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.
Syrian government focuses on attracting new economy investments, ties with Central Asia states
Stan’s the name: Inside Israel’s growing partnerships across Central Asia
Iran arranges diplomatic visit to Abraham Accords member Kazakhstan
Israel ranks low in nuclear safety survey
Nuclear Threat Initiative ranks country No. 25 out of 32 nations in weapons-usable nuclear materials.
Clinton warns Central Asian leaders on radical Islam
Clinton tells leaders of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan that limiting religious freedom may promote, not reduce, radicalism.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bukharan Jews celebrate their heritage in TA gathering
Dancers, musicians join PM, MKs, businessmen, and enthusiasts in 11th annual gathering of community.
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.
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.
