China world's biggest energy consumer
China has passed the US to become the world's biggest energy consumer, according to new data from the International Energy Agency.
Clinton's Pakistan visit a frustrated move to restore trust
The U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's two-day visit to Pakistan seems to be a frustrated move to eliminate the years of mistrust and suspicion among the Pakistanis as she mentioned the matter of trust gap in her interaction with the media persons and members of the civil society in Islamabad.
Pakistan defends civilian nuclear cooperation with China
Pakistan on Monday defended its civilian nuclear cooperation with China to build two nuclear reactors and said the plants will be open to the inspection of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Kazakhstan is an important partner for Estonia in the Central Asian region
When meeting with the minister of foreign affairs of Kazakhstan Kanat Saudabayev, the Estonian minister Urmas Paet stated that Kazakhstan is an important co-operation partner for Estonia in Central Asia, reported BC the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
India, Pakistan open key talks in Islamabad
The foreign ministers of nuclear-armed rivals Pakistan and India open their first key talks in Islamabad since the 2008 Mumbai attacks derailed a peace process.
Russia promises Iran fuel despite sanctions
Russian companies are ready to supply fuel to energy-hungry Iran, despite unilateral US and EU sanctions targeting Tehran's oil and gas sectors, the Russian energy minister said on Wednesday.
Saudi nuclear drive gains momentum
Saudi Arabia's decision last week to sign a nuclear cooperation pact with France marks a major step forward for a pan-Arab drive toward nuclear power, even as the United States strives to rein in Iran's nuclear ambitions.
U.S. warns India on Iran's energy
Washington is adamant that its allies in the Middle East and Central Asia can't continue with a business-as-usual model in Iran's energy sector, officials say.
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