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Kazakh comedian Nurlan Saburov has been hit with a 50 year entry ban from Russia amid tax legal and political controversies leaving his future career uncertain https://ow.ly/qP3f50Ycq5K #Kazakhstan #Russia #Culture #Comedy #Politics #CentralAsia #NurlanSaburov
A Stranger Among His Own: Rejected by Russia, Kazakh Comedian Nurlan Saburov Faces Cold Reception at Home - The Times Of Central Asia
Kazakh comedian Nurlan Saburov has become the third stand-up performer to be officially barred from entering Russia, this time with a 50-year entry ban.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Kazakh comedian Nurlan Saburov has been hit with a 50 year entry ban from Russia amid tax legal and political controversies leaving his future career uncertain https://ow.ly/qP3f50Ycq5K #Kazakhstan #Russia #Culture #Comedy #Politics #CentralAsia #NurlanSaburov
Latest from @pannierb.bsky.social our calls are growing in Kyrgyzstan for an early presidential election that could shorten the timeline for challengers to President Sadyr Japarov https://ow.ly/Pqwz50YcpVl #Kyrgyzstan #Politics #Elections #CentralAsia
Is Kyrgyzstan About to Have a Snap President Election? - The Times Of Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan held early parliamentary elections at the end of November 2025 that were moved forward by a year so that they would not overlap with the campaign
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February 10, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Latest from @pannierb.bsky.social our calls are growing in Kyrgyzstan for an early presidential election that could shorten the timeline for challengers to President Sadyr Japarov https://ow.ly/Pqwz50YcpVl #Kyrgyzstan #Politics #Elections #CentralAsia
Central Asia’s judo tradition made its mark at the Paris Grand Slam with medals and strong regional presence https://ow.ly/8wRn50YcpEV #CentralAsia #Judo #Sports #ParisGrandSlam2026
A Eurasian Imprint on Judo’s Paris Grand Slam - The Times Of Central Asia
The Paris Judo Grand Slam took place on February 7–8 at a sold-out Accor Arena, drawing more than 20,000 spectators to one of the sport’s most prestigious
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February 10, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Central Asia’s judo tradition made its mark at the Paris Grand Slam with medals and strong regional presence https://ow.ly/8wRn50YcpEV #CentralAsia #Judo #Sports #ParisGrandSlam2026
In an interview Ukraine’s ambassador to Kazakhstan Viktor Mayko discusses Kyiv’s push to deepen trade energy and transport ties with Central Asia amid the war with Russia https://ow.ly/WT0I50YcoV7 #Ukraine #CentralAsia #Kazakhstan #MiddleCorridor #Energy #Geopolitics
Ukrainian Ambassador to Kazakhstan: “The War Will End This Year. I Truly Believe In That.” - The Times Of Central Asia
As the war between Russia and Ukraine approaches its fourth year, diplomatic efforts to reshape trade routes, energy flows, and regional partnerships are
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February 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM
In an interview Ukraine’s ambassador to Kazakhstan Viktor Mayko discusses Kyiv’s push to deepen trade energy and transport ties with Central Asia amid the war with Russia https://ow.ly/WT0I50YcoV7 #Ukraine #CentralAsia #Kazakhstan #MiddleCorridor #Energy #Geopolitics
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Many thanks to Yevgeniy Zhovtis of Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights and Rule of Law & Aiman Umarova for being on @SLonCentralAsia to look at Kazakhstan's plans for a new constitution. open.spotify.com/episode/3BRl... And thank you to our sponsors @timesca.com & oxussociety.org!
Sales, Sanctions, and a New Kazakh Constitution
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February 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Many thanks to Yevgeniy Zhovtis of Kazakhstan International Bureau for Human Rights and Rule of Law & Aiman Umarova for being on @SLonCentralAsia to look at Kazakhstan's plans for a new constitution. open.spotify.com/episode/3BRl... And thank you to our sponsors @timesca.com & oxussociety.org!
Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov has been voted Manchester City Player of the Month for January after a breakthrough run of performances in the Premier League https://ow.ly/83Ql50YbWQY #Uzbekistan #Football #PremierLeague #ManchesterCity #CentralAsia #AbdukodirKhusanov
Abdukodir Khusanov Named Manchester City’s Player of the Month for January - The Times Of Central Asia
Uzbekistan national team defender Abdukodir Khusanov has been named Manchester City’s Player of the Month for January, marking a major milestone in his early
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February 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov has been voted Manchester City Player of the Month for January after a breakthrough run of performances in the Premier League https://ow.ly/83Ql50YbWQY #Uzbekistan #Football #PremierLeague #ManchesterCity #CentralAsia #AbdukodirKhusanov
Kazakh producer Inna Baitukenova on building a blogging and beauty business in the US while navigating life and creativity as an immigrant https://ow.ly/fpCe50YbWBp #Kazakhstan #Diaspora #Blogging #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #CentralAsia #ImmigrantLife #DiasporaVoices
Life After Relocation: Kazakhstani Inna Baitukenova on the U.S., Blogging, and Building a Business - The Times Of Central Asia
Kazakh producer and screenwriter Inna Baitukenova, known for projects such as Satash, the documentary Oleg: The Story of Oleg Vidov, and the television series
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February 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Kazakh producer Inna Baitukenova on building a blogging and beauty business in the US while navigating life and creativity as an immigrant https://ow.ly/fpCe50YbWBp #Kazakhstan #Diaspora #Blogging #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #CentralAsia #ImmigrantLife #DiasporaVoices
This week on the Spotlight on Central Asia podcast with @pannierb.bsky.social we unpack the B5+1 summit major regional security developments and Kazakhstan’s draft constitution with expert guests https://ow.ly/aIGz50YbWrX #Politics #Security #CentralAsiaPodcast #PoliticalAnalysis #Podcast
Spotlight on Central Asia: New Episode Available Now with Eduards Stiprais, EU Special Representative for Central Asia - 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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February 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM
This week on the Spotlight on Central Asia podcast with @pannierb.bsky.social we unpack the B5+1 summit major regional security developments and Kazakhstan’s draft constitution with expert guests https://ow.ly/aIGz50YbWrX #Politics #Security #CentralAsiaPodcast #PoliticalAnalysis #Podcast
Public anger over hazing and peacetime deaths is fueling debate in Kazakhstan over mandatory conscription and calls for a professional army https://ow.ly/5hQ850YbU9W #Kazakhstan #Military #Conscription #HumanRights #Youth #CentralAsia
In the Line of Duty: Hazing, Tragedy, and Reform in Kazakhstan’s Armed Forces - The Times Of Central Asia
Kazakhstan’s armed forces have faced a troubling number of peacetime deaths in recent years, prompting growing public concern. Between 2020 and 2022, 259
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February 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Public anger over hazing and peacetime deaths is fueling debate in Kazakhstan over mandatory conscription and calls for a professional army https://ow.ly/5hQ850YbU9W #Kazakhstan #Military #Conscription #HumanRights #Youth #CentralAsia
Kazakhstan has certified a locally developed exoskeleton for stroke rehabilitation as it moves toward clinical use and production https://ow.ly/Z0gC50YbU3K #Kazakhstan #MedTech #HealthTech #CentralAsia #MedTechInnovation #MedicalDevices
Kazakh Scientists Launch Medical Exoskeleton for Stroke Rehabilitation - The Times Of Central Asia
Researchers at Nazarbayev University have completed development and secured state registration for a medical exoskeleton designed to aid stroke
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February 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Kazakhstan has certified a locally developed exoskeleton for stroke rehabilitation as it moves toward clinical use and production https://ow.ly/Z0gC50YbU3K #Kazakhstan #MedTech #HealthTech #CentralAsia #MedTechInnovation #MedicalDevices
Kyrgyz femtech startup Mama Space is using evidence based technology and community to support pregnancy and motherhood with ambitions to scale globally https://ow.ly/c7tl50YbSNi #Kyrgyzstan #CentralAsia #FemTech #WomenInTech #Startups #HealthTech #MamaSpace
Where Motherhood Meets Innovation: The Kyrgyz Startup Mama Space - The Times Of Central Asia
Mama Space provides an ecosystem for pregnancy and motherhood. Its pregnancy tracker covers every stage, providing an entire library of up-to-date, medically
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February 9, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Kyrgyz femtech startup Mama Space is using evidence based technology and community to support pregnancy and motherhood with ambitions to scale globally https://ow.ly/c7tl50YbSNi #Kyrgyzstan #CentralAsia #FemTech #WomenInTech #Startups #HealthTech #MamaSpace
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Latest from our @pannierb.bsky.social despite its official neutrality Turkmenistan has maintained quiet but enduring military ties with the United States highlighted by a rare visit from the US Army secretary https://ow.ly/KGqN50Yac4x #Turkmenistan #UnitedStates #Security #CentralAsia #Geopolitics
