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


Germany arrests man suspected of recruiting for al-Qaida

Afghan national, 21, allegedly published articles, videos on Islamic web site glorifying terrorist attacks with the intent recruiting, fundraising.

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Two Israelis, two wheels, two eyes

Cyclists Roei Sadan and Orly Tal spent two weeks biking together in Australia on his ‘Dream with Open Eyes’ tour – and she’s blind.

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British High Court to decide: Can Cherney testify by video?

Israeli oligarch originally from Uzbekistan suing Deripaska over a disputed shareholding stake in Rusal, the world’s largest aluminium company.

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UK minister with alleged links to Israeli ‘oligarch’ quits

Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones, minister of state for security and counter- terrorism, stepped down at her own request in order to work with private industry.

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The Jewish Palate: The Bukharian Jews

Chef Dennis Wasko explores the history of the Jews of modern day Central Asia and the subtle flavors that define their cuisine.

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Bukharan Jews celebrate their heritage in TA gathering

Dancers, musicians join PM, MKs, businessmen, and enthusiasts in 11th annual gathering of community.

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Grapevine: All the world loves a wedding

Poland to mark 20 years of renewed ties, China to celebrate its 61st in Beit She’an and Mumbai gets new Chabad House.

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Chabad: Jewish community mostly untouched by Kyrgyz fighting

“Usually when there is wide-scale violence, people start talking a lot about leaving, but once things calm back down the talk stops,” says rabbi.

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Who’s misunderstanding Kyrgyzstan’s problems?

The tragedy unfolding in Central Asia was quickly misunderstood and twisted for an audience that seeks seemingly deep but actually simplistic explanations.

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Red Cross: Hundreds killed in Kyrgyzstan riots so far

Unrest leaves city of Osh in smoldering ruins and sends over 100,000 ethnic Uzbeks fleeing for their lives to neighboring Uzbekistan.

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