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Speaking at the United Nations in New York on September 23, President Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan made it clear that he no longer adheres to his predecessors’ post-Soviet policies of isolation and ‘go-it-alone’ economic development strategy - those days are over. Uzbekistan today - or so the evidence suggests - is...

TCA Interviews

TCA Interview: Asia’s First New York Film Academy Campus Opens in Almaty

Artificial Intelligence Joins Board of Directors at Samruk-Kazyna

For the first time in Central Asia, a neural network has been appointed to the board of directors of a major state fund. The SKAI system (Samruk-Kazyna Artificial Intelligence), developed around a domestic language model, now holds voting rights on the board of the Samruk-Kazyna National Wealth Fund. A Digital...

Kyrgyz Stock Exchange

Government Securities Drive Growth on Kyrgyz Stock Exchange

Kyrgyzstan Elections

Kyrgyzstan Snap Election: Democracy on Edge or Politics as Usual?

World Cup

Uzbekistan Signs Fabio Cannavaro as Coach Ahead of World Cup

Sunkar Podcast

Astana International Forum 2025: Rethinking Global Dialogue

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Opinions

Opinion: China’s Diplomatic Power Play Unfolds in Tianjin

Andrei Matveev

Opinion: Gas, Geopolitics, and Realism: U.S.–Turkmenistan Talks Signal Shift

Javier M. Piedra

Insider’s View: From Reform to Rights – Strengthening Uzbekistan’s Legal Foundations

Akmal Saidov

Opinion: Washington Meeting and the Shifting Geopolitics of the Caspian

Farid Shafiyev

Opinion: Over the Past Eight Years, New Uzbekistan Has Absorbed Over $113 Billion in Foreign Investments

Professor Durbek Akhmedov

Opinion: Why Russia May Stop Oil Supplies via the CPC

Andrei Matveev

Opinion: Ghosts of the Gulag – A View From the Ground

Askar Alimzhanov

Opinion: Ghosts of the Gulag: Kazakhstan’s Uneasy Dance With Memory and Moscow

Manon Madec

Opinion: A Sea of Discord? Intensifying Military Drills Threaten Stability in the Caspian Region

Andrei Matveev

Kazakhstan in Afghanistan: From Rhetoric to Infrastructure

Aidar Borangaziyev

Opinion: As Kazakhstan-China Trade Booms, Tokayev and XI Strengthen Relations

Javier M. Piedra

Opinion: The U.S. Dollar Loses Its Luster as the Uzbek Som Shines

Arindam Banik

Business & Economy

Digitalization

Kazakhstan to Launch Unified Construction Portal in 2026

Kazakhstan will launch a unified electronic platform for the construction sector on January 1, 2026, Minister of Industry and Construction Yersayin Nagaspayev announced. The digital system aims to streamline operations for both developers and homebuyers by consolidating multiple existing databases into a single portal. Presenting the draft of the new Construction Code to parliament, Nagaspayev said the industry currently relies on several fragmented information systems, creating confusion and inefficiencies. “The new portal has already been developed and passed an information security audit. The only remaining step is to integrate two systems, private and state expertise. We expect full implementation by...

Artificial Intelligence Joins Board of Directors at Samruk-Kazyna

Crypto market

Kazakhstan Seizes $16.7 Million in Virtual Assets in Crypto Crackdown

Agriculture

Kazakhstan Expands Apple Orchards, Prioritizing Legendary Aport Variety

Gas import

Hungary Eyes Turkmen Gas to Diversify Energy Imports

Gas Exploration

Uzbek Companies Begin Gas Exploration at Afghanistan’s Toti-Maidan Field

Uzbek companies have received official licenses from Afghanistan to explore and produce hydrocarbons, Uzbek Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov announced in a documentary titled The Path of a New Uzbekistan - A Truth Recognized by the World, broadcast on Uzbekistan 24. According to Mirzamakhmudov, Afghan authorities have granted Uzbek firms the right to conduct geological exploration and develop hydrocarbon deposits on Afghan territory. Work began in mid-September at the Toti-Maidan gas field in Jowzjan province under a 25-year contract signed with the Uzbek company Eriell KAM. “This will be the first stage,” Mirzamakhmudov said, as quoted by Uzbek media. “Depending on...

