![China's President charts course for China-Central Asia cooperation China's President charts course for China-Central Asia cooperation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684471349_XiJinping.jpg)
China's President charts course for China-Central Asia cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday charted the course for China-Central Asia cooperation in the new era at a milestone summit with leaders of five Central Asian countries, reported Xinhua.
Fri May 19 2023
![Xi to meet Putin in first trip outside China since COVID began Xi to meet Putin in first trip outside China since COVID began](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61660894006_President.jpg)
Xi to meet Putin in first trip outside China since COVID began
Xi Jinping will leave China for the first time in more than two years for a trip this week to Central Asia.
Mon Sep 12 2022
![Kazakhstan detains former national security chief on suspicion of treason Kazakhstan detains former national security chief on suspicion of treason](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71641625371_KAZAKHSTAN.jpg)
Kazakhstan detains former national security chief on suspicion of treason
Karim Massimov, who was fired this week as protests raged across the Central Asian country, was detained along with several other officials.
Sat Jan 08 2022
![Uzbekistan President stresses on enhancing mutual cooperation between Central and South Asian regions Uzbekistan President stresses on enhancing mutual cooperation between Central and South Asian regions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51626597124_uzbekistanPresiden.jpg)
Uzbekistan President stresses on enhancing mutual cooperation between Central and South Asian regions
Mirziyoyev paid special attention to the issue of building a transport and logistics infrastructure that will effectively and safely connect Central and South Asia.
Sat Jul 17 2021
![Malaysia continues to explore agricultural collaboration with Uzbekistan Malaysia continues to explore agricultural collaboration with Uzbekistan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51619558628_TBRonaldKiandee.jpg)
Malaysia continues to explore agricultural collaboration with Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is Malaysia's trading partner in Central Asia with high market potential.
Tue Apr 27 2021
![Only half of women in developing world in charge of their own bodies - UN Only half of women in developing world in charge of their own bodies - UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81618392996_WOMEN.jpg)
Only half of women in developing world in charge of their own bodies - UN
Women in sub-Saharan Africa, South and Central Asia are least likely to have control over their bodies.
Wed Apr 14 2021
![Friendly cooperation with Central Asian States, a priority direction of Uzbekistan's foreign policy Friendly cooperation with Central Asian States, a priority direction of Uzbekistan's foreign policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51617883643_TBUZBEKISTANCITY.jpg)
Friendly cooperation with Central Asian States, a priority direction of Uzbekistan's foreign policy
The reforms, openness, transparency, renewal, and changes observed in the domestic policy of Uzbekistan in recent years are also evident in the countrys foreign policy.
Thu Apr 08 2021
![Khazanah eyes investment opportunities in Central Asia Khazanah eyes investment opportunities in Central Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/61456284983_KhazanahNasional.jpg)
Khazanah eyes investment opportunities in Central Asia
Khazanah Nasional Bhd plans to widen investment activities beyond Turkey and is eyeing potential opportunities in Central Asia.
Wed Sep 06 2017
![St Petersburg metro blast suspect likely born in central Asia St Petersburg metro blast suspect likely born in central Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/61438862829_SERGEILAVROV.jpg)
St Petersburg metro blast suspect likely born in central Asia
Authorities had received a warning of a possible second attack at the same Sennaya Ploshchad metro station.
Tue Apr 04 2017
![To fight Islamist radicals, Tajikistan shaved the beards off 13,000 men To fight Islamist radicals, Tajikistan shaved the beards off 13,000 men](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/71439948662_beard.jpg)
To fight Islamist radicals, Tajikistan shaved the beards off 13,000 men
In a bid to curb Islamist radicalization, authorities in the Central Asian republic of Tajikistan shaved the beards off nearly 13,000 men in the country.
Fri Jan 22 2016
![Magical views from top of the world for solar eclipse Magical views from top of the world for solar eclipse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-03/51426845422_295x200.jpg)
Magical views from top of the world for solar eclipse
All eyes will be on the skies Friday for a total solar eclipse expected to offer spectacular views, if only in the far northern Svalbard archipelago and Faroe Islands.
Fri Mar 20 2015
![Muhyiddin arrives in Uzbekistan for four-day official visit Muhyiddin arrives in Uzbekistan for four-day official visit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-05/71399245885_295x200.jpg)
Muhyiddin arrives in Uzbekistan for four-day official visit
Uzbekistan is Malaysia's largest trading partner in the Central Asia region.
Sun May 04 2014
![All 27 killed in Kazakh military plane crash: official All 27 killed in Kazakh military plane crash: official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-12/51356505964_120x90.jpg)
All 27 killed in Kazakh military plane crash: official
All 27 people on board a Kazakh military jet that crashed while carrying country's top border guard personnel have died, the Central Asian state's security service said Wednesday
Wed Dec 26 2012