Ramadan 2026 to begin on February 19
The Fatwa Committee of the Council of Muslim Religious Institutions of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has determined during a meeting in Samarkand that the first day of Ramadan in 2026 will fall on Thursday, February 19, with Eid al-Fitr on Friday, March 20.
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Ramadan 2026 to begin on February 19
Tashkent and Astana strengthen parliamentary dialogue
Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan, met with Maulen Ashimbayev, Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan. The parties discussed the development of inter-parliamentary cooperation, as well as trade, economic, and cultural-humanitarian ties.
In Abu Dhabi, Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners for the first time in five months
For the second time, trilateral talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. were held in Abu Dhabi, focused on finding ways to end the war in Ukraine. The main outcome was a prisoner exchange between Moscow and Kyiv — the first in five months.
Meeting held between the Presidents of Uzbekistan and Pakistan
As part of the state visit to Islamabad, a meeting was held between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari at the Aiwan-e-Sadr residence, in both narrow format and with the participation of official delegations.
Uzbekistan and Turkey Accelerate Transport Flows
Tashkent and Ankara have reached agreements to simplify international freight transportation within the Middle Corridor, use Turkish ports, and develop the Uzbekistan — Turkmenistan — Iran — Turkey route, said Uzbekistan’s Minister of Transport Ilkhom Mahkamov.
The Tashkent Interdistrict Economic Court has declared AO Maroqand, owner of the UPay payment system, insolvent and initiated its liquidation process.
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
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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.
China Bans Cars with Hidden Door Handles
China has become the first country in the world to ban the production of cars with hidden door handles. The regulation, issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, will take effect on January 1, 2027, and aims to improve passenger safety.
Uzbekistan Secures 4 Spots for 2026 Winter Olympics
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
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.