Iran Shows Underground Tunnels Filled With High-Speed Drones and Missiles
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Iran has showcased underground tunnels fully stocked with high-speed unmanned boats, anti-ship missiles, and naval mines, Reuters reports.
Samarkand launches festival of national cuisine
For the first time, Samarkand will host the "Dishes of the East" festival on March 23–24, the Uzbekistan Tourism Committee reports.
White House says Trump prevented Iranian attack — Tehran denies claims
U.S. and Iranian officials have issued conflicting statements about the reasons behind the military operation against Tehran. The White House claims Iran was preparing an attack on the United States, while Iranian officials reject the accusation as false.
Moldova begins official exit from CIS
The Government of Moldova has officially initiated the process of exiting the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The decision follows the approval of the denunciation of key founding documents, including the Agreement on the Establishment of the CIS, the CIS Charter, and the Alma-Ata Declaration.
Russia and Hungary Seek Alternative Routes for Oil Supplies
Russia and Hungary have agreed to explore alternative ways of delivering energy resources if pipeline routes become unavailable, with maritime transport among the options under consideration.
Authorities are investigating actions of Pavel Durov, founder of the messaging platform Telegram, under article 205.1 of the Russian Criminal Code related to possible assistance to terrorist activity.
The 41st General Assembly of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) was held in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. A delegation from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, led by First Deputy Chairman Davronbek Kurbanov, took part in the meeting.
xAI Loses Co-Founders Ahead of Major SpaceX Deal
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has lost two co-founders in just two days, adding to a broader wave of departures as the company moves toward a major merger with SpaceX and faces regulatory scrutiny.
Uzbekistan Strengthens Cybersecurity: New Departments in Government Agencies
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree to improve the system for preventing cybercrime. Specialized cybersecurity units will be established in key ministries and committees, introducing new mechanisms to protect the nation’s information resources.
Uzbekistan Advances Horseback Archery
Uzbekistan is expanding international cooperation in the development of horseback archery. A memorandum aimed at promoting this traditional sport and training athletes of international level was signed in Hungary.
Innovation, Youth and International Partnership — The Formula for the Future
A productive meeting was held with the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Kongratbay Sharipov. The meeting focused on priority directions for developing the education sector, as well as issues related to the integration of scientific and educational initiatives.