Politics
Kazakh ruling party set to retain hold on power in Sunday's vote
No surprises in parliamentary election in Central Asian nation
Politics
Coronavirus
WHO leaves Turkmenistan in COVID gray zone as neighbors face surge
Central Asian nation says it has no cases but is advised to act like it does
Opinion
For developing world, Belt and Road Initiative is best deal around
China's infrastructure offer supports economic growth in Europe, Africa and Asia
Coronavirus
Central Asia virus responses run gamut from crisis to nonchalance
Pandemic tests economies, health systems, China ties -- and folk remedies
Coronavirus
Central Asian nations tighten restrictions as coronavirus spreads
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan expand countermeasures
International relations
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan spurn US call to confront China
Pompeo's plea to end 'repression' of Muslim minorities also draws Chinese ire
Japan immigration
Japan intensifies crackdown on student visa overstayers
Number of countries subject to stricter checks to increase tenfold
Belt and Road
Beijing-backed Pakistan port opens as hub for Afghanistan trade
Gwadar challenges Indian interests in region, but China's ROI remains unclear
International relations
Russia woos India to sign trade pact with Eurasian Economic Union
Moscow hopes to show global heavyweights take its bloc seriously
Politics
Japan to honor Tetsu Nakamura, doctor killed in Afghanistan
Late humanitarian to be awarded Order of the Rising Sun
