Zelenskyy picks Uzbekistan-born top Russia negotiator as next intelligence chief
Umerov will retain a central role in negotiations aimed at ending the war
Tim James
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“Our staffers”: Saida Mirziyoyeva posts footage of cats adopted into President’s office
The news would sit well with Larry the Cat, who lives at 10 Downing Street
Paris courts Saudis to spend €1bn on “highly confidential” manga theme park
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Mirziyoyev Gets Birthday Wishes from Central Asia and Other Countries
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CENTCOM Confirms U.S. Troops Killed and Missing After Iranian Gulf Attacks
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Tajikistan’s Foreign Trade Tops $6.8 Bn in First Half of 2026
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South Korea Files First Criminal Case Over AI Glasses Exam Cheating
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