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Central Asia news — October 24, 2026

Publications tagged with Central Asia published on October 24, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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U.S.Executive North America Central Asia
Oct 24, 2026, 17:45 UTC
Russian Company 'Novatek' Secretly Funded & Controlled $25B Alaska Gas Venture
Former CEO of Polar Train LNG, Joel Riddell, alleges that Russian energy giant Novatek secretly funded and controlled a $25 billion gas export project in Alaska, raising sanctions concerns. The project, discussed by Putin and Trump's envoys, involved Novatek's technology and equipment. Riddell resigned along with other senior executives after discovering the Russian funding and control. Novatek and Polar LNG dispute Riddell's account.
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Politics Judiciary Regulators Central Asia
Oct 24, 2026, 10:49 UTC
AI Integration in Russian Courts
Over 20 regions in Russia are piloting AI in courts, with plans to expand nationwide. Tools tested include analyzing judicial practice, identifying document errors, and automating meeting protocols. Judges undergo mandatory training, and AI serves as an assistant, with final decisions remaining with the judge. By 2030, over 95% of judges are expected to regularly use AI.
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Sports Central Asia
Oct 24, 2026, 05:42 UTC
Russian Paratroopers Train for Special Forces Day
Russian special forces paratroopers have been practicing long-distance parachute jumps using the 'Stayer' parachute system in preparation for the annual Special Forces Day, observed on October 24. The Ministry of Defense has released videos of these training exercises.
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