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CENTRAL ASIAN SHEPHERDS THE ULTIMATE LIVE STOCK GUARDIAN

Please support the Channel by checking out my affiliate links!!! The Central Asian Shepherd, also known as the Central Asian Ovcharka, is a versatile and durable livestock guardian. The breed defends ...
The New York Times

Asian Currencies Hit by Iran War, Adding to Economic Strain

Soaring oil prices and a surging dollar are testing Asia’s foreign-exchange reserves, which were built up after the 1997 crisis. Note: Data shows currency performance since Feb. 28, 2026. Source: ...
Science Daily

Ancient lost ocean may have built Central Asia’s dinosaur-era mountains

Scientists have uncovered evidence that the vanished Tethys Ocean may have sculpted Central Asia’s mountainous landscape during the dinosaur era. Using decades of geological data, researchers found ...
Reuters

Japan to receive first Central Asian crude oil since Iran war started

TOKYO, May 11 (Reuters) - Japan's ‌industry ministry said a tanker carrying Azerbaijani crude oil was set to arrive as early as Tuesday with the first cargo of oil received from Central Asia since the ...
Crude Oil Prices

The Central Asian Corridor Powering Russia’s Wartime Trade

A Washington-based watchdog says Central Asia has become a major conduit for Russian sanctions evasion through trade and financial networks. Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are accused of facilitating the ...
csis.org

The Infrastructure Trap: What Beijing Has Learned from Moscow’s Playbook in Central Asia

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) appears to be creating infrastructure dependencies through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which is Beijing’s global infrastructure and connectivity strategy.
Reuters

Central Asia, Afghanistan crank up Russian fuel imports as MidEast supplies dry up

MOSCOW, April 15 (Reuters) - Central Asia and Afghanistan increased fuel imports from Russia and Belarus by rail by more than 50% in the ‌first quarter as Moscow diverts energy flows from Europe and ...
Forbes

Central Asia: The New Energy Battleground Not On Your Radar

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Storage tanks-framed bulldozer shoveling sulphurous yellow substance (no caps), at Tengiz ...
International Monetary Fund

War in the Middle East: Economic Spillovers and Policy Challenges

This Regional Economic Outlook update covers the economic effects of the war in the Middle East on the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP), as well as spillovers to the ...
World Bank

Economic Growth to Slow in Europe and Central Asia as Risks Rise

WASHINGTON, April 8, 2026—Economic growth in the developing countries of Europe and Central Asia (ECA) is likely to slow substantially this year because of the impact of the conflict in the Middle ...
Observer

Art Central Is Still Hong Kong’s Most Vital Discovery Fair

Art Central is presenting its largest edition to date, with 117 galleries and more than 500 artists from Hong Kong, Asia and around the world. Courtesy of Art Central At the fair’s entrance, visitors ...