China is setting its sights on Central Asia with an ambitious plan to orbit over 1,000 remote-sensing satellites. The first five of these, collectively known as the Tianwu Constellation, are scheduled to launch by the end of 2026, aiming to help monitor environmental changes and better respond to natural disasters.

Escalating tensions between Iran and Israel could have serious repercussions for Central Asia. Experts warn of potential economic turmoil and the risk that countries like Kazakhstan and Tajikistan could be drawn into a wider conflict.