February

February 10, 2023

Over 17,600 dead in powerful earthquakes in southern Türkiye

Monday’s twin quakes, centered in Kahramanmaras, affected several other provinces
February 10, 2023

Biden’s Top Russia Adviser Departs as Ukraine Conflict Drags On

President Joe Biden’s top adviser on Russia at the National Security Council is leaving his post as the US continues to grapple with the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine
February 8, 2023

Caucasus, Central Asian countries express condolences over deadly quake in Türkiye

At least 912 killed, 5,385 injured after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Türkiye’s southern provinces, says President Erdogan
February 8, 2023

UN Representative Praises Kazakhstan’s Role in Promoting Security Cooperation in Central Asia

Kazakh First Deputy Foreign Minister Kairat Umarov discussed multilateral cooperation in the Central Asia region with Natalia Gherman on Feb. 2
February 8, 2023

Turkey earthquake: Death toll could increase eight-fold, WHO says

The death toll from a strong earthquake in south-eastern Turkey, near Syria’s border, could rise eight-fold, the World Health Organisation has warned
February 6, 2023

7.4 magnitude quake that jolted Türkiye felt in several countries, including Syria, Iraq

Powerful earthquake kills at least 100 people, also felt in Egypt, Lebanon, Northern Cyprus, Greek Cypriot Administration
February 6, 2023

Agreement on trade, economic cooperation between Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Turkmenistan approved – decree

President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree approving the “Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the Government of Turkmenistan on trade and economic cooperation”
February 6, 2023

Hong Kong-China Border Reopens as City Looks to Rebuild Economy

Mainland visitor levels could rise to 78% of 2019 levels: BI
February 1, 2023

Russia concerned about ‘escalation’ around Iran

Top Russian diplomat criticizes remarks by US Secretary of State about ‘military options to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons
February 1, 2023

Pakistan mosque blast: What is behind the deadly attack?

Authorities are investigating how a suicide bomber killed at least 100 people at a mosque in a high security zone in Peshawar, Pakistan