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Russian TV host Vladimir Solovyov’s calls for possible military action in Central Asia have sparked outrage in Uzbekistan with analysts warning the rhetoric echoes colonial thinking and threats to sovereignty https://ow.ly/JEbU50XVKxC #Uzbekistan #Russia #CentralAsia #Sovereignty #VladimirSolovyov
Russian TV Host’s Talk of ‘Military Operations’ in Central Asia Triggers Backlash in Uzbekistan - The Times Of Central Asia
Controversial remarks by Russian television host Vladimir Solovyov, suggesting that Moscow could launch “special military operations” in Central Asia and
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January 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Russian TV host Vladimir Solovyov’s calls for possible military action in Central Asia have sparked outrage in Uzbekistan with analysts warning the rhetoric echoes colonial thinking and threats to sovereignty https://ow.ly/JEbU50XVKxC #Uzbekistan #Russia #CentralAsia #Sovereignty #VladimirSolovyov
Latest from our Jonathan Campion an American scholar says his English translation of Uzbekistan’s literary classic was illegally digitized by state institutions exposing deep weaknesses in intellectual property protection https://ow.ly/IbVb50XVKiW #Uzbekistan #Copyright #Publishing #CentralAsia
American Scholar Mark Reese Fights Intellectual Property Theft of Uzbek Classic 'Bygone Days' - The Times Of Central Asia
When American scholar Mark Reese set out to share Uzbekistan’s most celebrated novel with the world, he never imagined that his work would be pirated by the
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January 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Latest from our Jonathan Campion an American scholar says his English translation of Uzbekistan’s literary classic was illegally digitized by state institutions exposing deep weaknesses in intellectual property protection https://ow.ly/IbVb50XVKiW #Uzbekistan #Copyright #Publishing #CentralAsia
Chinese and Uzbek archaeologists have uncovered ancient city walls in eastern Uzbekistan shedding new light on Silk Road history and cultural exchange https://ow.ly/XThh50XVK1H #Uzbekistan #China #Archaeology #SilkRoad #CentralAsia #ArchaeologicalFinds #UzbekArchaeology
Chinese Uzbek Archaeologists Uncover Ancient City Walls at Kuva Silk Road Site - The Times Of Central Asia
A team of Chinese and Uzbek archaeologists has uncovered a well-preserved section of city walls at the ancient settlement of Kuva in eastern Uzbekistan,
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January 12, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Chinese and Uzbek archaeologists have uncovered ancient city walls in eastern Uzbekistan shedding new light on Silk Road history and cultural exchange https://ow.ly/XThh50XVK1H #Uzbekistan #China #Archaeology #SilkRoad #CentralAsia #ArchaeologicalFinds #UzbekArchaeology
Alexander Bublik makes history by breaking into the world top 10 after winning the Hong Kong ATP title https://ow.ly/qtUc50XVJkf #Kazakhstan #Tennis #ATP #CentralAsia #AlexanderBublik #HongKongATP #Top10Tennis #SportsNews
Kazakhstan’s Bublik Breaks Into Top 10 With Ninth Title Win - The Times Of Central Asia
After a stellar 2025 season, Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan has started 2026 by becoming a top 10 player for the first time.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Alexander Bublik makes history by breaking into the world top 10 after winning the Hong Kong ATP title https://ow.ly/qtUc50XVJkf #Kazakhstan #Tennis #ATP #CentralAsia #AlexanderBublik #HongKongATP #Top10Tennis #SportsNews
On the Spotlight on Central Asia podcast we take a hard look at the growing violence and pressure facing Central Asian migrant workers in Russia https://ow.ly/JsXP50XU6jr #Migration #Russia #MigrantRights #Podcast #CentralAsiaPodcast
Pannier and Hillard's Spotlight on Central Asia: New Episode Available Now - The Times Of Central Asia
As Managing Editor of The Times of Central Asia, I’m delighted that, in partnership with the Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs, from October 19, we are
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January 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM
