Abdukodir Khusanov Among the Fastest Players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Uzbekistan national team defender Abdukodir Khusanov has finished among the ten fastest players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Uzbek international ranked sixth in the tournament's top-speed standings, highlighting his outstanding athletic ability on football's biggest stage.
Priority projects in culture and art presented
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation of projects and events aimed at developing culture and art, preserving national heritage, and promoting it internationally.
Japan Resumes Student Internship Program with Russia
Japan plans to resume its short-term student internship program at Russian universities, which was first suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic and later halted following the suspension of state-sponsored humanitarian exchanges between the two countries. Tokyo says maintaining people-to-people contacts remains important despite the current international environment.
Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister
The United Kingdom has a new prime minister as Labour Party leader Andy Burnham officially took office after being invited by King Charles III to form a government. The transition took place without a general election, as Labour retained its parliamentary majority.
Tokayev Proposes Astana as a Global AI Cooperation Hub
Kazakhstan and China have agreed to expand their strategic cooperation with a focus on artificial intelligence, the digital economy, trade, and investment. The new agreements were reached during talks between President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Chinese President Xi Jinping, as well as on the sidelines of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference.
Uzbekistan's Competition Committee has approved the acquisition of a 50% stake in mobile operator Perfectum by businessman Farhod Mamatjanov, paving the way for further investment and development in the country's telecommunications sector.
BMB HOLDING continues to strengthen its international partnerships by expanding cooperation with one of China's largest state-owned corporations. During a recent meeting, the parties discussed joint investment opportunities, industrial cooperation, and the promotion of Uzbek products in foreign markets.
BMB HOLDING Strengthens Business Ties with Japan
BMB HOLDING continues to expand its international partnerships by strengthening cooperation with Japanese counterparts. The discussions focused on joint investment projects, export expansion, and promoting Uzbek products in the Japanese market.
Russia Expands Orbital Constellation for Its Starlink Alternative
Russia continues to develop its own low-Earth orbit satellite communications network. Aerospace company Bureau 1440 has successfully launched another batch of satellites as part of the Rassvet project, which is designed to provide broadband internet services and serve as Russia's alternative to Starlink.
Abdukodir Khusanov Among the Fastest Players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Uzbekistan national team defender Abdukodir Khusanov has finished among the ten fastest players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Uzbek international ranked sixth in the tournament's top-speed standings, highlighting his outstanding athletic ability on football's biggest stage.
Siberian Wellness — 30 Years on the International Market!
Davron Abdullaev, the Founder and Publisher of the Bright Uzbekistan international magazine, met with Tatyana Gorokhovskaya, the President of the Siberian Wellness international company.