Uzbekistan
Ukraine offered Moscow bombing suspect $158,000 to kill top general, Russia claims
Russian authorities claim the detainee was promised $158,000 and safe passage to a European country if he helped kill Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov.
- by Reuters
Latest
Visiting this formerly daunting part of the world is now easier than ever
We follow the paths carved by some of the greatest and most terrible conquerors, everyone from Alexander the Great to Genghis Khan to Timur.
- by Ute Junker
The world’s most underrated countries for food
If you’re looking for your next great meal in this moveable feast we call life, it might be time to head to these often-overlooked places.
- by Ben Groundwater
Analysis
Paris 2024
Matildas a genuine medal contender in Paris after thrashing Uzbekistan 10-0
Michelle Heyman top-scored with four goals as Australia sent the Uzbeks packing in Melbourne to book a place at the Olympics.
- by Emma Kemp
As it happened: Matildas on track for Paris after 3-0 win over Uzbekistan in Olympic qualifiers
Australia suffered through a tense first half to thump Uzbekistan in Tashkent, effectively (but not quite officially) sealing qualification for the Paris Olympics.
- by Vince Rugari
Amazing and crowd-free: 12 of the world’s most underrated countries
Look beyond the usual destinations and you’ll find outstanding countries that offer something different, and may well be bargain-priced and uncrowded too.
- by Brian Johnston
Discover this incredible country before it turns into the next Dubai
This once-mysterious Central Asian nation now grants visa-free travel to 90 countries, part of a plan that may change its character forever.
- by James Draven
What is plov? Uzbekistan's national rice dish is far tastier than it has any right to be
Uzbekistan can boast all sorts of achievements, from ancient astronomy to mathematics to empire-building to the perfection of plov.
- by Ben Groundwater
Analysis
China relations
Vladimir Putin’s failures test his ‘unbreakable’ relationship with Xi Jinping
The concessions in Putin’s opening statement on Thursday night show just how tested even the China-Russia relationship has become by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Seven years, six continents, 37 countries and 45,000km: a man and his dog’s epic adventure
A pivotal turning point when Tom Turcich was a teenager sowed the seeds of his quest to walk around the world.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Uzbekistan: An authentic off-the-beaten-track adventure
It is likely to involve plov, shorpa, non ... and quite a lot of vodka.
- by Ben Groundwater
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