How Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban Stack up as Border Clashes Escalate
Ceasefire follows the deadliest flare-up since 2021 as Pakistan’s larger, nuclear-armed force faces a Taliban military with limited air power
Tim James
Articles
Hamas and Israel Trade Blame as Gaza Truce Talks Stall
Doha-mediated negotiations hit new hurdles over ceasefire terms, hostage releases, troop withdrawal and return of displaced civilians
Uzbekneftegaz Meets McKinsey to Bolster Energy Sector Stability
Talks in Tashkent focus on efficiency, resilience and low-carbon tech to strengthen Uzbekistan’s energy system
Uzbekistan Deepens Business Ties with the UK as British Interest Grows
During a London roundtable, Uzbekistan outlined reforms and WTO bid; the UK signalled support as British investment interest continues to grow
World Cup 2026 draw set for Dec 5 at Washington’s Kennedy Center
Montenegro Ends Visa-Free Entry for Uzbek Citizens
As part of the 2024–2027 Reform Agenda, Montenegro restores visa requirements; Armenia and Egypt also impacted
Uzbek Dancers Among Laureates as Sochi Crowns Winners of “Young Ballet of the World”
Kazakhstan Seeks Long-Term Oil Supply Deals with Azerbaijan
At a Baku commission meeting, Astana backed deeper SOCAR–KazMunayGas cooperation via BTC and eyed growth to 7 mt by 2027, plus ties in renewables, nuclear and AI
Uzbekistan Busts Major Telegram-Based Drug Network Linked to “Deadpool” Marketplace
Customs raids in Andijan and Tashkent regions net suspects, kilos of synthetics, and a network of “zakladchiki,” as regional crackdowns intensify across Central Asia