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


Jewish superheroine to hit the small screen

Milana Vayntrub cast as 'Squirrel Girl' in new series.

Milana Vayntrub

Israelis join group of observers to monitor Uzbekistan election

Two MKs join six-person delegation to oversee vote.

MEMBERS OF a local electoral commission carry a ballot box after the presidential election in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, yesterday.

Uzbek envoy says Israel will have more friends in Muslim states

One of the Jewish state’s longest serving ambassadors, Oybek Eshonov is proud of his country’s rich Jewish heritage.

Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Israel Oybek I. Eshonov

Uzbekistan president's passing won't affect country's Jews, rabbi says

The Jewish community in Uzbekistan will receive protection, like other minorities, rabbi says even after the passing of the Uzbeki president.

Uzbekistan's President Islam Karimov dances during Independence Day celebrations in Tashkent

Uzbekistan – a window of opportunity

President Islam Karimov’s economic program makes his central Asian country an attractive place to do business.

Yulia Kim and Anastasiya Ruzmetova of Uzbekistan perform in the synchronized swimming duet technical preliminary round at the Aquatics World Championships in Kazan, Russia

Peres talks Syria, terrorism with new ambassadors

President meets with five new ambassadors including Ghanian, Bulgarian, Greek and first ever Guyanan ambassador.

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Wandering Jew: Bukhara, the ancient silk way city

The capital of Bukhara in Uzbekistan, once an enviable destination of many a traveler, still has plenty to offer.

Kalyan ensemble in Bukhara, Uzbekistan

London High Court returns to Cherney case in £2.3b. trial

The case is about a dispute over a shareholding stake in Rusal, the world’s largest aluminium company.

The Jerusalem Post

Israel ranks low in nuclear safety survey

Nuclear Threat Initiative ranks country No. 25 out of 32 nations in weapons-usable nuclear materials.

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Clinton warns Central Asian leaders on radical Islam

Clinton tells leaders of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan that limiting religious freedom may promote, not reduce, radicalism.

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