Kyrgyz Stock Exchange

Government Securities Drive Growth on Kyrgyz Stock Exchange

The trading volume of government securities on the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange (KSE) has nearly doubled in 2025. From January to August, turnover from treasury bonds and treasury bills reached $64.3 million, almost twice the figure for the same period in 2024. Despite this increase, government securities still account for a relatively small share of total market activity. According to local brokers, the market for government securities in Kyrgyzstan remains in its formative stages but is showing steady progress. Analysts attribute the growth to increased government focus on capital markets and active public outreach aimed at building trust in both sovereign...

Entrepreneurship

Kazakhstan’s Finance Ministry Cracks Down on Widespread Tax Evasion Among Small Businesses

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Finance has identified more than 260,000 entrepreneurs suspected of underreporting taxable income, Finance Minister Madi Takiyev said during a recent government meeting. According to Takiyev, in 2024, around 17,000 cash registers across the country failed to issue any receipts, while 260,000 taxpayers consistently reported either a single daily transaction or identical revenue amounts. However, enforcement efforts appear to be paying off, with 70,000 businesses now issuing receipts properly. The minister noted that tax evasion schemes remain widespread, including the mass registration of multiple companies at the same address. Currently, around 20,000 firms are registered at 3,576 locations,...

Digital Economy

Kyrgyzstan and Binance Strengthen Partnership in Digital Economy Development

Kyrgyzstan and Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in the development of a secure and innovative digital economy. On October 6, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov met in Bishkek with Binance Chief Marketing Officer Rachel Conlan to discuss ongoing and future collaboration. Japarov emphasized the country’s strategic priorities, noting that the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies is currently working on a new digital asset, the KGST, which will be pegged to the national currency, the som. Concurrently, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan is developing the digital som, a...

Local Politics

Legislation

Kyrgyzstan Launches Development of English Law-Based Dispute Resolution Center

The Kyrgyz Ministry of Justice and the British Embassy in Kyrgyzstan have signed a memorandum to establish an International Center for Dispute Resolution based on English law within the newly designated Special Financial Investment Territory “Tamchy.” The initiative follows legislation signed by President Sadyr Japarov establishing the Tamchy zone, a special legal and regulatory jurisdiction located in the Issyk-Kul region. The zone is designed to attract both domestic and foreign investment by offering tax incentives and a favorable business environment, particularly in sectors such as manufacturing, tourism, wellness, and transport infrastructure. A central component of the initiative is the creation...

Internal Affairs

Kazakhstan Moves to Legalize Private Detective Services

Tourism

Kazakhstan to Count Tourists Using Mobile Data

Death Penalty

Japarov Orders Death Penalty for Rape of Minors

Social Media

Tajikistan Debates Social Media Ban for Children Under 14

Environment

Kyrgyz Authorities to Confiscate Vehicles Damaging Mountain Ecosystems

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has ordered law enforcement and environmental agencies to begin fining and in severe cases, confiscating vehicles used in a manner that damages mountain ecosystems, particularly in nature reserves and alpine pastures. In a social media post featuring a video of individuals riding quad bikes through mountainous terrain, reportedly within a protected area, Japarov called on the Ministries of Internal Affairs and Natural Resources to take immediate action. “Those driving gasoline-powered vehicles in mountain reserves and pastures should have them confiscated,” the president declared. Japarov said such incidents are occurring nationwide, with the reckless use of off-road...

Kyrgyzstan Elections

Kyrgyzstan Snap Election: Democracy on Edge or Politics as Usual?

On September 25, Kyrgyzstan’s parliament voted to dissolve itself, clearing the way for snap elections. As previously reported by The Times of Central Asia, deputies approved the dissolution by an 84–0 vote, with five abstentions and one absence. The election will now take place on November 30, under revised electoral rules. The new system divides the country into 30 constituencies, each of which elects three deputies, at least one of whom must be a woman. Lawmakers justified the move by pointing to the costs and logistical burdens of overlapping parliamentary and presidential campaigns, arguing that holding parliamentary elections a year...

