Margarita Baskakova
Articles
Fossil Fuel Emissions Keep Rising, Undercutting Hopes for Climate Progress
Annual rise in fossil fuel emissions persists despite global climate pledges, new analyses warn
Women on Motorbikes Signal Shifting Norms in Iran
Defying bans and taboos, Tehran’s female riders are becoming symbols of independence and quiet resistance
Uzbekistan Narrows Bank-Privatisation Drive to SQB, Says Fitch
Fitch says Tashkent’s new, more selective strategy centers on SQB as a pilot case, with broader bank privatisations unlikely before 2026
Uzbekistan’s Lower House Passes Islamic Banking Bill, Sends it to Senate
Uzbekistan advances Islamic banking bill to the Senate, setting legal and tax rules for Sharia-compliant finance
Kyrgyzstan Launches World’s First State-Issued, Gold-Backed Stablecoin USDKG
Uzbekistan Sees Surge in U.S. Visitors, Up 22% in 2025
Officials say momentum is likely to continue as infrastructure modernises and sustainable
Uzbekistan Opens New Educational Hub for Children at Center of Islamic Civilization
New children’s hub blends technology, history and art to bring Uzbekistan’s Islamic heritage to life