Uzbekistan Secures 4 Spots for 2026 Winter Olympics

Uzbekistan Secures 4 Spots for 2026 Winter Olympics
Sport

The Uzbekistan national team has secured four spots for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, ensuring participation in alpine skiing and short track events.

Uzbekistan Proposes Punishment for Online Insults

Uzbekistan Proposes Punishment for Online Insults
Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s parliamentarians have discussed a draft law establishing administrative liability for online insults and hooliganism. Offenders may face fines up to 5 million soums or arrest for up to 10 days.

Australia Sells Military Bases to Boost Defence

Australia Sells Military Bases to Boost Defence
World

Australia is preparing to sell dozens of military sites, including iconic bases in major cities, to redirect funds toward strengthening its defence capabilities and upgrading strategic infrastructure in the north.

Italy and Germany Agree on New Plan for a Strong, Autonomous Europe

Political

Italy and Germany have agreed in Rome on a new strategic cooperation plan aimed at strengthening industrial competitiveness, developing defense, energy, and migration policies, while maintaining a strong transatlantic link with the United States.

Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair

Economy

U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh for the position of Chair of the Federal Reserve. If confirmed by the Senate, he would succeed Jerome Powell, whose term expires in May 2026. Trump has repeatedly criticized Powell over his refusal to lower interest rates.

Business

The Tashkent Interdistrict Economic Court has declared AO Maroqand, owner of the UPay payment system, insolvent and initiated its liquidation process.

Business

Elon Musk has become the first person in history with a net worth exceeding $800 billion, following the merger of SpaceX and xAI.

Apple Sets $144B Revenue Record Thanks to iPhone

Apple Sets $144B Revenue Record Thanks to iPhone
Business

Apple reported record revenue and profit for Q1 of fiscal 2026, which ended December 27, 2025, surpassing analysts’ expectations. Quarterly revenue rose 16% to a record $143.76 billion, with net income up nearly 16% to $42.1 billion. Adjusted earnings per share reached $2.84, exceeding analysts’ estimates of $138.48 billion and $2.67 per share.

Cybersecurity Center Examines Reports of Mass Personal Data Breach

Cybersecurity Center Examines Reports of Mass Personal Data Breach
Technology

Authorities in Uzbekistan are investigating reports that personal data of citizens have been published in the darknet, allegedly sourced from government information systems. The Cybersecurity Center is examining the situation, and experts advise citizens to protect their data carefully.

Uzbekistan Secures 4 Spots for 2026 Winter Olympics

Uzbekistan Secures 4 Spots for 2026 Winter Olympics
Sport

The Uzbekistan national team has secured four spots for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, ensuring participation in alpine skiing and short track events.

How ioka Travel Is Transforming Air Ticket Purchases in Uzbekistan

How ioka Travel Is Transforming Air Ticket Purchases in Uzbekistan
Special Project

The Uzbek market is experiencing a period of rapid growth, and as travel activity increases, so does the demand for convenient, simple, and affordable air ticket booking services. Enter ioka travel (ioka.uz), a new and innovative product that is fundamentally changing the traditional approach to booking flights. But what makes ioka travel unique? It is not just another online ticket sales platform. It is a product designed around real user needs, offering convenience, transparency, and security at every stage of interaction.