Armed Forces

Survey Reveals What Kazakhstanis Think About the Army and Defense

In September 2025, the research platform Demos.kz conducted a nationwide survey on public perceptions of Kazakhstan’s Armed Forces. When asked about the likelihood of Kazakhstan becoming involved in a military conflict over the next five years, 29.7% of respondents considered the risk very low, 28% rated it as average, 13.2% as rather low, 7.1% as very high, and 6.9% as rather high. Public confidence in the military's capabilities was divided. Some 31.9% of respondents believe the Kazakh army is strong enough to defend the country against external threats, while 35% said it will “more likely be able” to do so....

Medicines

Kazakhstanis Face Drug Shortages and Soaring Prices

Kazakhstanis are paying significantly more for medicines than residents of many other countries, and often struggle to find essential drugs at all. According to the Agency for Protection and Development of Competition (APDC), rising prices, supply disruptions, and an inefficient procurement system are driving a worsening healthcare crisis. Price Hikes Kazakhstan’s medicine procurement system is complex. In principle, essential drugs should be available to patients free of charge under the guaranteed volume of medical care and mandatory social health insurance. In practice, many face shortages or receive lower-quality substitutes. As a result, patients are often forced to buy medicines themselves,...

International Affairs

Trump Administration

S. Paul Kapur Confirmed as U.S. Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs

The U.S. Senate has confirmed political scientist S. Paul Kapur as Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs to lead the State Department bureau that oversees relations with Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives, Bhutan, and the five Central Asian republics. The position carries responsibility for guiding U.S. diplomacy across the region, coordinating security and development strategy, and advising on policy toward regional powers such as China and Russia. Kapur, 56, is an Indian American scholar known for his work on nuclear deterrence and South Asian security. He was born in New Delhi to an...

CIS

Putin in Tajikistan for CIS Summit Amid Migration Tensions

Uzbek-U.S. Relations

Washington and Tashkent Push for More Trade and Investment

Organization of Turkic States

Gabala 2025: What the Turkic World Will Discuss Amid Global Turbulence

Military Psychologists in Kazakhstan Say AI Chatbot Can Help in Hard Times

Justice

Turkish Police Detain Teenagers Linked to ISIS, Including Turkmen Citizen

Turkish security forces have detained two teenagers in Istanbul, one identified as a Turkmen national, on suspicion of planning terrorist attacks and communicating with members of the so‑called Islamic State (ISIS), Turkish press reported. The arrests were carried out in two Istanbul districts after police discovered evidence of contact with ISIS operatives on encrypted messaging apps. Authorities say a search of one suspect’s computer turned up files with instructions for making Molotov cocktails and explosives, materials on assembling long‑barreled weapons and shooting training, and a large volume of ISIS‑related propaganda and instructional videos. A court ordered that teenager held in...

Organization of Turkic States

Leaders of Turkic States Meet in Azerbaijan

The 12th Summit of the Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) convened in Gabala, Azerbaijan, bringing together leaders from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Turkmenistan, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Discussions focused on regional stability, economic integration, and strengthening fraternal ties among Turkic nations. Aliyev: The OTS Is Becoming a Major Geopolitical Center Opening the summit, Azerbajani President Ilham Aliyev welcomed participants to Gabala and thanked Kyrgyzstan for its prior chairmanship. “Today, the Organization of Turkic States is not merely a platform for cooperation; it is forming as one of the serious geopolitical...

Afghanistan

Former Afghan Deputy Speaker “Abbas Dollar” Arrested in Tashkent

Abbas Ibrahimzada, a former deputy speaker of Afghanistan’s parliament, was arrested in Tashkent on September 24, according to sources cited by Amu. Despite reportedly posting bail of more than $350,000, he has remained in custody for over a week. His arrest follows multiple complaints filed by business rivals. Local sources indicate that Ibrahimzada has invested more than $50 million in Uzbekistan over the past four years, with ventures spanning commercial transport and flour production. His detention has raised concerns about potential disruptions to his extensive business interests. Ibrahimzada has not publicly commented on the case. A prominent representative from Balkh...

