Uzbekistan
Pakistan launches new trade corridors through Iran, China to central Asia, bypassing Afghanistan
Pakistan’s new Iran and China trade corridors give Central Asian countries alternative access to Pakistani ports after Islamabad closed key Afghan crossings over security concerns.
Jews face harassment in nearly 100 countries as global religious hostilities spike, Pew shows
Security directive forces Israeli judo team to withdraw from Tashkent Grand Slam
Syrian government focuses on attracting new economy investments, ties with Central Asia states
China to resume visa issuance to Afghans, exempt Afghan imports from tax
Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced the measures when he met Afghanistan's Taliban-appointed foreign affairs chief in Uzbekistan on Thursday, according to a statement on the ministry website.
Jerusalem’s Wild Kids Animation Studio stars at the Tashkent Animation Forum
Israeli street food finds Uzbekistan foodies
Israeli embassy opens monument to Uzbeks who assisted Holocaust refugees
Most of the 5,000-10,000 Jews living in Uzbekistan today are descendants of Holocaust refugees.
Uzbekistan and Israel are strengthening their relationship
Uzbekistan and Israel have sought several opportunities for collaboration in recent months.
From Tehran to Jerusalem, Uzbekistan bridges Israeli-Muslim divide
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: In this central Asian country where Jews have lived since the time of the Bible, Uzbek diplomates talk with Iran, the Taliban and Israel.
High turnout in Uzbekistan's election, seen as victory for democracy
Democracy, not his presidency, was the focal point of the conversation when the country headed to the polls.
Jewish-Uzbek historical archives open up to the public
During WWII, Uzbekistan became a sanctuary for refugees fleeing from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, etc. Jewish refugees established a thriving cultural life there, including Yiddish theater.
Bukharian 24-year-old aims for NYC’s City Council
“The community is very conservative,” the 24-year-old said in an interview on Queens Boulevard and 63rd Drive.
Rivlin receives credentials of five new ambassadors to Israel
New ambassadors from Belgium, Uzbekistan, Sweden, Norway and Latvia presented credentials to President Reuven Rivlin during a ceremony held at the President's house.
