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The United States considers developing relations with Central Asian states a priority and aims to deepen cooperation with countries in the region. US Secretary of State and Presidential Assistant for National Security Affairs Marco Rubio made the statement to journalists before departing for Uzbekistan.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree on state awards. The document was published on the legal acts portal. Among the recipients are three representatives from Tatarstan.
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet arrived in Kazakhstan on an official visit and was welcomed in Astana, according to Khabar 24. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received the visiting leader at the Akorda residence.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told journalists that the United States shares the United Kingdom's position regarding Iran's alleged involvement in preparations for an attack on the RAF Fairford airbase. Rubio said Britain had stated that Iranians were behind the preparations, that there was no basis to disagree with this assessment, and that the US also shares this position.
From 1 January 2027, fathers on parental leave in Kazakhstan will no longer receive the monthly state childcare allowance, reports Kapital.kz. Working men can still take parental leave, but only women who meet certain criteria will receive the monthly payment until the child turns 1.5.
Training flights have been conducted within the next phase of the Falcons Meet - 2026 joint tactical flight exercise held in Azerbaijan. The exercise involves military personnel from Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates, along with aviation assets and air defence systems from both countries. The report was issued by the Press Service of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense.
A strike at Kıbrıs Türk Petrolleri (K-PET) in northern Cyprus has ended after the employer and the union reached an agreement. The walkout had begun over a decision to dismiss nine employees.
Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, on an official visit to Uzbekistan, visited Yangi Uzbekistan park on October 17, accompanied by Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov. The senior guest laid a wreath at the foot of the Independence Monument.
Omani company Voltamp Energy intends to develop high-voltage transformer production and build solar power plants in Uzbekistan. The company sees the country as a base for further expansion into other CIS markets.
The international geological championship GeoVyzov, held in Bashkortostan, has been nominated for the national Crystal Compass award. The project passed the qualifying selection and is competing to win in the Public Recognition category.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet held one-on-one talks at the Akorda Residence in Astana, the Akorda press service reported to Qazinform News Agency. The talks followed an official welcoming ceremony for Hun Manet at the Akorda Presidential Palace after he arrived in Kazakhstan on an official visit.
Cédric Lebouche, EDF's executive vice president for Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia, told a meeting Mirziyoyev held with fuel and energy investors on October 16 that the 1,600 MW Syrdarya-2 gas plant will start strengthening Uzbekistan's energy system this winter.
Azerbaijan marks the 35th anniversary of the restoration of its independence on October 18.
Economy and Energy Minister Hasan Taçoy carried out inspections and meetings at the Gazimağusa Industrial Zone, visiting craftsmen and industrialists operating there. According to information released by the Ministry of Economy and Energy, Taçoy listened to the problems being faced and exchanged views on possible ways out of them.
The Education Books Commission in North Macedonia has decided to withdraw 14 textbooks for Grade 7 of primary school. The decision, which takes effect immediately, covers materials for several subjects taught in Macedonian, Albanian, Turkish and Serbian. It was taken at a session held on 9 October 2026.
Voting in the 'Tatars of the Year' rating, organised by the publication Milliard.Tatar, reached 54,836 votes in its fifth week. The rating features 16 nominations, and participants can vote via Telegram, VKontakte and the project's official website in the 'Nominations' section.
Average monthly wages in Azerbaijan are approaching 1,200 manat. According to data released by the State Statistics Committee, average monthly wages across the country rose 7.2% in January to August this year compared with the same period last year, reaching 1,173 manat.
Bayte-3, an ancient sanctuary dating to the 4th-3rd centuries BC, lies in the Ustyurt steppe of West Kazakhstan, Qazinform News Agency reports. Located about 20 kilometers northeast of the village of Sai-Otes in Mangistau region, the site was investigated in 1998 by the West Kazakhstan archaeological expedition.
UN Secretary-General’s Personal Representative on Cyprus Maria Angela Holguin has called on the island’s leaders in an article written for the Politis newspaper. Politis published the piece on its front page and inside pages under the headline “Holguin’s Article-Message to the Leaders – Shows How to Open the Way”.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation, on October 17. The meeting addressed further development of Uzbekistan's productive partnership with the authoritative sports organisation.
Iran's trade turnover via the Astara border crossing has reached $395 million, the governor said, according to an exclusive Trend News Agency article published on 17 October 2026 at 20:00 (UTC +04:00). The report appeared in the Iran news section of the Trend website.
An international scientific-practical conference on the scholarly and spiritual heritage of the thinker Ahmad Yasawi, and its significance for strengthening cooperation among Turkic states, was held in Tashkent. The event was organised by the Uzbekistan International Islamic Academy, the Committee for Religious Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the Yasawi Research Institute at the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi International Kazakh-Turkish University.
Kazakhstan's sunflower oil exports rose 48.5% in January–August to $672.8 million, according to the Agriculture Ministry, as cited by Qazinform News Agency. In volume terms, exports grew 35.9% to 611,400 tons.
European Council President Antonio Costa is expected to travel to Ankara in late October to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and reports suggest the two will discuss linking EU-Turkey relations to the Cyprus problem. The Greek Cypriot newspaper Fileleftheros reported that Costa would carry a message to Erdoğan that progress in EU-Turkey relations depends on developments on Cyprus and the resumption of negotiations.
Today's top Turkic news: Uzbekistan-China ties, Samarkand visit, Kulubaev-Rubio talks, Northern Cyprus festival and Turkmen desertification centre.
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