China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway construction making progress
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Kazakhstan revising expectations
An exchange of signals confirming readiness to hold a trilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump, and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen is underway, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, The Caspian Post reports, citing Vesti.
The State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) and Kazakhstan's national oil and gas company KazMunayGas have discussed expanding cooperation on transporting Kazakh oil through Azerbaijan.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that it destroyed two US-made Lucas drones near the port of Bandar Khamir in Hormozgan Province.
Kazakhstan's National Security Committee has dismantled an international drug trafficking network operating in the Caspian Sea, detaining five people and seizing nearly 109 kilograms of narcotics.
From oil transit and the Middle Corridor to a trans-Caspian internet link and green energy, cooperation between Baku and Astana is becoming increasingly practical. Both countries have ambitious plans, but their success will depend on overcoming logistical, financial and trade challenges.
The Middle Corridor is becoming an increasingly important connection between China and Europe, and Azerbaijan occupies a central position in its development. The country is a key hub in the Caspian segment of the route: the Port of Baku and the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway connect Central Asia with Türkiye and European m…
Astana gets shout-out for reviving Northern Aral Sea.
The rise in the number of Turkish shipyards from 37 in 2002 to about 85 today has substantially increased the country’s newbuild capacity but shiprepair and maintenance continues to account for much of the industry’s maritime activity, as more shipowners extend vessel service life. For instance, Turkish yards, concent…
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake has struck Türkiye, The Caspian Post reports, citing the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program increased by 14.4% in 2025, reaching $8.8 billion, according to the Kazakh government's press service.
TURKEY: Şanlıurfa municipality has let a contract to construct the first phase of the city’s future light rail system to a consortium of Sigma İnşaat, Emreray Enerji and Vestan İnşaat. The consortium submitted a winning bid of TL3.39bn, the lowest of seven bids received. Phase 1 involves construction of a 14 km north-…
The seven OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met virtually on 1 November 2026, to review global market conditions and outlook. The seven participating countries decided to main…
Companies from Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have signed two documents outlining cooperation on a new trans-Caspian ferry system called the Caspian Bridge, an intermodal freight terminal and a joint venture.
China’s growing engagement with Azerbaijan reflects an increasingly structured, diversified and long-term approach to the South Caucasus. Beijing sees Baku as an important connection between China, Central Asia, the South Caucasus and European markets. Energy and transit remain significant, while investment, green tec…
Somali pirates have seized an Iranian fishing vessel, the Azini, with 23 people aboard, raising concerns about possible attacks on commercial shipping in the region.
Months after the US and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. The UK chose not to get directl...
A strong VLCC market this year is boosting Suezmax Tanker demand. Suezmax sales activity has picked up considerably in recent months, with sales so far this year up 35%, reaching 124 sales compared to 92 sales over the same period last year. Buyers have continued to transact even as values have climbed, pointing to st…
Rail freight transportation between Kazakhstan and member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has increased by 10%, approaching 40 million tons, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.
Oil prices rose on Friday, putting them on track for a fourth consecutive monthly gain as traders anticipated a possible escalation in the US-Iran conflict following the US midterm elections. An attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz has further underscored the risks to global supplies posed by the war.
Critics say ruling party wants to “formalize one-party dictatorship.”
Aliyev shows up Erdogan by skipping Turkic summit.
Azerbaijan and Georgia have signed a series of bilateral agreements to strengthen economic cooperation, streamline customs procedures and improve coordination in agriculture and food safety.
Azerbaijan offers a striking blend of ancient history, modern architecture and extraordinary natural landscapes. Its capital, Baku, sits on the shores of the Caspian Sea, where historic streets and centuries-old landmarks stand alongside cutting-edge architecture.
“Geopolitical disruptions continue to cloud the dry bulk market outlook. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz remains the largest source of uncertainty, while attacks on ships and port infrastructure in the Black Sea have added another layer of risk,” says Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at BIMCO. T…
Russia, the world’s largest wheat exporter, has turned to an Arctic shipping route used during World War II to export grain for the first time, as the conflict in Ukraine disrupts Black Sea trade.
Officials in Bulgaria reported the Greek-owned containership Contship Jet, which was operating under charter to Zim, sank around midnight on October 2...
Critics say ruling party wants to “formalize one-party dictatorship.”
A Russian drone attack struck a railway station platform in Dnipro, in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, killing 13 people and injuring many others.