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China just locked Central Asia’s uranium and copper supply

Kazakhstan’s oil buyers want more. Its pipes say no.

Hong Kong just bet $1.65 billion on Central Asia. The real trade is zero.

Hong Kong is quietly becoming Central Asia’s privatisation banker

Taliban’s 50 decrees erase Afghan women from public life, UN warns of gender persecution

Asian travellers now drive global tourism demand, reshaping routes and hotel rates

Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee cut by 50% until 2027

Europe faces six-week jet fuel shortage, threatening UK summer flights to Spain and Portugal

Lufthansa grounds 27 aircraft due to fuel crisis, cutting short-haul flights through 2026

Canadians can visit China visa-free until December 2026

Tajikistan: Gorno-Badakhshan region requires special permit — travel advisories in effect

Turkmenistan visa update: New e-visa system set to eliminate Letter of Invitation requirement