Behind Turkmenistan’s Neutrality, Quiet U.S. Military Ties Endure - The Times Of Central Asia
In late January, U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor visited Turkmenistan. Accompanying Gor was U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel
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February 6, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Latest from our @pannierb.bsky.social despite its official neutrality Turkmenistan has maintained quiet but enduring military ties with the United States highlighted by a rare visit from the US Army secretary https://ow.ly/KGqN50Yac4x #Turkmenistan #UnitedStates #Security #CentralAsia #Geopolitics
Almaty will host the 2029 Asian Winter Games as Kazakhstan leverages existing venues and experience to stage the event without major new construction https://ow.ly/mBty50YabTL #Kazakhstan #Almaty #AsianWinterGames #Sports #CentralAsia #WinterGames2029
Almaty to Host 2029 Asian Winter Games - The Times Of Central Asia
Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city nestled in the foothills of the Alatau Mountains, has been selected to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games, the country’s
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February 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Almaty will host the 2029 Asian Winter Games as Kazakhstan leverages existing venues and experience to stage the event without major new construction https://ow.ly/mBty50YabTL #Kazakhstan #Almaty #AsianWinterGames #Sports #CentralAsia #WinterGames2029
Former Russian short track skater Daniil Eybog will compete for Uzbekistan at the Winter Olympics after switching nationality amid restrictions on Russian athletes https://ow.ly/C46350Ya9zr #Uzbekistan #Olympics #WinterSports #CentralAsia #DaniilEybog #WinterOlympics2026 #ShortTrackSkating
Facing Restrictions, Russian Skater Joins Uzbekistan´s Winter Olympics Team - The Times Of Central Asia
Short track speed skater Daniil Eybog competed for Russia at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, just before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This
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February 6, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Former Russian short track skater Daniil Eybog will compete for Uzbekistan at the Winter Olympics after switching nationality amid restrictions on Russian athletes https://ow.ly/C46350Ya9zr #Uzbekistan #Olympics #WinterSports #CentralAsia #DaniilEybog #WinterOlympics2026 #ShortTrackSkating
Kazakhstan debates banning under 16s from social media as lawmakers push age restrictions while experts warn bans may backfire without education and trust https://ow.ly/mmpC50Ya6ul #Kazakhstan #SocialMedia #Children #DigitalSafety #Cyberbullying #CentralAsia #ChildSafetyOnline
Kazakhstan Proposes Restrictions on Social Media Access for Minors - The Times Of Central Asia
An active and ongoing debate is taking place in Kazakhstan over proposed amendments to legislation that would ban children under the age of 16 from using
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February 6, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Kazakhstan debates banning under 16s from social media as lawmakers push age restrictions while experts warn bans may backfire without education and trust https://ow.ly/mmpC50Ya6ul #Kazakhstan #SocialMedia #Children #DigitalSafety #Cyberbullying #CentralAsia #ChildSafetyOnline
Kyrgyzstan faces possible EU trade restrictions over alleged sanctions circumvention even as Bishkek seeks dialogue to avoid becoming the first Central Asian state targeted https://ow.ly/S6RN50Y9rHb #Kyrgyzstan #EU #Sanctions #CentralAsia #Trade #Geopolitics
February 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Kyrgyzstan faces possible EU trade restrictions over alleged sanctions circumvention even as Bishkek seeks dialogue to avoid becoming the first Central Asian state targeted https://ow.ly/S6RN50Y9rHb #Kyrgyzstan #EU #Sanctions #CentralAsia #Trade #Geopolitics
Latest from our Robert M. Cutler Kazakhstan releases a draft new constitution proposing a unicameral parliament stronger rights protections and a nationwide referendum to reset the political system https://ow.ly/gSTr50Y9qy4 #Kazakhstan #Constitution #CentralAsia #GovernanceReform
Kazakhstan’s Draft Constitution and the Reordering of State Authority - The Times Of Central Asia
Kazakhstan’s current constitutional reform is no longer limited to parliamentary redesign. A draft updated basic law has been released for public discussion,
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February 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Latest from our Robert M. Cutler Kazakhstan releases a draft new constitution proposing a unicameral parliament stronger rights protections and a nationwide referendum to reset the political system https://ow.ly/gSTr50Y9qy4 #Kazakhstan #Constitution #CentralAsia #GovernanceReform
Sixteen year old freestyle skier Asylkhan Assan leads a strong Kazakh presence as Central Asian athletes head to the Winter Olympics in Italy https://ow.ly/crP150Y8QyJ #Kazakhstan #CentralAsia #FreestyleSkiing #YouthAthletes #WinterOlympics2026
Inspired by Golovkin, Young Kazakhstani Skier Heads to Winter Olympics - The Times Of Central Asia
A 16-year-old Kazakhstani freestyle skier who won silver in the mixed team aerials event at the 2025 Asian Games is among athletes from Central Asia who will
