Uzbekistan

Chinese fighter jet based on Israeli design sold to Muslim-majority Uzbekistan

The Chinese J-10 is cheaper than the American F-16 and is marketed to countries that don't want to buy US-made fighter jets.

An experimental model of Israel Aerospace Industries' Lavi aircraft (left) and a Chinese J-10 fighter jet (right); Illustrative.
Miles, Memories, and Microphones: The Fifth Anniversary Special

Miles, memories, and microphones: The fifth anniversary special

 AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN-UNREST Goods carrier trucks stalled near the closed Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Nangarhar province on October 21, 2025.

Pakistan launches new trade corridors through Iran, China to central Asia, bypassing Afghanistan

A demonstrator installs banners reading "WARNING - The artist you are about to see previously stated: 'I like Hitler' We thought you should know this," Arnhem, Netherlands, June 6, 2026.

Jews face harassment in nearly 100 countries as global religious hostilities spike, Pew shows


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.

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