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Kazakhstan says the probe into the Azerbaijan Airlines crash near Aktau found damage consistent with external metal fragments as the year long investigation continues https://ow.ly/YkI150XOmLh #Kazakhstan #Aviation #CrashInvestigation #AviationSafety #Aktau #AzerbaijanAirlinesCrash
Kazakhstan Releases Interim Findings on Azerbaijan Airlines Crash - The Times Of Central Asia
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport has released an interim update on the investigation into the crash of an Embraer 190 aircraft operated by Azerbaijan
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December 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Kazakhstan says the probe into the Azerbaijan Airlines crash near Aktau found damage consistent with external metal fragments as the year long investigation continues https://ow.ly/YkI150XOmLh #Kazakhstan #Aviation #CrashInvestigation #AviationSafety #Aktau #AzerbaijanAirlinesCrash
Kazakhstan’s Tazy greyhound is more than a hunting dog it’s a national treasure now facing modern risks as tradition meets sport and commercialization https://ow.ly/SjeH50XO5zB #Kazakhstan #TazyGreyhound #KazakhstanDogs #TazyDogs #Dogs
Kazakhstan’s Tazy: The Ancient Hunting Dog of the Steppe - The Times Of Central Asia
This adaptability is evident in many aspects of steppe life, including the development of the Tazy, the Kazakh greyhound. Bred over generations to protect
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December 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Kazakhstan’s Tazy greyhound is more than a hunting dog it’s a national treasure now facing modern risks as tradition meets sport and commercialization https://ow.ly/SjeH50XO5zB #Kazakhstan #TazyGreyhound #KazakhstanDogs #TazyDogs #Dogs
The Times of Central Asia and the Oxus Society Spotlight on Central Asia podcast this week is exploring the region’s politics security and society with top experts this week focusing on C5 cooperation in 2025 https://ow.ly/BgVp50XO5v6 #CentralAsia #Podcast #Geopolitics #C5 #InternationalAffairs
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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December 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The Times of Central Asia and the Oxus Society Spotlight on Central Asia podcast this week is exploring the region’s politics security and society with top experts this week focusing on C5 cooperation in 2025 https://ow.ly/BgVp50XO5v6 #CentralAsia #Podcast #Geopolitics #C5 #InternationalAffairs
The Times of Central Asia wishes a Merry Christmas to all our readers. #Christmas #CentralAsia #HolidayWishes #Christmas2025 #TimesOfCentralAsia
December 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The Times of Central Asia wishes a Merry Christmas to all our readers. #Christmas #CentralAsia #HolidayWishes #Christmas2025 #TimesOfCentralAsia
Japan and Central Asian leaders launched a new strategic partnership in Tokyo with plans for up to 20 billion dollars in investment across energy technology logistics and climate projects https://ow.ly/PRx550XNKcY #Japan #CentralAsia #Investment #Energy
Japan and Central Asia Enter a New Era of Strategic Partnership - The Times Of Central Asia
On December 20, the first summit of Central Asian and Japanese leaders (CA+JAD) was held in Tokyo. The Tokyo Declaration, an ambitious roadmap for future
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December 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Japan and Central Asian leaders launched a new strategic partnership in Tokyo with plans for up to 20 billion dollars in investment across energy technology logistics and climate projects https://ow.ly/PRx550XNKcY #Japan #CentralAsia #Investment #Energy
Real Madrid is reportedly considering a loan move for Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov as it looks for short term defensive cover https://ow.ly/qTnk50XNnvI #Football #RealMadrid #Uzbekistan #FootballTransfers #UzbekDefender
Rumors Grow Over Real Madrid's Interest in Uzbek Defender Khusanov - The Times Of Central Asia
Speculation is mounting over a potential move by Real Madrid for Uzbekistan international Abdukodir Khusanov, with Spanish outlet Fichajes reporting that the
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December 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Real Madrid is reportedly considering a loan move for Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov as it looks for short term defensive cover https://ow.ly/qTnk50XNnvI #Football #RealMadrid #Uzbekistan #FootballTransfers #UzbekDefender
Latest from our Stephen M. Bland Britain has sanctioned four Uzbekistan based companies and a Tashkent born businessman under its Russia sanctions regime citing links to activities undermining Ukraine https://ow.ly/q5MG50XNmZo #UK #Sanctions #Uzbekistan #RussiaUkraine #Geopolitics
UK Adds Uzbekistan-Based Companies and Tashkent Businessman to Russia Sanctions List - The Times Of Central Asia
Britain has expanded its Russia sanctions regime to include four companies based in Uzbekistan and one Tashkent-born businessman, according to official
