The Uzbek government has accused protesters in the Karakalpakstan region of attacking security forces and "damaging infrastructure." But demonstrators say they didn't have any weapons and were ordered by local elders "to be careful not to damage anything."
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his Chinese counterpart that Beijing's political support for Russia’s war with Ukraine is complicating the relationship with Washington.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a new round of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, with nearly $368 million worth of assistance going on top of previously announced military support.
In a joint statement, the U.S. secretary of state and the European Union's foreign policy chief have expressed support for North Macedonia’s bid to begin EU accession talks.
The Internet hasn’t been restored in Karakalpakstan and unconfirmed reports suggest suspected protest organizers were sent to prisons in neighboring provinces.