NYTIMES (Paul Sonne and Aigerim Turgunbaeva) - It’s Boom Time in Kyrgyzstan, Courtesy in Part of the War in Ukraine
The economy of the Central Asian nation grew by 11 percent last year, partly by becoming a key conduit for goods flowing into Russia.
YOUTUBE (CNN) - The nomadic sport you’ve probably never heard of
Kok-Boru, a traditional Kyrgyz horseback sport played with a goat carcass, is one of several competitions at the World Nomad Games celebrating Central Asia's nomadic heritage.
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NYTIMES (Elian Peltier) - Entrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power
The Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control.
AI:The Taliban mark five years of absolute dominance in Afghanistan, maintaining a suffocating grip on the population while attempting to project an image of stability. Despite this facade of control and their defiant celebration of power, internal fractures and mounting external pressures are beginning to jeopardize the regime's authority and crack its veneer of stability.Open
NYTIMES (Alexander M. Thompson and Sevindj Nurkiyazova) - In Kyrgyzstan, Girls Compete at Kok-Boru, a Game Like Polo
Here’s what happened when some teenage girls dared to compete in the dangerous sport of “kok-boru.”
NYTIMES (Paul Sonne) - Kazakhstan’s Leader Deepens U.S. Ties, Saying Trump Was ‘Sent by Heaven’
The Central Asian nation is aggressively courting President Trump’s Washington to counterbalance its powerful neighbors, Russia and China.
NPR (Charles Maynes) - Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut, a first for Central Asia
The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have reveled in showcasing their country and culture. The country's president calls the team a symbol of the "new Uzbekistan."
NYTIMES (Stephen Castle and Aigerim Turgunbaeva) - Those British Strawberries Are Being Picked by Central Asian Workers
Ten years after Brexit, most seasonal workers in Britain are from countries such as Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Without them, agricultural chiefs say, many farms would fail.
JUSTTHENEWS (Christina Park) - Mexican citizen sentenced to 87 months for global human smuggling operation
A Mexican citizen was sentenced to 87 months in prison for their role in human smuggling operations through Central Asia, Africa and the Middle East before facilitating illegal crossings at the Mexico-U.S. border.
DAILYCALLER (John Loftus) - The Great Game: Trump Admin Quietly Shifts Focus On Mineral-Rich Region To Counter Chinese Influence
'We care about this region'
AMERICANTHINKER - An Interview With The Prime Minister Of The East Turkistan Government In Exile
Photo Credit: East Turkistan Government in Exile and East-Turkistan.net Although the Uyghurs’ plight at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party has vanished from the headlines, they are still fighting for their freedom.