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December 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Latest from our Stephen M. Bland Britain has sanctioned four Uzbekistan based companies and a Tashkent born businessman under its Russia sanctions regime citing links to activities undermining Ukraine https://ow.ly/q5MG50XNmZo #UK #Sanctions #Uzbekistan #RussiaUkraine #Geopolitics
Turkmen bard Mohammad Geldi Geldi Nejad brings ancient Central Asian musical heritage to new audiences in New York bridging tradition scholarship and performance https://ow.ly/9LL650XMAIL #Turkmenistan #Culture #Music #CentralAsia #Diaspora #WorldMusic #NYC
From the Central Asian Steppe to Manhattan: A Turkmen Bard in New York - The Times Of Central Asia
A halal Chinese Muslim restaurant in New York City is an unlikely setting for a concert by a highly acclaimed bard of the Turkmen tradition. Yet on a Saturday
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December 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Turkmen bard Mohammad Geldi Geldi Nejad brings ancient Central Asian musical heritage to new audiences in New York bridging tradition scholarship and performance https://ow.ly/9LL650XMAIL #Turkmenistan #Culture #Music #CentralAsia #Diaspora #WorldMusic #NYC
A fundraiser for slain Uzbek American Brown University student MukhammadAziz Umurzokov has raised over 500000 dollars honoring his life and legacy https://ow.ly/ygyV50XMbHm #Uzbekistan #USA #GunViolence #BrownUniversityshootinng #MukhammadAzizUmurzokov #Fundraiser
Thousands Donate in Name of Uzbek-American Student Killed at Brown University - The Times Of Central Asia
A fundraising campaign dedicated to an 18-year-old Uzbek-American student who was killed in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island has collected more
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December 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A fundraiser for slain Uzbek American Brown University student MukhammadAziz Umurzokov has raised over 500000 dollars honoring his life and legacy https://ow.ly/ygyV50XMbHm #Uzbekistan #USA #GunViolence #BrownUniversityshootinng #MukhammadAzizUmurzokov #Fundraiser
Japan elevates its Central Asia partnership to a first ever leaders summit signaling deeper cooperation on trade technology logistics and regional connectivity https://ow.ly/LlHg50XLyZM #Japan #CentralAsia #Diplomacy #Trade #Geopolitics #AsiaSummit
Japan Steps Out of the Shadows With First Central Asia Leaders’ Summit - The Times Of Central Asia
On December 19-20, Tokyo will host a landmark summit poised to reshape Eurasian cooperation. For the first time in the 20-year history of the “Central Asia +
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December 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Japan elevates its Central Asia partnership to a first ever leaders summit signaling deeper cooperation on trade technology logistics and regional connectivity https://ow.ly/LlHg50XLyZM #Japan #CentralAsia #Diplomacy #Trade #Geopolitics #AsiaSummit
Latest from our Stephen M. Bland Tajikistan condemned the killing of a Tajik schoolboy in Russia as an ethnically motivated attack marking a rare public rebuke amid rising xenophobia toward migrants https://ow.ly/a6gR50XL41K #Tajikistan #Russia #Migration #HateCrime #CentralAsia
Tajikistan Condemns Fatal Stabbing of Boy in Russia Citing Ethnic Hatred - The Times Of Central Asia
Tajikistan has condemned what it called an “ethnic hatred” attack in Russia after a 10-year-old boy from a Tajik family was stabbed to death at a school near
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December 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Latest from our Stephen M. Bland Tajikistan condemned the killing of a Tajik schoolboy in Russia as an ethnically motivated attack marking a rare public rebuke amid rising xenophobia toward migrants https://ow.ly/a6gR50XL41K #Tajikistan #Russia #Migration #HateCrime #CentralAsia
Latest from our @pannierb.bsky.social Uzbekistan removed long serving energy official Alisher Sultanov after years of falling oil and gas output that turned the country from exporter to importer https://ow.ly/2ik650XL3KJ #Uzbekistan #Energy #Gas #Politics #CentralAsia #OilAndGas
Alisher Sultanov Leaves Office After a Decade of Declining Gas Production in Uzbekistan - The Times Of Central Asia
Alisher Sultanov was relieved of his post as presidential representative on energy security on December 16, ending some ten years of dubious performance as
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December 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Latest from our @pannierb.bsky.social Uzbekistan removed long serving energy official Alisher Sultanov after years of falling oil and gas output that turned the country from exporter to importer https://ow.ly/2ik650XL3KJ #Uzbekistan #Energy #Gas #Politics #CentralAsia #OilAndGas
Kazakhstan leads Central Asia in biometrics with a strong private market while Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan rely mainly on state led and foreign solutions https://ow.ly/LaXA50XL3sZ #CentralAsia #Biometrics #DigitalIdentity #CentralAsiaTech
