Tajikistan

India and central Asian countries express joint interest in rare earths exploration

In a statement released after the India-Central Asia Dialogue's fourth meeting in New Delhi, India and five countries from central Asia expressed an interest in exploring rare earths together. The announcement coincides with global alarm about China's decision not to export rare earth alloys and mixtures. This has affected industries from automotives to clean energy and defence. India and central Asian countries, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan as well as Uzbekistan, also asked "relevant authorities" to convene the India-Central Asia Rare Earth Forum sooner than the September meeting. The statement added that the sides agreed to meet again in 2026.

Electric Utilities

United States arrests laser tech salesman for illegal exports to Russia

Shoigu says Russia and allies need to step up military exercises in Asia

Russia and its allies in Asia needs to expand joint military exercises as they deal with a. direct hazard from attempts by the United States to expand its. security impact in the region, Russian Defence Minister. Sergei Shoigu stated on Friday. He was speaking at a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation. Organisation (SCO), a security organizing that includes Russia,. India, China, Iran, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan. and Tajikistan. I believe that everyone present shares the opinion that the. release of military facilities in the area by the. United States and its allies is inappropriate, Shoigu said. Such objectives should be

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Russia cuts train gas exports by 26.5% in April up until now