Daily Monitor
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10 February 2023
Over 17,600 dead in powerful earthquakes in southern Türkiye
Monday's twin quakes, centered in Kahramanmaras, affected several other provinces
10 February 2023
Biden’s Top Russia Adviser Departs as Ukraine Conflict Drags On
President Joe Biden’s top adviser on Russia at the National Security Council is leaving his post as the US continues to grapple with the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine
8 February 2023
Caucasus, Central Asian countries express condolences over deadly quake in Türkiye
At least 912 killed, 5,385 injured after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Türkiye’s southern provinces, says President Erdogan
8 February 2023
UN Representative Praises Kazakhstan’s Role in Promoting Security Cooperation in Central Asia
Kazakh First Deputy Foreign Minister Kairat Umarov discussed multilateral cooperation in the Central Asia region with Natalia Gherman on Feb. 2
8 February 2023
Turkey earthquake: Death toll could increase eight-fold, WHO says
The death toll from a strong earthquake in south-eastern Turkey, near Syria's border, could rise eight-fold, the World Health Organisation has warned
6 February 2023
7.4 magnitude quake that jolted Türkiye felt in several countries, including Syria, Iraq
Powerful earthquake kills at least 100 people, also felt in Egypt, Lebanon, Northern Cyprus, Greek Cypriot Administration
6 February 2023
Agreement on trade, economic cooperation between Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Turkmenistan approved – decree
President Ilham Aliyev has signed a decree approving the “Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the Government of Turkmenistan o…
6 February 2023
Hong Kong-China Border Reopens as City Looks to Rebuild Economy
Mainland visitor levels could rise to 78% of 2019 levels: BI
1 February 2023
Russia concerned about ‘escalation’ around Iran
Top Russian diplomat criticizes remarks by US Secretary of State about ‘military options to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons
1 February 2023
Pakistan mosque blast: What is behind the deadly attack?
Authorities are investigating how a suicide bomber killed at least 100 people at a mosque in a high security zone in Peshawar, Pakistan
1 February 2023
Watchdog’s Corruption Score For Eurasia Sinks In 2022, Remains Well Below Global Average
Corruption remains rampant in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, according to the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) compiled by Transparency International, which called for leaders in the region t…
1 February 2023
Will more NATO support increase tensions in Asia?
A visit to South Korea and Japan by the head of NATO this week highlights the alliance's strategic priority to push back against China and North Korea, while addressing the global impact of Russia's w…
1 February 2023
Can PM Modi’s budget deliver for India’s poor?
Despite being its last full budget before the general elections in 2024, Narendra Modi's government is expected to shun populism in favour of fiscal discipline
30 January 2023
Chinese ports see surging trade with SE.Asia during holidays, signaling robust growth in 2023
During the just-concluded Chinese New Year holidays, the first after China moved to resume normal operations at border ports
30 January 2023
The Azadi Briefing: Afghanistan Plunged Into Darkness Amid Massive Power Outages
Welcome to The Azadi Briefing, a new RFE/RL newsletter that unpacks the key issues in Afghanistan