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Kyrgyzstan proposes temporary sugar import ban to protect local growers

Kyrgyzstan proposes temporary sugar import ban to protect local growers

Kyrgyzstan has proposed temporary import restrictions on white sugar and apples lasting up to six months to shield local farmers from cheap foreign goods.

Transport ·9 Oct 2026, 18:44 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
National Bank unveils collector coin containing rare metal

National Bank unveils collector coin containing rare metal

The National Bank of Kazakhstan is issuing a commemorative silver coin containing a rare niobium insert, reflecting global trends in central bank minting programs.

Transport ·9 Oct 2026, 17:14 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
North-South and TITR: Tokayev outlines Kazakhstan’s transport priorities

North-South and TITR: Tokayev outlines Kazakhstan’s transport priorities

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has detailed an ambitious transport agenda focused on modernizing key Eurasian transit corridors like the TITR and North-South routes.

Transport ·9 Oct 2026, 16:15 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Argentinian university workers launch strike over wages and funding law

Argentinian university workers launch strike over wages and funding law

National university workers and educators in Argentina have walked off the job to demand higher wages and adherence to a university finance law.

Transport ·9 Oct 2026, 02:11 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Tokyo historic building Hyakudan Kaidan reopens after yearlong closure

Tokyo historic building Hyakudan Kaidan reopens after yearlong closure

Tokyo's historic Hyakudan Kaidan building has officially reopened to the public following a yearlong closure, offering an unobstructed look at its 1930s architecture.

Transport ·9 Oct 2026, 01:08 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Brussels flights to be grounded amid national protests

Brussels flights to be grounded amid national protests

National protests and ground handler strikes in Belgium have grounded 140 flights at Brussels Airport, with Brussels Airlines cancelling 40% of its schedule.

Transport ·8 Oct 2026, 23:46 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Ukraine Confirms 18 Dead Including Four Children in Pryluky Missile Strike

Ukraine Confirms 18 Dead Including Four Children in Pryluky Missile Strike

A Russian missile strike on a residential building in Pryluky killed at least 18 people, including four children, amid a massive aerial assault.

Transport ·8 Oct 2026, 21:45 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Kazakhstan proposes regional declaration on responsible AI use

Kazakhstan proposes regional declaration on responsible AI use

Kazakhstan has proposed a regional declaration on responsible artificial intelligence use and stronger digital oversight during a summit in Turkmenistan.

Transport ·8 Oct 2026, 19:07 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Kazakhstan, Japan explore deeper investment cooperation

Kazakhstan, Japan explore deeper investment cooperation

Kazakhstan and Japan are deepening industrial and investment ties with a focus on transport, logistics, digital infrastructure, and critical minerals.

Transport ·8 Oct 2026, 18:42 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Asian Games 2026 medalists awarded university scholarships

Asian Games 2026 medalists awarded university scholarships

Athletes who reached podium finishes at recent international competitions are now having their tuition covered entirely by their universities.

Transport ·8 Oct 2026, 16:43 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Italy's Meloni secures final approval for contested electoral reform

Italy's Meloni secures final approval for contested electoral reform

Italy's lower house has given final approval to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's contested electoral reform, introducing a fully proportional system with a majority bonus.

Transport ·8 Oct 2026, 14:16 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Central Asian states agree on water use, reservoir operations

Central Asian states agree on water use, reservoir operations

Central Asian delegations have finalized new agreements on transboundary water usage and reservoir management to navigate mounting resource and climate pressures.

Transport ·8 Oct 2026, 07:06 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Kazakhstan President Tokayev calls Putin to extend birthday greetings

Kazakhstan President Tokayev calls Putin to extend birthday greetings

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone to offer birthday congratulations and review upcoming events.

Transport ·7 Oct 2026, 23:46 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Walmart private trucking fleet drives massive US retail supply chain

Walmart private trucking fleet drives massive US retail supply chain

Walmart's private trucking fleet acts as the backbone of its distribution network, employing over 13,000 drivers and utilizing internal career pathways.

Transport ·7 Oct 2026, 05:44 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Tinubu declares 3-day mourning after 32 die in NAF jet crash

Tinubu declares 3-day mourning after 32 die in NAF jet crash

A Nigerian Air Force transport aircraft crash in Ondo State claimed the lives of all 32 occupants on board, prompting a three-day national mourning period.

Transport ·7 Oct 2026, 03:35 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
German factory orders slump in August as large contracts dry up

German factory orders slump in August as large contracts dry up

German factory orders suffered a sharp 10.6% drop in August as large transport and military contracts fell, though underlying demand held steady.

Transport ·7 Oct 2026, 00:44 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Thales and 3ME unveil BladeHAUL uncrewed ground vehicle with 10-tonne payload

Thales and 3ME unveil BladeHAUL uncrewed ground vehicle with 10-tonne payload

Thales Australia and 3ME Technology have introduced BladeHAUL, a heavy-duty hybrid-electric uncrewed ground vehicle with a 10-tonne payload capacity and mobile power generation capabilities.

Transport ·6 Oct 2026, 23:40 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Trump and Putin hold 55-minute birthday call, agree on future envoy visit to Moscow

Trump and Putin hold 55-minute birthday call, agree on future envoy visit to Moscow

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a direct phone conversation to discuss international security crises and the conflict in Ukraine.

Transport ·6 Oct 2026, 19:37 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Kazakhstan detains former naval chief over deadly Caspian Sea exercises

Kazakhstan detains former naval chief over deadly Caspian Sea exercises

Kazakhstan has detained its former naval chief and launched a criminal investigation after 14 servicemen died during military exercises in the Caspian Sea.

Transport ·6 Oct 2026, 15:37 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Azerbaijan targets 30 million tons of transit cargo by 2030

Azerbaijan targets 30 million tons of transit cargo by 2030

Azerbaijan aims to reach 30 million metric tons of transit cargo annually by 2030, supported by the development of the Middle Corridor and surging container traffic.

Transport ·6 Oct 2026, 14:42 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read