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Lifestyle
Why young Kazakhs are turning ornaments into tattoos
What was once woven into carpets and carved into wood is now being etched onto skins of a new generation. For many young people, it is a way to reclaim identity, to reconnect with cultural roots and to transform inherited symbols into something deeply personal.
Silk Road Adventures
Uzbekistan’s theatres and the art of live performance
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From puppet stages for children to grand opera houses and regional drama theatres, Uzbekistan’s theatre scene remains a living cultural tradition where stories, craftsmanship and live performance continue to bring audiences together.
Lebanon
Hezbollah says Israeli strikes on Baalbek have killed eight members
Two Hezbollah have confirmed to the Associated Press that eight of their members, including local-level officials, were killed in Friday’s Israeli attacks on the eastern Baalbek region. The IDF says the strikes eliminated members planning operations against Israel.
Cinema
Women's rights documentary makes historic Berlinale premiere
For the first time in its history, a Kazakh documentary has premiered at the Berlinale’s Forum section — one of the world’s most influential film festivals. ‘River Dreams’, the debut feature by director Kristina Mikhailova, gives voice to women imagining life beyond male dominance.
Culture news
One goal, two approaches: Cultural connections in Central Asia
Central Asia is investing heavily in cultural infrastructure, from privately funded museums in Kazakhstan to state-led institutions in Uzbekistan. These contrasting approaches reveal how culture is being mobilised as strategy, legacy and soft power across the region.