On the Spotlight on Central Asia podcast we take a hard look at the growing violence and pressure facing Central Asian migrant workers in Russia https://ow.ly/JsXP50XU6jr #Migration #Russia #MigrantRights #Podcast #CentralAsiaPodcast
Latest from our Stephen M. Bland the US has expanded its visa bond policy requiring Central Asian travelers to post deposits of up to $15000 raising costs and sparking diplomatic pushback https://ow.ly/eql750XU5FR #UnitedStates #Visas #CentralAsia #Migration #VisaPolicy #VisaBond
U.S. Expands Visa Bond Policy for Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan - The Times Of Central Asia
The United States has expanded a visa bond policy that increases the upfront cost of short-term travel for citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,
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January 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Latest from our Stephen M. Bland the US has expanded its visa bond policy requiring Central Asian travelers to post deposits of up to $15000 raising costs and sparking diplomatic pushback https://ow.ly/eql750XU5FR #UnitedStates #Visas #CentralAsia #Migration #VisaPolicy #VisaBond
Turkmen pensioners are again forced to prove they are alive through long queues as payments stay frozen and frustration grows nationwide https://ow.ly/Sy3650XU5sa #Turkmenistan #Pensions #HumanRights #CentralAsia #PensionReform #PensionersRights
Turkmen Pensioners Endure Long Queues to Prove They Are Alive - The Times Of Central Asia
Twice annually, in January and July, pensioners and beneficiaries must appear in person at local offices to receive a stamp in their pension books, confirming
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January 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Turkmen pensioners are again forced to prove they are alive through long queues as payments stay frozen and frustration grows nationwide https://ow.ly/Sy3650XU5sa #Turkmenistan #Pensions #HumanRights #CentralAsia #PensionReform #PensionersRights
Turkmenistan’s Arkadag will face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in the AFC Champions League round of 32 with a rare marquee match coming to Ashgabat https://ow.ly/M7QG50XTxrg #Turkmenistan #Football #AFCChampionsLeague #CristianoRonaldo #CentralAsia #RonaldoVsArkadag #SoccerFans
Turkmenistan’s Arkadag to Face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in AFC Champions League - The Times Of Central Asia
Turkmenistan’s Arkadag football team has drawn Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr, one of the favorites to win the AFC Champions League, in the round of 32. The
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January 8, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Turkmenistan’s Arkadag will face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in the AFC Champions League round of 32 with a rare marquee match coming to Ashgabat https://ow.ly/M7QG50XTxrg #Turkmenistan #Football #AFCChampionsLeague #CristianoRonaldo #CentralAsia #RonaldoVsArkadag #SoccerFans
Iran’s largest protests since 2022 are raising concerns in Central Asia as analysts warn prolonged unrest could disrupt energy markets and pressure oil dependent economies https://ow.ly/tgi850XTxgF #Iran #CentralAsia #Geopolitics #OilMarkets #EnergySecurity #ProtestImpact
The Trump Factor: Why Central Asia Has Remained Silent on Iran’s Protests - The Times Of Central Asia
The wave of protests that erupted in Iran in late December and spread to at least 27 of the country’s 31 provinces has become the largest since 2022, when
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January 8, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Iran’s largest protests since 2022 are raising concerns in Central Asia as analysts warn prolonged unrest could disrupt energy markets and pressure oil dependent economies https://ow.ly/tgi850XTxgF #Iran #CentralAsia #Geopolitics #OilMarkets #EnergySecurity #ProtestImpact
Orthodox Christmas on January 7 is widely celebrated across Central Asia as a symbol of faith tradition and interreligious harmony https://ow.ly/xYxy50XSXJq #OrthodoxChristmas #CentralAsia #ReligiousTolerance #ChristmasTraditions #CulturalCelebration
Orthodox Christmas in Central Asia Highlights Faith, Tradition, and Tolerance - The Times Of Central Asia
Observed across borders and traditions, Orthodox Christmas in Central Asia blends faith, folklore, and public life, serving both as a sacred celebration and a