Air Transport

Uzbekistan Airways Refutes Near-Collision Reports in Russian Airspace

Uzbekistan Airways has denied claims that one of its aircraft was involved in a near-collision with a private jet in Russian airspace, describing the reports inaccurate and misleading. The airline issued a statement in response to tabloid coverage in Russia alleging a serious aviation incident near Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport. As previously reported by The Times of Central Asia, the incident allegedly occurred shortly after midnight on September 29 near Serpukhov, south of Moscow. Early accounts indicated that an Uzbekistan Airways Airbus A320 en route from Samarkand and an Embraer Legacy 650 business jet flying from Bodrum came within three...

Life & Culture

Cinema

Jackie Chan to Film New “Armour of God” Sequel in Kazakhstan

Legendary actor and filmmaker Jackie Chan is set to return to Kazakhstan to work on the latest installment of his iconic action franchise, Armour of God: Ultimatum. The project will be produced in partnership with Kazakhstan’s Salem Entertainment, which officially confirmed its involvement. “We can now officially reveal details of Jackie Chan’s visit to Almaty. He will be working on the new film Armour of God: Ultimatum. The fourth installment of this legendary saga will be filmed here in Kazakhstan,” the studio said in a statement. Chan visited Almaty in late September, prompting speculation in local media, including rumors he...

Literature

From Kyrgyzstan to Scotland: Shahsanem Murray’s Naked Nimbus Explores Love, Loss, and Belonging

Culture

Touching Fairy Tales: In Ust-Kamenogorsk, Books Are Knitted, Sewn, and Brought to Life

Architecture

Almaty’s “Tselinny” Cultural Center Featured on Cover of Architectural Record

Education

Uzbek Authorities Investigate Mass Food Poisoning at Some Kindergartens

TCA Interviews

TCA Interview: Asia’s First New York Film Academy Campus Opens in Almaty

On 27 September, the New York Film Academy Kazakhstan (NYFA) opened the first branch of the world-renowned American film school in Central Asia. For young Kazakhstani and foreign students, this presents a unique opportunity to gain top-tier knowledge for future careers in the industry. The new campus was established through a partnership between Almaty University of Energy and Communications (Energo University) and the Dala Edge Creative Technology Park, with the opening ceremony attended by Michael Young, President and CEO of the New York Film Academy, and Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan. Gani Nygymetov, Rector of...

World Cup

Uzbekistan Signs Fabio Cannavaro as Coach Ahead of World Cup

Fabio Cannavaro has signed a contract with the Uzbekistan Football Association to coach the national team, which qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in the country’s 34 years of independence. “The Italian coach will prepare our team for the World Cup to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico,” the association said after the contract was signed on Monday at Uzbekistan’s National Football Center. It said Cannavaro had the experience and skills to deliver success for Uzbekistan, describing him as “a three-time World Cup participant, 2006 World Cup winner, one of the best...

Sports

Uzbekistan to Co-Host FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2027 with Azerbaijan

It’s been a big year for Uzbekistan’s football ambitions. In June, the national team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing a 0-0 draw against the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi that was enough to propel Uzbekistan into the main draw. It is the first time that Uzbekistan, which has built up its sports infrastructure over the years, has qualified in the country’s 34 years of independence. Now Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan are celebrating their joint appointment as host nations for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2027. The announcement was made on Thursday at a meeting of the...

Education

Teacher’s Assault on Student Sparks Debate on School Violence in Tajikistan

An alleged case of school violence in Tajikistan has reignited public concern after an 11th-grade student accused a teacher of assault in the southern city of Levakant. The incident, which has generated conflicting accounts from authorities and the student’s family, is now under investigation by law enforcement. Conflicting Accounts The case surfaced on September 30, when a video circulated on social media showing the student unconscious. Radio Ozodi reported that the boy had received “a strong blow to the back of the head from his teacher.” According to the student, Mehmed Bozorov, the incident occurred on September 6 at School...

Justice

Crocus City Hall

Lawyers for Crocus City Hall Victims Seek Agalarov Asset Seizure

Lawyers representing victims of the March 2024 terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall near Moscow have petitioned Russia’s Investigative Committee to freeze the assets of businessmen Araz and Emin Agalarov. Attorney Igor Trunov, who represents several victims, told RBC, a major Russian business news outlet, that the request targets companies under the Agalarovs’ Crocus Group: JSC Crocus, the private security firm Crocus Profi, and JSC Crocus International. According to Trunov, JSC Crocus was responsible for the fire suppression system and evacuation mechanisms at the venue. Crocus Group organized cultural events at Crocus City Hall, while Crocus Profi provided security services....

