Uzbekistan

US blamed for 'disastrous situation' in Afghanistan

Afghanistan's neighbouring countries - Russia, China, Iran, and Pakistan - discuss strengthening coordination on Afghanistan to neutralise security threats emanating from the territory after hasty US withdrawal.

Traditional Ramadan dishes across the world

Here are some of the iconic foods traditionally prepared during Ramadan across the Muslim world.

Turkish, Kazakh leaders meet ahead of summit in Ankara

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan holds closed-door meeting with Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who is in capital for summit of Organization of Turkic States

India arrests pharma employees linked to cough syrup deaths in Uzbekistan

Indian government laboratory finds 22 drug samples of Marion Biotech Pvt Ltd "adulterated and spurious".

Kazakhstan hopes to learn lessons from Türkiye's deadly quakes

Several residents and professionals in Kazakhstan expressed desire that the catastrophe in Türkiye and Syria could serve as a cautionary tale for their country.

Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan complete demarcation of disputed borders

The agreement to demarcate the contested borders was approved by both parliaments last year after three decades of talks.

Tashkent meeting calls for ‘effective’ cooperation amid global challenges

The 26th meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in Uzbekistan's capital saw foreign ministers discuss economic integration mechanisms and other regional issues.

WHO issues alert on Indian cough syrups blamed for Uzbek deaths

United Nations health agency warns against the use of cough syrups made by India's Marion Biotech that were linked to child deaths in Uzbekistan.

Indian drugmaker halts production after child deaths in Uzbekistan

Indian pharmaceutical company Marion Biotech suspended production after a cough syrup it produced was linked to the death of 19 children in Uzbekistan and is awaiting reports following an inspection.

Many children dead in Uzbekistan from India-made cough syrup

A batch of syrups, which contained the toxic substance ethylene glycol, was given to children at home without a doctor's prescription, either by their parents or on the advice of pharmacists.

Russia eyes Central Asia as EU presses on with oil price cap and sanctions

The Kremlin's spokesman said that President Putin proposed strengthening energy cooperation with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan as the conflict in Ukraine draws changing economic challenges for Russia.

Two major exhibitions showcase history of Uzbekistan in Paris

The exhibitions from Uzbekistan, which had been in the works before the pandemic put a stop to most cultural exchanges, finally opened in France to much acclaim.