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January 7, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Orthodox Christmas on January 7 is widely celebrated across Central Asia as a symbol of faith tradition and interreligious harmony https://ow.ly/xYxy50XSXJq #OrthodoxChristmas #CentralAsia #ReligiousTolerance #ChristmasTraditions #CulturalCelebration
Happy Orthodox Christmas to our readers across Central Asia wishing you peace warmth and joy during this special time #OrthodoxChristmas #CentralAsia #SeasonGreetings
January 7, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Happy Orthodox Christmas to our readers across Central Asia wishing you peace warmth and joy during this special time #OrthodoxChristmas #CentralAsia #SeasonGreetings
Global shocks in Venezuela and Iran are sparking debate in Central Asia as analysts warn lower oil prices could hit Kazakhstan’s economy hard https://ow.ly/XyV650XSzof #Kazakhstan #OilMarkets #Geopolitics #CentralAsia #OilPriceImpact #VenezuelaCrisis #IranSanctions
The Venezuela Effect: Oil, Sanctions, and Kazakhstan’s Strategic Dilemma - The Times Of Central Asia
The start of 2026 was marked by political upheaval across two continents: fresh protests in Iran drawing comparisons among some Kazakh analysts to the
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January 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Global shocks in Venezuela and Iran are sparking debate in Central Asia as analysts warn lower oil prices could hit Kazakhstan’s economy hard https://ow.ly/XyV650XSzof #Kazakhstan #OilMarkets #Geopolitics #CentralAsia #OilPriceImpact #VenezuelaCrisis #IranSanctions
Rising violence and pressure on Central Asian migrants in Russia are exposing deep human and economic risks for Uzbekistan as dependence on remittances collides with growing insecurity https://ow.ly/CZex50XS7XE #Uzbekistan #Migration #Russia #CentralAsia #HumanRights
Uzbek Migrants Face Growing Risks in Russia as Tashkent Seeks Probe Into Alleged Abuse - The Times Of Central Asia
Russian security forces reportedly carried out a raid on a café in Khabarovsk in mid-December 2025, during which several Central Asian migrants were allegedly
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January 5, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Rising violence and pressure on Central Asian migrants in Russia are exposing deep human and economic risks for Uzbekistan as dependence on remittances collides with growing insecurity https://ow.ly/CZex50XS7XE #Uzbekistan #Migration #Russia #CentralAsia #HumanRights
Uzbekistan and Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov has been named Asia’s Best Young Footballer of 2025 after a breakout year in club and international football https://ow.ly/p8Ey50XS7GS #Uzbekistan #Football #ManchesterCity #RisingStar #AbdukodirKhusanov #YoungFootballer
Uzbek Defender Abdukodir Khusanov Named Asia’s Best Young Footballer of 2025 - The Times Of Central Asia
Abdukodir Khusanov, central defender for the Uzbekistan national team and Manchester City, has been named Asia’s Best Young Footballer of 2025 by football
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January 5, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Uzbekistan and Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov has been named Asia’s Best Young Footballer of 2025 after a breakout year in club and international football https://ow.ly/p8Ey50XS7GS #Uzbekistan #Football #ManchesterCity #RisingStar #AbdukodirKhusanov #YoungFootballer
Kazakh Spanish film La Tregua moves from San Sebastian to cinemas and Netflix telling a powerful Kazakhstan linked story of repression dialogue and humanity https://timesca.com/kazakh-spanish-film-la-trequa-to-premiere-on-netflix/ #Kazakhstan #Film #Netflix #Culture #History #LaTreguaFilm
Kazakh-Spanish Film La Trequa to Premiere on Netflix - The Times Of Central Asia
Following its premiere at the San Sebastian International Film Festival this fall, where it received a special award, the Kazakh-Spanish film La Trequa (The
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January 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Kazakh Spanish film La Tregua moves from San Sebastian to cinemas and Netflix telling a powerful Kazakhstan linked story of repression dialogue and humanity https://timesca.com/kazakh-spanish-film-la-trequa-to-premiere-on-netflix/ #Kazakhstan #Film #Netflix #Culture #History #LaTreguaFilm
