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Uzbekistan

Chess-Uzbekistan's Sindarov makes dream start to Candidates Tournament

Philippines and North Korea qualify for Women’s World Cup with top-six placings in Asian event

Hong Song Ok scores one of her three goals for DPR Korea in the 4-0 win over Chinese Taipei in the Women’s Asian Cup play-offs on the Gold Coast, Australia on March 19, 2026.
Hong Song Ok scores one of her three goals for DPR Korea in the 4-0 win over Chinese Taipei in the Women’s Asian Cup play-offs on the Gold Coast, Australia on March 19, 2026.

China edge out Chinese Taipei in extra time and will meet hosts Australia in Women’s Asian Cup semis

Shao Ziqin of China is tackled by Teng Pei-Lin of Chinese Taipei during their Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals.
Shao Ziqin of China is tackled by Teng Pei-Lin of Chinese Taipei during their Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals.

Defending champions China, North Korea reach Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals

China, North Korea make winning starts at Women’s Asian Cup

Bangladesh's Anika Siddiqui tackles China's Chen Qiaozhu during their Women's Asian Cup match.
Bangladesh's Anika Siddiqui tackles China's Chen Qiaozhu during their Women's Asian Cup match.

China chase glory days at Women’s Asian Cup as Japan, Australia threat looms

A giant floating football installation is seen on the Parramatta River in Sydney on Feb 21, 2026, ahead of the Women's Asian Cup.
A giant floating football installation is seen on the Parramatta River in Sydney on Feb 21, 2026, ahead of the Women's Asian Cup.

Second Uzbek woman dismembered, remains dumped in Istanbul bins: Turkish media

News analysis

China is now Central Asia’s top trading partner. Will there be a tug of war with Russia?

A freight train near the railway station of Dostyk at the Kazakh-Chinese border, a key hub for trade between China and Europe through Central Asia.
A freight train near the railway station of Dostyk at the Kazakh-Chinese border, a key hub for trade between China and Europe through Central Asia.

Chess-Uzbekistan's Sindarov becomes youngest World Cup winner

Uzbekistan count down to World Cup debut with development the goal

Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - Uzbekistan v Qatar - Milliy Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan - June 10, 2025 Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and players pose for a picture to celebrate securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - Uzbekistan v Qatar - Milliy Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan - June 10, 2025 Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and players pose for a picture to celebrate securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.