The Digital Future of Central Asia: Who Is Shaping It, and How? - The Times Of Central Asia
Digital security is now a key component of most processes in every country. A large share of organizations is moving, or has already moved, their processes
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December 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Kazakhstan leads Central Asia in biometrics with a strong private market while Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan rely mainly on state led and foreign solutions https://ow.ly/LaXA50XL3sZ #CentralAsia #Biometrics #DigitalIdentity #CentralAsiaTech
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These stories keep coming warning of effects in very near future and air. Already here of the life threatening effects of climate change. Meanwhile trump and EU abandon measures to address it
Rapid glacier retreat is threatening water food and energy security across Central and West Asia prompting urgent regional adaptation efforts https://ow.ly/2eyZ50XKnhF #ClimateChange #Glaciers #CentralAsia #GlacierRetreat #WaterCrisis
Glacier Melt Threatens Central Asia’s Water Security, Experts Warn at Regional Forum - The Times Of Central Asia
The accelerating retreat of glaciers poses a serious risk to water security across Central and West Asia, scientists and journalists warned during an online
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December 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
These stories keep coming warning of effects in very near future and air. Already here of the life threatening effects of climate change. Meanwhile trump and EU abandon measures to address it
Rapid glacier retreat is threatening water food and energy security across Central and West Asia prompting urgent regional adaptation efforts https://ow.ly/2eyZ50XKnhF #ClimateChange #Glaciers #CentralAsia #GlacierRetreat #WaterCrisis
Glacier Melt Threatens Central Asia’s Water Security, Experts Warn at Regional Forum - The Times Of Central Asia
The accelerating retreat of glaciers poses a serious risk to water security across Central and West Asia, scientists and journalists warned during an online
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December 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Rapid glacier retreat is threatening water food and energy security across Central and West Asia prompting urgent regional adaptation efforts https://ow.ly/2eyZ50XKnhF #ClimateChange #Glaciers #CentralAsia #GlacierRetreat #WaterCrisis
Uzbek student MukhammadAziz Umurzokov was mourned across the US and Uzbekistan after his life and future were cut short in the Brown University shooting https://ow.ly/Puxu50XJUlN #USA #GunViolence #BrownUniversity #UzbekDiaspora #MukhammadAziz
“I Miss Everything:” Friends, Officials Mourn Uzbek Student Slain in the U.S. - The Times Of Central Asia
MukhammadAziz Umurzokov, one of two students killed by a gunman at Brown University on Dec. 13, seemed to be making the most of life after moving to the
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December 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Uzbek student MukhammadAziz Umurzokov was mourned across the US and Uzbekistan after his life and future were cut short in the Brown University shooting https://ow.ly/Puxu50XJUlN #USA #GunViolence #BrownUniversity #UzbekDiaspora #MukhammadAziz
Turkmenistan refuses early release for jailed activist Mansur Mingelov despite a serious medical diagnosis and laws allowing his release https://ow.ly/V6xo50XJP6k #Turkmenistan #HumanRights #PoliticalPrisoners #MansurMingelov
Turkmenistan Denies Early Release to Activist Mansur Mingelov Despite Serious Illness - The Times Of Central Asia
Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has rejected a request to initiate early release procedures for imprisoned human rights activist Mansur Mingelov,
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December 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Turkmenistan refuses early release for jailed activist Mansur Mingelov despite a serious medical diagnosis and laws allowing his release https://ow.ly/V6xo50XJP6k #Turkmenistan #HumanRights #PoliticalPrisoners #MansurMingelov
Latest from our @joelucbarnes.bsky.social A well funded new Kyrgyz TV channel Nomad highlights Russia’s quiet media influence targeting elites more than audiences in Kyrgyzstan timesca.com/nomad-tv-rus... #Kyrgyzstan #Media #Russia #SoftPower #NomadChannel
Nomad TV: Russia’s Latest Media Venture in Kyrgyzstan - The Times Of Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan has a new TV station. At first glance, it’s the kind of cozy, local news channel satirized in 2004’s Anchorman. The headline item on December 10th
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December 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Latest from our @joelucbarnes.bsky.social A well funded new Kyrgyz TV channel Nomad highlights Russia’s quiet media influence targeting elites more than audiences in Kyrgyzstan timesca.com/nomad-tv-rus... #Kyrgyzstan #Media #Russia #SoftPower #NomadChannel