Crime

Uzbekistan Uncovers Criminal Network Trafficking Human Organs

Human Trafficking

Ukrainian Prosecutors Say 13 Uzbek Workers Held in “Inhumane Conditions”

Crime

Kazakh Businessman Almaz Zaripov Detained in Bishkek

Police

Twelve Years On, Tajikistan’s Police Reform Struggles to Deliver Real Change

Corruption

Uzbekistan Launches $20 Million School Climate Resilience Project with Restituted Funds

Uzbekistan has launched a $20 million initiative to enhance climate resilience and improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure in schools, marking the first major investment of restituted assets recovered from abroad. The project, titled “Modelling Climate Resilience and WASH in Schools,” officially begins on October 1. It is part of a broader commitment made in April by the Ishonch Fund Management Committee, which outlined how recovered assets from Switzerland would be used to fund education and community development initiatives. The commitment was reaffirmed during the Namangan Poverty Reduction Forum in September. Background: The Ishonch Fund The Ishonch Fund was...

Animal Rights

Chinese Man Jailed in Tashkent for Pouring Boiling Water on Cat

A Chinese citizen in Tashkent has been sentenced to five days in detention after being found guilty of torturing a cat by repeatedly pouring boiling water on it, according to the animal protection organization “Mehr va Oqibat” (Kindness and Compassion). The incident occurred during the night of September 16-17, when a local resident contacted the group’s hotline after hearing the sound of a cat crying. Looking outside, the witness saw her neighbor, identified as Y.Z., a Chinese national, pouring boiling water onto the animal, which he had confined in a container to prevent it from escaping. Mehr va Oqibat promptly...

Women's Rights

Montenegro Will Not Extradite NeMolchi Founder to Kazakhstan

The authorities in Montenegro have decided that the director of Kazakhstan’s NeMolchi.kz (Don’t be silent) foundation, Dina Smailova (Tansari), will not be deported to Kazakhstan, where she faces charges of knowingly disseminating false information, violation of privacy, and fraud. Smailova’s Legal Battles and Exile Since 2017, Smailova has faced a plethora of criminal cases. In 2021, she left Kazakhstan and relocated to Georgia. After she departed, Almaty police launched new inquiries against her. In June 2022, Smailova said that these investigations were opened “because I criticize the activities of the Almaty police, because I demand the resignation of the leadership,...

Corruption

Prestige or Coercion? Turkmen Police Questioned Over Costly Leader Watches

Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched an internal investigation after reports emerged that police officers were purchasing high-priced watches featuring images of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, his father and former president Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and state symbols. According to an internal directive sent to regional departments, police personnel must submit written explanations detailing whether they bought the watches voluntarily or under pressure from superiors. The ministry also announced inspections of police uniforms to ensure compliance with official standards. The directive reminds officers that wearing rings, medallions, or signet rings, aside from wedding bands, is strictly prohibited while on duty. Internal security...

Environment

Coal

Bishkek Authorities Ban Low-Quality Coal to Curb Air Pollution

On October 6, the Kyrgyz government banned the use of powder-like coal with particle sizes between 0-13 mm in Bishkek and the surrounding Chui region as part of a broader effort to combat air pollution and improve public health. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, this fine-grade coal is inefficient for household heating and generates significant dust, contributing to particulate air pollution. The new regulation applies only to private households and does not affect heating plants or boiler facilities. As part of its wider decarbonization strategy, the Ministry of Finance has partnered with domestic banks...

Glaciers

Learning About Glaciers: Scientists Extract Ice Cores in Tajikistan

Wildlife Conservation

Kazakhstan’s Red Book to Include 11 New Animal Species

Air Quality

Asia’s Top Three Towns for Air Quality All in Kazakhstan, Finds New Study

Green Energy

Astana Forum Signals Growing Momentum for Green Projects

Rogun Dam

Tajikistan’s Rogun Dam to Triple Forests Under No Net Loss Plan

The construction of Tajikistan’s massive Rogun Hydropower Plant (HPP) will proceed under strict environmental conditions, guided by what experts describe as a "No Net Loss" (NNL) approach to nature. According to Asia-Plus, the updated Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the project outlines a series of measures to offset ecological damage, including large-scale forest restoration. The report states that 262 hectares of land, including 185 hectares of juniper forest and 77 hectares of floodplain, will be lost due to construction. To compensate, authorities plan to restore 786 hectares of new forest, tripling the area impacted. The reforestation effort will...

