Theo Francken: Seizing Russian Assets Could Have “Massive Consequences”

Theo Francken: Seizing Russian Assets Could Have “Massive Consequences”
Economy

Belgium’s Minister of Defense and Foreign Trade, Theo Francken, has warned that confiscating frozen Russian assets would set a dangerous precedent with far-reaching global consequences and could provoke a strong response from Moscow.

Tashkent to Host the International Forum on Multimodal Transport

Tashkent to Host the International Forum on Multimodal Transport
Uzbekistan

On 12 November 2025, Tashkent will host the International Forum on Multimodal Transport, bringing together leading experts, industry representatives, and policymakers to discuss the future of logistics, digitalization, and sustainable transport development.

A Victory Beyond Politics: Independent Candidate Catherine Connolly Wins Irish Election

Political

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly has won Ireland’s presidential election, marking a historic moment and reflecting the nation’s growing desire for political renewal.

Business

Uzbek fintech startup Mulk Protocol won the InBattle Startup Awards in Baku, impressing the jury with its investment platform that enables Sharia-compliant tokenization of real estate and business assets.

Business

Apple CEO Tim Cook may step down after more than a decade leading the company, Bloomberg reported, citing journalist Mark Gurman.

OpenAI topped the ranking of the world's most expensive companies

OpenAI topped the ranking of the world's most expensive companies
Business

OpenAI has become the world's most expensive private company. Its value is now estimated at $500 billion - more than Elon Musk's SpaceX and China's ByteDance.

CitiBank opens office in Tashkent

Economy

The opening of the representative office of the global banking giant CitiBank in Tashkent can be an important signal for international investors.

Saida Mirziyoyeva Congratulates Winners of the “Zakovat-Gambit” Chess Tournament

Saida Mirziyoyeva Congratulates Winners of the “Zakovat-Gambit” Chess Tournament
Sport

Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva congratulated the winners of the “Zakovat-Gambit” chess tournament, highlighting the event’s remarkable growth from a local initiative to an internationally recognized competition.

Apple unveils new iPhone 17

Apple unveils new iPhone 17
Technology

Apple unveiled the new iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, and iPhone 17 Pro at its San Francisco event. The highlights include the thinnest smartphone in Apple’s history — iPhone Air, and the Pro Max with a record-breaking 2 TB of storage.

Uktam Umurzakov — a symbol of knowledge and devotion

Uktam Umurzakov — a symbol of knowledge and devotion
Special Project

Today marks four years since the passing of one of Uzbekistan’s most distinguished scholars, respected mentors, and esteemed public figures — Uktam Pardaevich Umurzakov. As Chairman of the Republican Council for Higher Education, Rector of the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers, Doctor of Economics, and Professor, he dedicated his entire life to science and education.