Central Asia & Caucasus Data
Current platform capacity in Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan.
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- China’s ship-hunting H-6J has a vulnerable kill chain
on January 22, 2026China’s H-6J maritime strike bomber highlights not only its growing long-range anti-ship ambitions, but also the central role of networked kill chains in determining whether those capabilities translate into real combat power. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China’s H-6J maritime strike bomber, a naval variant of the H-6K, has entered The post China’s ship-hunting H-6J has a vulnerable kill chain appeared first on Asia Times.
- Chinese EVs, batteries gain world market share as Trump backs oil
on January 21, 2026China strengthened its grip on global clean‑energy supply chains in 2025, taking about a 70% share in each of the electric vehicle (EV) and battery sectors, while US energy policy under former president Donald Trump continued to prioritize oil and gas. China accounted for 70.3% of global new-energy vehicle sales in 2025, according to the The post Chinese EVs, batteries gain world market share as Trump backs oil appeared first on Asia Times.
- Trump announces Greenland ‘framework,’ backs off 8-nation tariffs
on January 21, 2026President Donald Trump announced in a social media post Wednesday that he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte brokered a possible agreement on Greenland, though Trump provided few details and no timeline. Trump’s comments came just hours after he took his case for acquiring the Arctic island to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, urging The post Trump announces Greenland ‘framework,’ backs off 8-nation tariffs appeared first on Asia Times.
- Trump’s ‘board of peace’: a privatized UN with one shareholder
on January 21, 2026It is hard to believe that Donald Trump has been back in the White House for only a year. His accomplishments are many – but most of them are of questionable durability or benefit, including for the United States. Even his UN-endorsed 20-point ceasefire and transition plan for Gaza released on September 29, 2025, is The post Trump’s ‘board of peace’: a privatized UN with one shareholder appeared first on Asia Times.
- KAZAKHSTAN: Wife to be jailed for advocating for husband jailed in Xinjiang
on January 22, 2026The Chinese authorities disappeared Alimnur Turganbay on 23 July 2025. A Chinese-born ethnic Kazakh, Kazakh citizen and Kazakh resident, he had spoken out about a relative and two others given long jail terms in Xinjiang for praying. Turganbay's wife, Guldaria Sherizat, took part in a 19-strong demonstration in Almaty Region on 13 November 2025 protesting against her husband's detention. The following day, police lodged c
- Tamil Nadu: Thousands of migratory Rosy Starlings arrive in Thoothukudi creating spectacular aerial displayson January 22, 2026
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 22 (ANI): Thousands of migratory Rosy Starlings have arrived in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district, particularly around Perungulam and Thamirabarani River areas, creating a spectacular aerial displays. Speaking to ANI, District Forest Officer Ilaiyaraja said, 'The Thoothukudi district, being a coastal district, encounters many migratory birds every winter.Recently,
- Afghan women transform traditional crafts into global fashionon January 22, 2026
KABUL, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- As visitors step into the Jama Designing Center in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, they are greeted by the steady hum of sewing machines, each precise stitch tells a story -- not only of garments being made, but also of determination, skill, and teamwork -- linking local craftsmanship with international markets.At the heart of the workshop is Mohsena Saqib, a 45-year-old entrepreneur wh
- UN Security Council condemns Kabul terrorist attackon January 21, 2026
UNITED NATIONS, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Security Council on Wednesday condemned Monday's terrorist attack in the Afghan capital of Kabul. In a press statement, the members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous terrorist attack claimed by the Islamic State-Khorasan Province. The attack, which occurred at a restaurant in a commercial neighborhood of Kabul, resulted in the kill
