Uzbekistan

Stan’s the name: Inside Israel’s growing partnerships across Central Asia

From energy and agriculture to security and tourism, Israel’s ties with the Central Asian 'Stans' are ever-expanding.

Then-President Shimon Peres (L) and then-president of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev raise a toast at the reception at the President’s Residence in Astana during Peres’s visit to Kazakhstan in 2009.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev

Iran arranges diplomatic visit to Abraham Accords member Kazakhstan

 PROTESTERS, MOSTLY Houthi supporters, sit along an Iranian flag at a demonstration in support of Palestinians and Iran, in Sanaa last week. Aggression by proxies such as the Houthis must be treated as direct Iranian attacks, says the writer.

Iran engages in diplomatic blitz, strengthening ties with Iraq, Uzbekistan, UAE - analysis

A drone view of the downtown with the dome of the Khan Shatyr Shopping and Entertainment Center in Astana, Kazakhstan October 10, 2025.

Cove Capital to mine Kazakhstan tungsten in Trump-announced deal


Israeli water-from-air company provides services to Uzbekistan orphanage

Uzbekistan is a country in desperate need for a secure water supply as it is "double landlocked."

A Watergen machine produces clean drinking-quality water from the air

Israel names new consul-general in LA

Hillel Newman, who previously served as Israel’s ambassador to Uzbekistan, will replace Sam Grundwerg.

Downtown Los Angeles.

Along the Silk Road, Uzbekistan branches out

Israel can gain a stable, Muslim- majority ally to the east of Iran and profitable opportunities for its agriculture and tech businesses.

Kalyan ensemble in Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Flavors of Samarkand and beyond

'Samarkand is a city that has been at the crossroads of food culture for centuries.'

 Roasted cauliflower, fish and saffron pilaf and chicken hotpot

Sports short: Ekshibarova, Sela capture national tennis titles

The 28-year-old Ekshibarova, who clinched her first national title, received Israeli citizenship in 2016 and will be able to represent the blue-and-white in Fed Cup action from next year.

Picture of men’s and women’s Israel tennis champions Dudi Sela and Vlada Ekshibarova.

Uzbekistan's 'forgotten generation': NYC killer turned to militant Islam abroad

According to US police, the 29-year-old followed online instructions from Islamic State before launching the assault.

Sayfullo Saipov, the suspect in the New York City truck attack, is seen in this courtroom sketch appearing in Manhattan federal courtroom in a wheelchair in New York, NY, US, November 1, 2017.

New York attack suspect: ISIS will 'endure forever'

A source familiar with the investigation identified the suspect as Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov.

New York City car ramming suspect Sayfullo Saipov

US President and world leaders react to the terror attack in New York City

The attack is the bloodiest single attack on New Yorkers since September 11, 2001.

Members of the New York City police department stand guard amid heightened security during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, U.S. September 18, 2017.

Uzbekistan to establish joint startups with Israel

The Contemporary Problems in Mathematics and Physics conference brought together more than 60 scientists from the two countries.

Participants in the Scientific Conference at the National University of Uzbekistan pose with Holon Institute of Technology President Eduard Yakubov (center)

War-torn Syria on verge of World Cup fairytale

Stadiums in Malaysia have offered sanctuary throughout the final phase of qualifying, with only a handful of Syrian fans able to offer their compatriots support.

Syria's soccer team players pose for a photo before a friendly match against Vietnam.