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February 4, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Sixteen year old freestyle skier Asylkhan Assan leads a strong Kazakh presence as Central Asian athletes head to the Winter Olympics in Italy https://ow.ly/crP150Y8QyJ #Kazakhstan #CentralAsia #FreestyleSkiing #YouthAthletes #WinterOlympics2026
Rising hostile rhetoric in Russian media and deepfake scares are sharpening Central Asian concerns over sovereignty information warfare and regional resilience https://ow.ly/iQrb50Y8iBS #CentralAsia #Russia #InformationWar #Sovereignty #Geopolitics #Uzbekistan
Rhetoric, Disinformation, and Regional Responses: Central Asia Reacts to Debates in the Russian Media Space - The Times Of Central Asia
In recent months, a series of sharp and at times openly threatening statements circulating within the Russian media space have drawn growing attention in
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February 3, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Rising hostile rhetoric in Russian media and deepfake scares are sharpening Central Asian concerns over sovereignty information warfare and regional resilience https://ow.ly/iQrb50Y8iBS #CentralAsia #Russia #InformationWar #Sovereignty #Geopolitics #Uzbekistan
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Latest from our @pannierb.bsky.social Uzbekistan fires its top narcotics official as President Mirziyoyev signals tougher action against a surging drug trade driven by synthetics and online trafficking https://ow.ly/BHZn50Y7KmO #Uzbekistan #Drugs #CentralAsia #NarcoticsControl #DrugTrafficking
Uzbekistan Fires Counter-Narcotics Chief as Drug Trade Surges - The Times Of Central Asia
In late January, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev sacked a series of high-ranking officials in the Interior Ministry, National Guard, and the Emergency
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February 2, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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Fans complain of forced seat changes ahead of Arkadag’s Champions League match with Al Nassr as authorities prioritize choreographed support over ticket holders https://ow.ly/GHKi50Y7KvC #Turkmenistan #Football #ChampionsLeague #CentralAsia #Arkadag #AlNassr #FootballFans
Turkmen Football Fans Moved to Worse Seats for Match with Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr - The Times Of Central Asia
Arkadag will host Al-Nassr in the last 32 round of the AFC Champions League. The Saudi club’s lineup includes global football star Cristiano Ronaldo. The
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February 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Fans complain of forced seat changes ahead of Arkadag’s Champions League match with Al Nassr as authorities prioritize choreographed support over ticket holders https://ow.ly/GHKi50Y7KvC #Turkmenistan #Football #ChampionsLeague #CentralAsia #Arkadag #AlNassr #FootballFans
Latest from our @pannierb.bsky.social Uzbekistan fires its top narcotics official as President Mirziyoyev signals tougher action against a surging drug trade driven by synthetics and online trafficking https://ow.ly/BHZn50Y7KmO #Uzbekistan #Drugs #CentralAsia #NarcoticsControl #DrugTrafficking
Uzbekistan Fires Counter-Narcotics Chief as Drug Trade Surges - The Times Of Central Asia
In late January, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev sacked a series of high-ranking officials in the Interior Ministry, National Guard, and the Emergency
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February 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Latest from our @pannierb.bsky.social Uzbekistan fires its top narcotics official as President Mirziyoyev signals tougher action against a surging drug trade driven by synthetics and online trafficking https://ow.ly/BHZn50Y7KmO #Uzbekistan #Drugs #CentralAsia #NarcoticsControl #DrugTrafficking
Uzbek chess prodigy Nodirbek Abdusattorov fulfills a childhood dream by winning the Tata Steel Masters as Uzbekistan dominates the podium https://ow.ly/oJkt50Y7K85 #Uzbekistan #Chess #NodirbekAbdusattorov #CentralAsia #Sports #ChessChampion #TataSteelMasters #ChessProdigy #ChessCommunity
Tata Steel Chess Contest Has A New Champion – From Uzbekistan - The Times Of Central Asia
When he was a child, Nodirbek Abdusattorov dreamed of winning the elite Tata Steel Chess Tournament in the Netherlands. On Sunday, the 21-year-old from
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February 2, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Uzbek chess prodigy Nodirbek Abdusattorov fulfills a childhood dream by winning the Tata Steel Masters as Uzbekistan dominates the podium https://ow.ly/oJkt50Y7K85 #Uzbekistan #Chess #NodirbekAbdusattorov #CentralAsia #Sports #ChessChampion #TataSteelMasters #ChessProdigy #ChessCommunity
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Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken: The Art of Saule Suleimenova - The Times Of Central Asia
“I’m a very emotional person,” says artist Saule Suleimenova with a bright, open laugh from her home studio in Almaty. Widely recognized as one of the most
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January 31, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Fascinating peace on critical art of Saule Suleimenova @ Times of Central Asia. She is among the era-defining artist. timesca.com/unbent-unbow...