Central Asia’s classical musicians are active on the world stage but remain largely invisible as a region highlighting a missed opportunity for cultural representation and soft power https://ow.ly/sn7w50XR8K1 #CentralAsia #Culture #ClassicalMusic #SoftPower #Arts
Opinion: Central Asia’s Missing Voice in Global Classical Music - The Times Of Central Asia
When Central Asia appears in international headlines, it is usually through the lenses of geopolitics, energy, infrastructure, or economic development. These
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January 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Central Asia’s classical musicians are active on the world stage but remain largely invisible as a region highlighting a missed opportunity for cultural representation and soft power https://ow.ly/sn7w50XR8K1 #CentralAsia #Culture #ClassicalMusic #SoftPower #Arts
Four years after January 2022 Kazakhstan has moved from crisis toward gradual reform with greater stability but lasting change now depends on implementation and results https://ow.ly/2coP50XR8Fa #Kazakhstan #Politics #Reforms #CentralAsia
From Rupture to Resilience: Kazakhstan’s Political Recalibration After January 2022 - The Times Of Central Asia
The upcoming anniversary of the events that started on 2 January 2022 in Kazakhstan invites a measured reflection rather than simple retrospection. The
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January 2, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Four years after January 2022 Kazakhstan has moved from crisis toward gradual reform with greater stability but lasting change now depends on implementation and results https://ow.ly/2coP50XR8Fa #Kazakhstan #Politics #Reforms #CentralAsia
Astana unveiled an eco friendly New Year tree inspired by the traditional quraq korpe quilt blending sustainability community and Kazakh heritage https://ow.ly/saZ750XQI3R #Kazakhstan #Astana #NewYearTree #QuraqKorpe #Quilt #KazakhHeritage
Eco-Friendly Quraq-Korpe Christmas Tree Installed in Astana - The Times Of Central Asia
An unconventional art installation has appeared in Astana’s new administrative center: an eco-friendly Christmas tree styled after quraq-korpe, the
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December 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Astana unveiled an eco friendly New Year tree inspired by the traditional quraq korpe quilt blending sustainability community and Kazakh heritage https://ow.ly/saZ750XQI3R #Kazakhstan #Astana #NewYearTree #QuraqKorpe #Quilt #KazakhHeritage
Latest from our @pannierb.bsky.social a remote Tajik border district has become the most violent hotspot along the Afghanistan frontier as attacks linked to militants smuggling and Chinese gold projects surge https://ow.ly/hEsy50XQHPh #Tajikistan #Afghanistan #BorderSecurity #CentralAsia
Deadly Clashes and Gold Mines Fuel Tensions on the Tajik-Afghan Border - The Times Of Central Asia
Along a short strip of the Tajik-Afghan border, there has been a lot of activity in recent months, including the most serious incidents of cross-border
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December 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Latest from our @pannierb.bsky.social a remote Tajik border district has become the most violent hotspot along the Afghanistan frontier as attacks linked to militants smuggling and Chinese gold projects surge https://ow.ly/hEsy50XQHPh #Tajikistan #Afghanistan #BorderSecurity #CentralAsia
Across Central Asia New Year is still celebrated around food with Olivier salad pilaf and beshbarmak anchoring a shared holiday tradition despite changing times https://ow.ly/jb5c50XQHEP #CentralAsia #NewYear #NewYearTraditions #FoodCulture #Food
Beshbarmak, Pilaf, and Olivier Salad: What Will Be Served on New Year's Eve Tables in Central Asia - The Times Of Central Asia
Kazakhstan: Beshbarmak with a Twist
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December 31, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Across Central Asia New Year is still celebrated around food with Olivier salad pilaf and beshbarmak anchoring a shared holiday tradition despite changing times https://ow.ly/jb5c50XQHEP #CentralAsia #NewYear #NewYearTraditions #FoodCulture #Food
