Problems with naval routes open new opportunities for cooperation between Moscow and Astana, Overchuk says
Previously successful international maritime routes can no longer be considered safe, as far as they are being used as tools of confrontation
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Trump approves nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia
U.S. President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing administration officials.
Russia to launch North-South ITC no matter what - Zakharova
Russia is convinced that the aggravation of the situation in the Middle East will not change the attitude of partners to the launch of the North-South International Transport Corridor (ITC), Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
Rosatom to begin construction of Kazakhstan's NPP in 2027
Construction of the Balkhash nuclear power plant, Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant (NPP), for which Rosatom was selected as the leader of the construction consortium, will begin next year. The decision by citizens to build the plant was the right one, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.
Baku, Tbilisi, Ashgabat and Bucharest plan new transport route
Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkmenistan and Romania have agreed to create a new international transport corridor, to be named the "Black Sea-Caspian Sea" route, the Georgian media reported citing a government decree from December 8, 2025.
Baku and Washington hold talks on Zangezur Corridor
Azerbaijan Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev held a meeting with Assistant Secretary of Aviation and International Affairs for the US Department of Transportation Daniel Edwards.
FIFA-Saudi 1bln fund to boost sports infrastructure in developing countries
Saudi Arabia's Fund for Development (SFD) will provide up to $1 billion in concessional loans to build or enhance footballing infrastructure in developing nations under a Memorandum of Understanding with FIFA.
Türkiye and Greece to be connected by new bridge
Türkiye and Greece have reached an agreement on the construction of a new bridge connecting the checkpoints of the two countries in the Maritsa River area. The construction of the new 811-meter-long, four-lane bridge structure will …
Türkiye may build new airport in Gagauzia
The Gagauz autonomy in Moldova asked Turkish investors to assist in the construction of a new airport in the region
Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania to sign agreement for Azerbaijani gas supply
Budapest, Sofia and Bucharest agree on the details of an infrastructure development agreement, which will simplify access to Azerbaijani gas. The document can be completed by May of this year.
German Chancellor to inspect turbine for Nord Stream
On Wednesday, August 3, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will inspect the turbine, which was repaired in Canada for the Nord Stream gas pipeline and is ready for further transportation to Russia. This was reported by Siemens Energy company. …
EU prepares for any scenario regarding "Nord Stream" gas supply
The European Commission (EC) is preparing for any scenario regarding the supply of Russian gas to Europe via the "Nord Stream" gas pipeline. This was announced by the representative of the EC at today's briefing. According …
Gazprom officially asks Siemens for Nord Stream turbine paperwork
On July 15, the Russian energy company Gazprom officially turned to Siemens with a request to provide documents that allow to take out the Nord Stream turbine, a message posted on the Telegram channel of the Russian company reads. …
Germany to face surge in electricity prices
In 2022, the rise in electricity prices in Germany will be more noticeable for consumers than expected, the newspaper Bild says, citing the Housing Association forecasts. The additional cost for single-person households is …
UAE company to build solar station in Kyrgyzstan
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Torobaev held a meeting with representatives of the Masdar company from the UAE, during which he spoke about the country's hydropower potential, emphasizing the priority of …
U.S. to keep imposing sanctions on Nord Stream 2
The United States is set to continue imposing sanctions against Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline project in accordance with the Protecting European Energy Security Act (PEESA), US Department of State spokesperson Ned Price said. …
U.S. imposes sanctions against Nord Stream 2-related company and vessel
U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on the Cyprus-based company Transadria and the Russian-flagged vessel Marlin. According to a statement on the website of the US department, the restrictions are introduced on …
Nord Stream 2 launch can be postponed until March 2022
The suspension of Nord Stream 2 AG certification by the German regulator can result in postponement of Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline commissioning until March 2022, sources in the German government said. "I expect that the start …
Blinken promises Ukraine to reduce risks risks posed by Nord Stream 2
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy announced the U.S. administration's intention to strengthen its energy security, according to the statement by State Department …
The first pipeline of "Nord Stream-2" is filled with gas and is ready for launch
During a teleconference, the head of the Austrian OMV, Alfred Stern, spoke about the readiness of the first pipeline of Nord Stream 2 to work. "The first line was filled with gas, so it is already ready for launch. The …
