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IOI outlines new areas for cooperation with Turkmenistan on Caspian Sea (Exclusive)

UAE prepares for worst-case scenario amid Iran-US tensions

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) hopes that the crisis between Iran and the United States can be resolved peacefully, but is also prepared for a possible escalation.

Azerbaijan Customs Committee allocates $68,100 for financial consulting

Qatari LNG tanker comes under attack in Persian Gulf

The Al Mayeda liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker, owned by Qatar's Nakilat shipping company, came under attack in the Persian Gulf on the evening of October 30.

Kazakh Ophthalmologist Puts Down Roots in Hong Kong With Award-Winning Eye-Tech Venture

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. HONG-KONG – Kazakh ophthalmologist Mukhit Kulmaganbetov has spent the past five years building a medical technology career in Hong Kong, developing an award-winning screening device aimed at detecting age-related macular degeneration …

Almaty’s Murals Turn City Walls Into Open-Air Galleries, Reflecting History and Identity

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – From a snow leopard against a mountain backdrop to portraits of celebrated Kazakh artists and scenes inspired by the city’s past, Almaty’s murals have transformed residential facades into an open-air gallery, bringing art int…

Shipping Strikes In Hormuz Leave Both Sides With Economic Pain

By Gerry Doyle Oct 31, 2026 (Bloomberg) –As US President Donald Trump threatens renewed attacks against Iran, Tehran’s intermittent strikes on commercial vessels have left the two sides locked in a painful...

Taiwan Says China Harassing Shipping With East Coast Patrol

TAIPEI, Nov 1 (Reuters) – China’s Coast Guard is harassing shipping with its latest patrol off Taiwan’s east coast and trying to exert a fictional jurisdiction, the Taiwanese Coast Guard said, adding it had sent its own ships to keep...

Russia Extends Ban On Most Diesel Exports Through January

By Bloomberg News Oct 31, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Russia’s government has extended a general ban on diesel exports by producers until the end of January while still allowing some volumes to flow...

Farid Rasulov's Long Live, Caspian exhibition opens at Baku's OTAQ gallery

A solo exhibition by Azerbaijani artist Farid Rasulov, titled Long Live, Caspian! (Yaşa, Xəzər!), has opened at the OTAQ gallery in Baku's Icherisheher, exploring the ecological challenges facing the Caspian Sea through contemporary art.

Iran’s IRGC Navy Says Four Tankers Catch Fire In Strait Of Hormuz

DUBAI, Oct 30 (Reuters) – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy said on Friday that four oil tankers had caught fire and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, while attempting to use what it described as unauthorised routes,...

Zelensky arrives in Istanbul for Erdogan talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he arrived in Istanbul with his team ahead of talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with Black Sea shipping among the issues on the agenda.

Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan seek to expand cooperation in logistics and AI

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are exploring new opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation in logistics, information technology, advanced technologies and artificial intelligence.

Kazakhstan Establishes Diplomatic Relations With All UN Member States

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan has completed the establishment of diplomatic relations with all United Nations (UN) member states after signing a joint communiqué with Nauru (Naoero), becoming the 195th country with which Kazakhstan has establis…

One Number Could Save Life: Why Kazakhstan Needs Unified Emergency Hotline

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. Editor’s note: The Astana Times continues a section featuring articles by our readers. As a platform that values diverse perspectives and meaningful conversations, we believe that this section provides space for readers to share their…

Uzbekistan, 11 countries eye 2027 rail freight tariffs at Tariff Conference

Path of Abai: Novel That Preserved World of Kazakh Life

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Abai is widely regarded as the founder of modern Kazakh written literature and one of the country’s most influential thinkers. His poetry and “Words of Edification,” a collection of philosophical reflections on morality, educ…

Kazakhstan’s Aviation Industry Gains as FlyArystan Joins IATA

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s low-cost airline FlyArystan has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA), an industry body representing airlines worldwide. Photo credit: FlyArystan. IATA represents more than 370 airlines across…

Uzbekistan’s regional loan portfolio reaches $30.17B, accounting for 54.9%

Strike Threat at Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports Delayed as Union and Employers Extend Talks

A potential strike threatening operations at some of the busiest container terminals in the United States has been pushed back after the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore...

How MARAD Cut Years Off Deepwater Port Reviews Without Changing Environmental Standards

As gCaptain reported earlier this week, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced its approval of the $8.2 billion Texas ST LNG export port application, a major development for U.S. energy production. But the announcement also highlighted another significant milestone: the fastest deepwater port license review in …

Grimaldi Warns U.S. Port Fees Could Force Ships Out of American Trades

Italian shipping giant Grimaldi Group is warning that reinstating U.S. port fees on foreign-built vehicle carriers could force it to redeploy vessels away from American trades, potentially disrupting shipping services...

Anti-War Protests Spread Across Global Ports as Dockworkers Target Arms Trade

Dockworkers across 113 ports in 22 countries staged coordinated strikes and protests Friday, disrupting cargo operations and ferry services as part of a global campaign opposing arms shipments to Israel...

Tanker Hit by Limpet Mines in Strait of Hormuz as New Threat to Shipping Emerges

A tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was attacked by a small boat that attached two explosive devices to its hull, triggering an engine room fire and temporarily disabling the...

News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s US Air Links, AI Investment and Infrastructure Plans

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest explores United Airlines’ interest in potential flights to Kazakhstan, Nvidia’s engagement with the countr…

Halyk Bank to Tap Global Startup Network to Develop AI Solutions

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Halyk Bank and international innovation platform Plug and Play have announced plans to establish a joint artificial intelligence (AI) competence center in Almaty to develop digital services, strengthen cybersecur…

Türkiye tenders eastern Middle Corridor upgrade: 26-fold capacity increase

Türkiye has invited bids to rehabilitate and electrify the railway between Divriği and the Georgian border, part of its section of the Middle Corridor. The work is divided into three lots that should greatly increase capacity on the route. Proposals are due on 22 December. Türkiye published the tender notice earlier t…

Port of Gothenburg nearly doubles storage capacity at Arken terminal

The Port of Gothenburg has almost doubled the storage capacity of its Arken Intermodal Terminal. It did so without expanding the site. By rebuilding one of the terminal’s through tracks, about 4,000 square metres of handling space for trailers and other units has been freed up. The Swedish Port of Gothenburg announced…

Weekend Picks: Welcoming November With Music and More

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Unwind this weekend after a busy work week by visiting engaging exhibitions and sporting events. The Astana Times editorial team has curated a special list of events perfect for enjoying with friends and family. Photo credit:…

Tanker in Strait of Hormuz Hit by Limpet Mines, Security Sources Say

A small boat attached two limpet mines to the hull of a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz causing a fire in its engine room and temporarily disabling the vessel, in the first successful use of such explosives in the waterway since the US war with Iran began in February, maritime sources said on Friday.