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President Ilham Aliyev receives credentials of newly appointed British Ambassador to Azerbaijan (PHOTO) https://www.trend.az/azerbaijan/politics/4216010.html

Russia’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan summoned to the MFA. Baku lodged a firm protest over a series of provocative, insulting and threatening statements against Azerbaijan, its people and leadership that continue to appear in the Russian media space. Full story: https://www.trend.az/azerbaijan/politics/4215979.html #Azerbaijan #Russia

Uzbekistan launches a $100 million AI support program for businesses. Companies will get 50% compensation for AI adoption + free access to the national supercomputer for model development. Target: 10,000 enterprises. Full story: https://www.trend.az/casia/uzbekistan/4215967.html #Uzbekistan #AI

Air Astana extends suspension of Almaty/Astana–Dubai flights until September 30. FlyArystan also prolongs the Aktau–Dubai suspension. Reason: ongoing instability in the Gulf region. Full story: https://www.trend.az/casia/kazakhstan/4215899.html #AirAstana #Kazakhstan

Uzbekistan’s green agenda is moving from projects to systemic change. 7 billion kWh of renewable electricity in 7 months (+23% YoY), expanding water-saving tech, desertification control, waste-to-energy and climate-resilient cities — all backed by growing international financing. Full story: https://www.trend.az/casia/uzbekistan/4215637.html #Uzbekistan #GreenTransition

GGGI stands ready to support green projects in Turkmenistan once the Host Country Agreement is finalized. Focus areas: project preparation, sustainable finance, climate resilience and capacity building. Full story: https://www.trend.az/casia/turkmenistan/4215839.html #Turkmenistan #GreenGrowth

Kazakhstan opens nuclear industry projects to local businesses. Atomic Energy Agency, Atameken and AIDA sign MoU to boost localization and build a national supply chain for the sector. Full story: https://www.trend.az/casia/kazakhstan/4215777.html #Kazakhstan #Nuclear

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Japan calls Uzbekistan one of its key strategic partners in Central Asia. Focus areas: critical minerals, energy, infrastructure, and a young workforce that can drive regional growth. Full story: https://www.trend.az/casia/uzbekistan/4215482.html #Uzbekistan #Japan #CentralAsia

Kazakhstan approves new Smart City / Smart Region methodology. The focus shifts from separate digital projects to full AI-Native management of territories — with regional Data Lakes, analytics centers, and wider use of AI in transport, utilities, and public services. Full story: https://www.trend.az/casia/kazakhstan/4215307.html #Kazakhstan #AI #SmartCity

Azerbaijan meets the U.S. State Department’s minimum requirements for fiscal transparency, according to the 2026 report. U.S. Embassy: “Fiscal transparency builds trust, strengthens accountability and helps attract investment. Congratulations, Azerbaijan!” Full story: https://www.trend.az/business/4215318.html #Azerbaijan

Meta will start charging Azerbaijan’s 18% VAT on Facebook ads from September 1. Advertisers with a local TIN can avoid the extra charge on the invoice and pay VAT themselves. Full story: https://www.trend.az/business/it/4215310.html #Azerbaijan #Meta

Iran has not yet decided to resume talks with the US, FM Araghchi says. Messages are being exchanged via Qatar and Pakistan, but this is not negotiations. Separately, Iran and Oman continue technical talks on a new maritime route in the Strait of Hormuz. Full story: https://www.trend.az/iran/politics/4215283.html #Iran #StraitOfHormuz

Another Russian shipment reaches Armenia via Azerbaijan: 560 tons of wheat dispatched today. In total, over 42,000 tons of grain and significant volumes of fertilizer, timber and other goods have already transited through Azerbaijan. Full story: https://www.trend.az/azerbaijan/politics/4215271.html #Azerbaijan #Transit

Kazakh startups get a new bridge to Türkiye and MENA. ARDVENTURE + Astana Hub launch joint programs to help founders enter the Turkish market and scale further into the Middle East & North Africa. Full story: https://www.trend.az/casia/kazakhstan/4215247.html #Kazakhstan #Startups #Türkiye

Central Asian power system disruption triggers outages in Kazakhstan https://www.trend.az/casia/kazakhstan/4215151.html

Uzbekistan enacts new constitutional law on Presidential Administration https://www.trend.az/casia/uzbekistan/4215102.html

Azerbaijan and China discuss law enforcement cooperation issues https://www.trend.az/azerbaijan/politics/4215066.html

Turkmenistan, China discuss trade expansion, export opportunities https://www.trend.az/casia/turkmenistan/4215041.html

Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan central to TIF regional strategy (Exclusive) https://www.trend.az/casia/uzbekistan/4214946.html