Uzbekistan Joins Unified Forensic System of Turkic States
The Central Customs Laboratory of the Customs Committee of Uzbekistan has been officially recognized as a member of the unified forensic system of the Turkic States Organization (TSET). This decision was made following the first meeting of the Council of Forensic Organizations of TSET member states held in Baku.
Centrum Air Operates First Flight to Frankfurt
Centrum Air successfully operated its first scheduled flight on March 30 on the Tashkent–Frankfurt route, officially opening its first European destination. The launch marks an important milestone in the expansion of the airline’s international route network and its entry into the European market.
Uzbekistan and Germany Strengthen Strategic Partnership
New avenues for developing Uzbekistan–Germany relations were discussed at the Senate of Uzbekistan. The talks demonstrated that bilateral dialogue is entering a new phase, while cooperation is expanding across several key areas.
Trump Dismisses US Attorney General
US President Donald Trump has dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi, announcing the decision on his Truth Social platform.
Japanese investor eyes Uzbekistan: new projects in Urgench and New Tashkent
Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade, Laziz Kudratov, held a strategic meeting with Yukio Shimizu, Chairman and CEO of the Japanese company Kyoto Plaza. The discussions focused on the current state of cooperation, the implementation of an ongoing project in Urgench, and prospects for launching new initiatives in New Tashkent.
Famous internet personality and former kickboxing champion Andrew Tate has been spotted in Uzbekistan alongside his brother Tristan Tate. Their visit has sparked interest on social media, though official details of the trip have not been disclosed.
Forbes released its annual ranking of the world’s wealthiest individuals. Leading the list is Elon Musk, whose fortune reached a record $839 billion. Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin hold second and third places. The top 20 includes entrepreneurs from the US, China, India, and Europe, with total billionaire wealth reaching $20.1 trillion.
Google Fined More Than the Global Economy
A Russian court has fined Google an astronomical amount — $1.4 quintillion. This exceeds the entire global GDP and is worth more than all the money in the world.
Telegram to Adapt to Blockages in Russia
Following Telegram’s renewed blockage in Russia, the messenger’s creator Pavel Durov promised to adapt the platform, making its traffic “harder to detect and block.” According to him, millions of Russians continue to use the app via VPN, sending millions of messages daily despite restrictions.
Sindarov Rewrites Candidates Tournament History
Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov stunned American chess star Hikaru Nakamura and set a historic record at the 2026 Candidates Tournament, taking sole lead of the standings.
APEX INSURANCE: Growth and Strengthening Leadership in the Uzbek Insurance Market
2025 was a significant milestone for APEX INSURANCE. The company demonstrated strong financial results, implemented a sustainable growth strategy, and strengthened its position as a leader in the Uzbek insurance market.