Qosh Tepa Canal

Afghanistan’s Qosh Tepa Canal Raises Water Security Fears

Water has long been one of Central Asia’s most contested resources, shaping agriculture, energy policy, and diplomacy across the region. Recently, Afghanistan’s Qosh Tepa Canal project has emerged as a central point in this debate. Promoted by the Taliban as a vital step toward achieving food security and economic growth, the canal also raises alarm bells among downstream neighbors who heavily depend on the Amu Darya River. Now, according to Islamic Emirate spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, the second phase of the project is expected to be completed within five months, raising further concerns among downstream countries about its potential impact on regional...

Science

New Kazakh-German Nexus Institute to Tackle Central Asia’s Climate Challenges

The Kazakh-German University (DKU), the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan, and the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University (KazNARU), with support from Germany’s Hanns Seidel Foundation, have announced the creation of a new scientific and educational hub, the Kazakh-German Nexus Institute. A New Center for Sustainable Solutions The Nexus Institute will be headquartered at KazNARU in Almaty and aims to integrate the expertise of Kazakhstani and international scientists to address Central Asia’s pressing environmental issues. Its core mission is to develop comprehensive solutions in land and water management, energy, and ecology. Key priorities include: Developing effective policies for sustainable land...

Power Shortage

Kyrgyz Energy Minister Warns of Imminent Winter Power Shortages

Kyrgyzstan’s Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev has warned that the upcoming winter will be one of the most difficult in recent memory, with the country facing significant electricity shortages due to critically low water levels at the Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) reservoir. Toktogul is Kyrgyzstan’s largest energy facility, generating approximately 40% of the country’s electricity. According to Ibraev, the Toktogul reservoir currently holds 10.8 billion cubic meters of water, 1.6 billion cubic meters less than in 2024, when levels were already deemed critically low at 12.4 billion cubic meters. The “dead water level,” at which the turbines can no longer...

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Business & Economy

Business & Economy

Kazakhstan to Launch Unified Construction Portal in 2026

Uzbek Companies Begin Gas Exploration at Afghanistan’s Toti-Maidan Field

Government Securities Drive Growth on Kyrgyz Stock Exchange

Kazakhstan’s Finance Ministry Cracks Down on Widespread Tax Evasion Among Small Businesses

Kyrgyzstan and Binance Strengthen Partnership in Digital Economy Development

Local Politics

Local Politics

Kyrgyzstan Launches Development of English Law-Based Dispute Resolution Center

Kyrgyz Authorities to Confiscate Vehicles Damaging Mountain Ecosystems

Kyrgyzstan Snap Election: Democracy on Edge or Politics as Usual?

Survey Reveals What Kazakhstanis Think About the Army and Defense

Kazakhstanis Face Drug Shortages and Soaring Prices

International Affairs

International Affairs

S. Paul Kapur Confirmed as U.S. Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs

Turkish Police Detain Teenagers Linked to ISIS, Including Turkmen Citizen

Leaders of Turkic States Meet in Azerbaijan

Former Afghan Deputy Speaker “Abbas Dollar” Arrested in Tashkent

Uzbekistan Airways Refutes Near-Collision Reports in Russian Airspace

Life & Culture

Life & Culture

Jackie Chan to Film New “Armour of God” Sequel in Kazakhstan

TCA Interview: Asia’s First New York Film Academy Campus Opens in Almaty

Uzbekistan Signs Fabio Cannavaro as Coach Ahead of World Cup

Uzbekistan to Co-Host FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2027 with Azerbaijan

Teacher’s Assault on Student Sparks Debate on School Violence in Tajikistan

Justice

Justice

Lawyers for Crocus City Hall Victims Seek Agalarov Asset Seizure