Andy Burnham One Step Away from Becoming UK Prime Minister
Andy Burnham has all but secured the Labour Party leadership and could become the United Kingdom’s new prime minister as early as July 20. On the first day of nominations, he won the backing of 322 of Labour’s 403 MPs, effectively leaving potential rivals with almost no path into the contest.
Belarus–Uzbekistan Friendship Alley Opens in Minsk
A new symbol of friendship and strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Belarus has been created as part of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s official visit. A ceremony was held on Tashkent Street to inaugurate the Belarus–Uzbekistan Friendship Alley.
Andy Burnham One Step Away from Becoming UK Prime Minister
Andy Burnham has all but secured the Labour Party leadership and could become the United Kingdom’s new prime minister as early as July 20. On the first day of nominations, he won the backing of 322 of Labour’s 403 MPs, effectively leaving potential rivals with almost no path into the contest.
US Plans to Remove Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
The United States is preparing to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move that could mark one of the most significant shifts in relations between Washington and Damascus in recent years.
BYD Plans to Expand Electric Vehicle Production in Uzbekistan
BYD’s electric vehicle production project in Uzbekistan may enter a new stage of development, with plans to expand manufacturing capacity, deepen localisation and increase export volumes.
The expansion of domestic private capital into the high-capacity markets of the Middle East is becoming deeply systematic due to the establishment of resilient interagency platforms designed to minimize logistical barriers and stimulate direct B2B contacts. On the sidelines of the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TMIF-2026), a strategic memorandum was signed between the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan and the Economic Council of Iraq, anchoring the official establishment of a joint Business Council.
The construction of Central Asia's largest ultra-modern aviation hub will elevate Uzbekistan's transport and logistics potential to a world-class transit level, ensuring the reception of all aircraft types under any weather conditions. On the sidelines of the fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF-2026), Uzbekistan Airports JSC and the Saudi company Vision International Investment signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement for the construction and operation of the "New Tashkent" International Airport. The project, with an initial phase valued at approximately $3 billion, will be executed by a consortium of leading companies from Saudi Arabia, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. Under the terms outlined by the Ministry of Transport, the new facility will be transferred to the private partner's management for a term of 35 years.
American Capital for Medicine and Mining: DFC to Finance Major AKFA GROUP Projects
The strategic partnership between Uzbek private business and American financial institutions is shifting into the practical phase of large-scale investment, unlocking new opportunities for integrating innovative technologies into the republic's social and industrial sectors. A high-level delegation from the United States of America, led by Ben Black, Chief Executive Officer of the International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), visited the AKFA GROUP holding. The parties held detailed negotiations focused on expanding bilateral commercial interaction and directly attracting major American investments into the company's key infrastructure projects.
Sino AI Enters Azerbaijan with AI-Powered Healthcare Solutions
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Uzbek HealthTech solutions are expanding their international presence as Sino AI enters the Azerbaijani market to deploy its AI-powered healthcare platform.
7.97 Metres to Victory: Anvar Anvarov Wins Gold in Finland
Uzbek athlete Anvar Anvarov delivered a strong international performance by winning the men's long jump competition at a tournament in Finland.
Siberian Wellness — 30 Years on the International Market!
Davron Abdullaev, the Founder and Publisher of the Bright Uzbekistan international magazine, met with Tatyana Gorokhovskaya, the President of the Siberian Wellness international company.