ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has become the first Central Asian country to join Pax Silica, a U.S.-led international technology initiative focused on artificial intelligence and supply chain security, a move officials say will expand investment opportunities and strengthen the country’s position in the global technology sector,...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Archaeologists studying the ancient settlement of Karakabak in Kazakhstan’s Mangistau Region say new findings indicate the site was part of extensive trade routes linking East and West across Eurasia. The archaeological site, located in the Tupkaragan District on the Caspian Sea coast, dates from the first to sixth ...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan and Russia have launched a pilot project for driverless freight transportation between the two countries, marking a new phase in the digitalization of Eurasian logistics and cross-border transport infrastructure. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced the initiative during a joint press conferen...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — The Uzbek city of Namangan has set a Guinness World Record after more than 29.4 million flowers were planted by hand in preparation for the 65th International Flower Festival, organizers announced. According to the Guinness World Records website, Namangan earned the title for the “largest number of flowers collect...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Central Asia recorded the world’s fastest-growing startup ecosystem among all sub-regions in 2026, according to a new global survey that named Uzbekistan as “Country of the Year 2026” for its rapid rise in the technology and innovation sector. The Global Startup Ecosystem Index Report 2026, compiled by StartupBlin...
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Kyrgyz schoolchildren won seven medals at the Open International Biology Olympiad 2026, according to Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Education. The competition was held from May 15 to 22 at the Sirius Educational Center in Sochi and brought together more than 100 young biologists from 18 countries. The Kyrgyz team, repres...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — An Australia-based Afghan refugee, Zakia Ahmad, has become the first Afghan woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, according to her expedition organizers. Ahmad, who is also known as “River,” reached the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) peak at 7:20 a.m. local time on May 21, completing a climb she said was intended [...
YEREVAN, Armenia (MNTV) — Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to continue the delimitation of their shared border from north to south, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced. According to Armenian media cited by Caliber.Az, Pashinyan said the legal basis for the delimitation process had already been established. “The Almaty Declarati...
BAKU, Azerbaijan (MNTV) — Azerbaijan’s State Service for the Protection, Development and Restoration of Cultural Heritage has won the “Best State Innovation in Heritage Protection” award in an international competition organized by the British publication Global Brand Magazine. According to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Culture, the award recognize...
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — More than 1,300 glaciers in Tajikistan have completely disappeared, raising growing concerns over water security and environmental stability across Central Asia, President Emomali Rahmon said at the Astana summit. Rahmon said Tajikistan, which generates up to 60% of Central Asia’s water resources, is facing accele...