A well funded new Kyrgyz TV channel Nomad highlights Russia’s quiet media influence targeting elites more than audiences in Kyrgyzstan https://ow.ly/zv2I50XJP0w #Kyrgyzstan #Media #Russia #SoftPower #NomadChannel
Nomad TV: Russia’s Latest Media Venture in Kyrgyzstan - The Times Of Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan has a new TV station. At first glance, it’s the kind of cozy, local news channel satirized in 2004’s Anchorman. The headline item on December 10th
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December 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A well funded new Kyrgyz TV channel Nomad highlights Russia’s quiet media influence targeting elites more than audiences in Kyrgyzstan https://ow.ly/zv2I50XJP0w #Kyrgyzstan #Media #Russia #SoftPower #NomadChannel
Kazakhstan marks Independence Day celebrating stability reform and a confident path shaped by balanced diplomacy https://ow.ly/g79K50XJOQs #Kazakhstan #IndependenceDay #CentralAsia
Kazakhstan’s Independence Day: Plenty to Cheer, More to Consider - The Times Of Central Asia
As Kazakhstan prepares to celebrate its Independence Day on December 16th, The Times of Central Asia (TCA) sat down with its special correspondent, Javier M.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Kazakhstan marks Independence Day celebrating stability reform and a confident path shaped by balanced diplomacy https://ow.ly/g79K50XJOQs #Kazakhstan #IndependenceDay #CentralAsia
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Gas, Grids and Gendered Violence
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Kazakhstan is diversifying oil exports after drone attacks disrupt Russian routes including CPC sending Kashagan crude to China and boosting alternative pipelines https://ow.ly/wMaC50XIIJq #Kazakhstan #EnergySecurity #OilExports
Kazakhstan Looks to Reduce Dependence on Russian Oil Transit Routes - The Times Of Central Asia
Escalating drone attacks on Russian infrastructure amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, including key facilities in Novorossiysk and the Orenburg region, are
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December 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Kazakhstan is diversifying oil exports after drone attacks disrupt Russian routes including CPC sending Kashagan crude to China and boosting alternative pipelines https://ow.ly/wMaC50XIIJq #Kazakhstan #EnergySecurity #OilExports
Latest from our @pannierb.bsky.social Turkmenistan’s 30 years of UN neutrality highlight how a vague status became a tool for isolation and authoritarian control https://ow.ly/Q1Zv50XHz4E #Turkmenistan #UN #CentralAsia #NeutralityPolicy #PoliticalAnalysis #Authoritarianism
Turkmenistan Marks 30 Years of Neutrality - The Times Of Central Asia
On December 12, 2025, Turkmenistan marks the 30th anniversary of a UN decision granting Turkmenistan the status of a neutral country.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Latest from our @pannierb.bsky.social Turkmenistan’s 30 years of UN neutrality highlight how a vague status became a tool for isolation and authoritarian control https://ow.ly/Q1Zv50XHz4E #Turkmenistan #UN #CentralAsia #NeutralityPolicy #PoliticalAnalysis #Authoritarianism
Kazakhstan’s rapid digital transformation brings futuristic convenience but raises urgent questions about biometric surveillance data security and privacy protections https://ow.ly/Emc350XH1Cv #Digitalization #AI #Privacy #TechInKazakhstan #DataPrivacy
Face Pay, Palm Scans, and AI Cameras: Inside Kazakhstan’s Digital Transformation - The Times Of Central Asia
Daily life in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, increasingly resembles scenes from a futuristic film. Subway fares can be paid with a glance, schoolchildren
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December 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Kazakhstan’s rapid digital transformation brings futuristic convenience but raises urgent questions about biometric surveillance data security and privacy protections https://ow.ly/Emc350XH1Cv #Digitalization #AI #Privacy #TechInKazakhstan #DataPrivacy
Kazakh singer Dimash Kudaibergen has been named an IOM Global Goodwill Ambassador recognizing his humanitarian work and global advocacy for migrants https://ow.ly/IrnR50XH1p4 #Kazakhstan #IOM #Humanitarian #DimashKudaibergen #AdvocacyForMigrants #CulturalAmbassador
Kazakh Singer Dimash Kudaibergen Named UN Global Goodwill Ambassador - The Times Of Central Asia
On December 8, during the annual session of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Council in Geneva, world-renowned Kazakh singer Dimash
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December 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Kazakh singer Dimash Kudaibergen has been named an IOM Global Goodwill Ambassador recognizing his humanitarian work and global advocacy for migrants https://ow.ly/IrnR50XH1p4 #Kazakhstan #IOM #Humanitarian #DimashKudaibergen #AdvocacyForMigrants #CulturalAmbassador