China is the region’s top trading partner, but Russia and the US both have a presence, too.
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All the updates as Qatar beat Uzbekistan (3-2) on penalties to reach the semifinals of the AFC Asian Cup 2023.
All the updates as Uzbekistan beat Thailand 2-1 to reach the of quarterfinals of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar.
Putin visits Kazakhstan while Raisi, Erdogan and Kakar are due to attend a regional economic summit in Uzbekistan.
As the war enters its 584th day, these are the main developments.
There were no surprises during Sunday’s snap election as Shavkat Mirziyoyev stormed to a landslide victory.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev holds snap polls to extend his rule for seven years, months after changing constitution.
Snap polls were announced in May after constitutional amendments ‘annulled’ previous and current terms of the incumbent.
Ex-Soviet republic is opening up to foreign visitors after decades as one of the world’s most isolated countries.
International Olympic Committee withdraws recognition of International Boxing Association at Olympic events.
Moscow’s Ukraine struggles and neocolonialism have made its former partners in Central Asia turn to Beijing.
