Central Asia

16:53, february 9

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan proposes fines and arrests for profanity on social media

Uzbekistan’s Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis has approved at first reading a draft law introducing administrative liability for insults and hooliganism on the internet, Gazeta.

15:15, february 9

CENTRAL ASIA

AI and identity: how Central Asia can preserve its cultural roots amid technological progress

Artificial intelligence technologies have rapidly become part of everyday life, yet skepticism about their impact remains strong.

09:56, january 29

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan strengthens military control and will punish officers over soldiers' deaths

Kazakhstan has strengthened control within its military units and will take action against officers following the tragic deaths of several servicemen in early 2026.

10:15, january 23

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyz human rights defender Aziza Abdirasulova awarded 2026 Raoul Wallenberg Prize

Aziza Abdirasulova, a prominent human-rights defender from Kyrgyzstan, has been awarded the 2026 Raoul Wallenberg Prize by the Council of Europe.

12:44, january 22

CENTRAL ASIA

44 Uzbek citizens deported from the United States this month

On the evening of January 21, a chartered flight carrying Uzbek citizens deported from the United States arrived in Tashkent. Gazeta.

13:58, january 21

CENTRAL ASIA

China expands investments and business in Central Asia

Chinese entities are significantly increasing their investments in Central Asia, focusing on joint ventures, acquisitions, and infrastructure projects.

10:16, january 21

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan's president proposes renaming parliament and introducing vice-president position

In a significant development, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has proposed renaming the country’s future one-chamber parliament to "Kurultai." Orda.

09:00, january 20

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan to reward top-reading officials and students with cash bonuses

Uzbekistan will introduce cash incentives for government officials, school pupils, and university students who read the highest number of books.

15:27, january 19

CENTRAL ASIA

Trump invites Kazakhstan’s president to join the board of Peace for Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, Tengrinews reported , citing presidential spokesman Ruslan Zheldibay.

10:42, january 16

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan strengthens border security with special unit equipped with Bayraktar drones

Uzbekistan has established a new special unit on its state border equipped with Bayraktar unmanned aerial vehicles.

09:57, january 14

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbek president orders review of the country’s defense doctrine amid changing nature of warfare

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has called for a revision of the country’s Defense Doctrine and National Security Concept in light of fundamental changes in the nature of modern warfare.

10:55, january 12

CENTRAL ASIA

Attempt to smuggle medicines worth over 1 billion soums from Uzbekistan to Tajikistan Foiled

Uzbekistan’s State Security Service (SSS) Border Troops, in cooperation with customs authorities, have prevented an attempt to illegally transport a large consignment of medicines to Tajikistan.

15:04, january 9

CENTRAL ASIA

Legendary U.S. investor buys shares on Uzbekistan’s stock exchange

Prominent American investor Jim Rogers has fully exited the U.S. stock market and redirected a significant portion of his capital to Uzbekistan. By the end of 2025, he had sold all his U.S.

10:28, january 8

CENTRAL ASIA

"It’s too early to talk about power transition," says Kazak president on his health and colleagues in the CIS

In an interview with Turkistan newspaper, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed rumors about his health, stating that he is currently in good health.

10:35, january 6

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan launches program to train five million AI specialists

The government of Uzbekistan has approved an ambitious educational initiative titled Five Million AI Leaders .

14:03, december 30, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan launches foreign currency savings program for orphans

Over 8,000 orphans and children without parental care in Uzbekistan have received personalized deposit accounts funded by the state.

09:32, december 30, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan to toughen penalties for marriages with minors and close relatives

Uzbekistan has proposed new legislative measures aimed at strengthening the protection of women's and children's rights.

15:35, december 29, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Former Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev stripped of state honors

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has signed a decree revoking all state awards previously granted to former president Almazbek Atambayev.

09:00, december 26, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan adopts comprehensive strategy to protect children from all forms of violence

Uzbekistan has introduced a new, extensive strategy to protect children from all forms of violence.

16:57, december 25, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Salaries for teachers and doctors in Kyrgyzstan expected to double starting April 2026

Starting April 1, 2026, the salaries of teachers and healthcare workers in Kyrgyzstan will be increased by an average of 100%, as announced by President Sadyr Japarov on December 25.

10:33, december 24, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbek national gets a jail term of three years for participating in war in Ukraine

A 38-year-old man from Uzbekistan has been sentenced to three years in prison for participating in the military service of a foreign state, specifically for his involvement in the Russian military

10:01, december 24, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Trump invites Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan leaders to G20 summit in Miami

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he had invited the presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the G20 summit, set to take place next year in Miami, Florida.

16:48, december 23, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan’s security service reports two large drug hauls

Uzbekistan’s State Security Service (SSS) has reported the seizure of large quantities of narcotics smuggled into the country from Tajikistan, totaling nearly 110 kilograms.

17:14, december 22, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

China expands soft power through education and economic engagement in Central Asia

Eurasianet reports that China is strengthening its influence in Central Asia, leveraging education, economic initiatives, and cultural diplomacy to expand its soft power in the region.

16:15, december 17, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Chinese banks to finance half of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project

A syndicate of Chinese banks will provide a US$2.3 billion loan for the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, with a repayment term of 35 years.

13:42, december 15, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbeks facing hardship in Russia to receive free temporary housing

Uzbek citizens who find themselves in difficult life situations while in Russia will be eligible for free temporary housing for up to 30 days, the Uzbek Agency for External Labor Migration has

12:25, december 12, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbek court convicts organ trafficking group

A court in Tashkent has sentenced an organized criminal group of 12 individuals involved in the illegal trade of human organs and tissues, Fergana News reports , citing the Millar program .

15:52, december 11, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan's Constitutional Court rejects president’s proposal to reinstate death penalty

Kyrgyzstan's Constitutional Court has ruled that President Sadyr Japarov’s proposal to reinstate the death penalty for especially grave crimes, including the murder and rape of children, is

16:15, december 10, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan’s culture minister comments on criminal cases against KazTAG and Orda.kz

Kazakhstan’s Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva has responded to the ongoing criminal investigations involving the leadership of independent news agencies KazTAG and

16:09, december 9, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan’s solar and wind power output reportedly hits 10 billion kWh, saving billions of cubic meters of gas

Uzbekistan’s solar and wind power stations generated a record 10 billion kWh of electricity by December 8, 2025, Fergana News reported on December 9, citing the press center of