Uzbekistan
This jewel of the Silk Road is still as impressive as it ever was
Some of the world’s most infamous conquerors established empires in this 3000-year-old city.
- Jenny Hewett
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See this fascinating country before it changes (again)
In this Central Asian country with a complicated, engrossing and often violent history, change is constant – and now it’s on the cusp of a tourism boom.
- Carrie Hutchinson
New luxury train will travel some of world’s most remote, exotic regions
The Grand Silk Road Express travels a wondrous 6500 kilometres through Asia.
- Julietta Jameson
Ghost cities and stranded ships: Inside a country that doesn’t exist
Karakalpakstan has its own language, culture and history, but you won’t find it on any map.
- Joel Day
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.
- Reuters
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Vince Rugari