inflationary pressure.
Kazakhstan’s GDP grew 4.2% in the first nine months of the year. Serik Zhumangarin presented a report on the country’s socio-economic development at a government meeting.
Tajikistan’s transport minister Azim Ibrohim met Japanese Ambassador Keiko Furuta to discuss a proposed bridge over the Kofarnihon River. The project is receiving financial support from JICA.
Baktybek Kudaibergenov, head of Kyrgyzstan’s National Statistical Committee, presented the country’s experience using administrative data in official statistics at a CIS forum in Yerevan.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun opposed Panamanian lawmakers’ initiative to engage with Taiwan and warned of serious consequences for crossing Beijing’s red lines on the issue.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. She said UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 settled the issue of China’s representation at the United Nations.
US programs give homeless veterans a safe place to stay while connecting them with healthcare, employment support and permanent housing. Services are tailored to each veteran’s needs.
The US Bureau of Industry and Security has eased licensing requirements for civilian exports to Syria. Applications involving other dual-use items will be reviewed case by case.
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree ending the mandates of maslikhats at all levels ahead of schedule. He held consultations with Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and Kurultai Chairperson Aibek Dadebay before signing it.
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