New Year NoMad Kazakh Party in New York brought diaspora culture music and nightlife together showing how Kazakh identity thrives far from home https://ow.ly/IShq50XQque #KazakhDiaspora #NewYork #Culture #Community #NoMadNYC #DiasporaLife #NYCEvents
NoMad Nights: Celebrating Kazakh Identity at New Year in New York - The Times Of Central Asia
There’s no party like a New Year NoMad Kazakh Party. Staged slightly ahead of New Year’s Eve to align with the weekend, the glamorous event marked a welcome
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December 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
New Year NoMad Kazakh Party in New York brought diaspora culture music and nightlife together showing how Kazakh identity thrives far from home https://ow.ly/IShq50XQque #KazakhDiaspora #NewYork #Culture #Community #NoMadNYC #DiasporaLife #NYCEvents
Latest from our Stephen M. Bland Central Asia stepped onto the global stage in 2025 as energy minerals and transit routes turned the region into a key player in global geopolitics and supply chains https://ow.ly/XPCw50XQq7i #CentralAsia #Geopolitics #Energy #Trade #GlobalEconomy #CentralAsia2025
2025: The Year Central Asia Stepped Onto the Global Stage - The Times Of Central Asia
For much of the post-Soviet era, Central Asia occupied a peripheral place in global affairs. It mattered to its immediate neighbors, but rarely shaped wider
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December 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Latest from our Stephen M. Bland Central Asia stepped onto the global stage in 2025 as energy minerals and transit routes turned the region into a key player in global geopolitics and supply chains https://ow.ly/XPCw50XQq7i #CentralAsia #Geopolitics #Energy #Trade #GlobalEconomy #CentralAsia2025
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Retaliation, Raids and Regional Integration,
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December 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM
A BIG thank you to Catherine Putz, editor at @thediplomat.com
& @tumarov.bsky.social of @carnegierussia.bsky.social for being on Spotlight on Central Asia to review regional cooperation in 2025.(open.spotify.com/episode/1Sye...) And thanks to our sponsors @timesca.com the Oxus Society!
& @tumarov.bsky.social of @carnegierussia.bsky.social for being on Spotlight on Central Asia to review regional cooperation in 2025.(open.spotify.com/episode/1Sye...) And thanks to our sponsors @timesca.com the Oxus Society!
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Time for another excellent SoCA with @pannierb.bsky.social thanks @timesca.com @thediplomat.com @tumarov.bsky.social and @carnegierussia.bsky.social
A BIG thank you to Catherine Putz, editor at @thediplomat.com
& @tumarov.bsky.social of @carnegierussia.bsky.social for being on Spotlight on Central Asia to review regional cooperation in 2025.(open.spotify.com/episode/1Sye...) And thanks to our sponsors @timesca.com the Oxus Society!
& @tumarov.bsky.social of @carnegierussia.bsky.social for being on Spotlight on Central Asia to review regional cooperation in 2025.(open.spotify.com/episode/1Sye...) And thanks to our sponsors @timesca.com the Oxus Society!
Retaliation, Raids and Regional Integration,
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December 29, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Time for another excellent SoCA with @pannierb.bsky.social thanks @timesca.com @thediplomat.com @tumarov.bsky.social and @carnegierussia.bsky.social
Uzbekistan’s World Cup qualification marks a football milestone as Central Asia’s rivalry with Kazakhstan enters a new era of ambition and divergence https://ow.ly/2qUA50XPYHf #Uzbekistan #Kazakhstan #Football #CentralAsia #WorldCup2026 #FootballRivalry
Kazakhstan vs. Uzbekistan: A Footballing Derby with an Uncertain Outcome - The Times Of Central Asia
The Uzbekistan national football team has qualified for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place across three North American countries: the U.S., Canada, and
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December 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Uzbekistan’s World Cup qualification marks a football milestone as Central Asia’s rivalry with Kazakhstan enters a new era of ambition and divergence https://ow.ly/2qUA50XPYHf #Uzbekistan #Kazakhstan #Football #CentralAsia #WorldCup2026 #FootballRivalry