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.

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

ISRAELI JUDOKA Raz Hershko didn’t compete yesterday at the Tashkent Grand Slam in Uzbekistan after the Shin Bet directed the team to leave the country.

Security directive forces Israeli judo team to withdraw from Tashkent Grand Slam

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa signs a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, Damascus, January 18, 2026.

Syrian government focuses on attracting new economy investments, ties with Central Asia states


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

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.

Peres with new ambassadors 390