Natural disasters
Afghanistan earthquake leaves homeless waiting for uncertain relief
Taliban say they are working around the clock but need more international aid
Politics
Politics
Kazakhstan votes to amend constitution in referendum
Ballot could be seen as rehearsal for President Tokayev's bid to win second term
Politics
Kazakhstan set to vote on constitution reform in Putin-like process
Critics say proposed changes to 'super presidential' system are superficial
International relations
Putin to seek support at Eurasian summit amid sanctions squeeze
Kazakhstan, others step gingerly as Ukraine poses existential questions for bloc
International relations
Japan asks Kazakhstan to align against Russian war on Ukraine
Foreign minister Hayashi on Central Asian tour with stops in Uzbekistan and Mongolia
Opinion
Western powers should exploit Central Asia's unease over Ukraine war
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have both distanced themselves from Moscow
Politics
Kazakhstan reforms meet skepticism in shadow of Russia's war
Amid 'cosmetic' changes, critics say Tokayev missing chance to break Kremlin's grip
Supply Chain
China opens wallet to keep trans-Eurasian express moving
Operators cover 'war insurance' and slash rates
Afghanistan turmoil
Chinese foreign minister makes surprise stop in Afghanistan
Talks to cover economy and transit, as Beijing aims to prevent Uyghur bases
International relations
Uzbekistan hopes for 'white gold' rush after cotton boycott lifted
Crop has been both a boon and a curse for the Central Asian nation
Politics
Kazakh president lays out reform to curb powers of his office
Tokayev calls for stronger parliament, rule relaxation for opposition formation
Politics
Turkmenistan leader's son wins presidency
Serdar Berdymukhamedov's election without real opposition caps dynastic succession
Politics
Turkmenistan election spells change at top, little for public
President's heir Serdar offers quiet contrast to rally driving, horse riding father
Opinion
Central Asia braces for economic catastrophe
Sanctions aimed at Russia will have serious knock-on effects
International relations
Ukraine war casts Kazakhstan's reliance on Russia in harsher light
Tokayev struggles to avoid angering 'unpredictable' ally -- and his own people
International relations
Pakistani PM Khan to visit Putin in Moscow this week
Islamabad says talks with Russia will include energy cooperation, Afghanistan
Politics
Secretive Turkmenistan speeds toward father-son power transfer
March snap election takes observers by surprise in rocky year for Central Asia
Afghanistan turmoil
Biden faces pushback for splitting Afghan assets
President's unusual order on Afghanistan could worsen humanitarian crisis
International relations
Central Asia's struggle to keep lights on fuels nuclear ambitions
Blackout-hit Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan eye atom in rush for grid upgrades
Politics
Kazakh president Tokayev takes over as ruling party leader
Move finalizes transfer of political power from predecessor Nursultan Nazarbayev