Uzbekistan

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

The dramatic development unfolded as concerns over the security situation escalated, with team members instructed to halt participation and depart Tashkent immediately.

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.
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

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.

Stan’s the name: Inside Israel’s growing partnerships across Central Asia

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev

Iran arranges diplomatic visit to Abraham Accords member Kazakhstan


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

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.

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