Javohir Sindarov awarded the title “Honored Athlete of Uzbekistan”
The President of Uzbekistan has awarded Javohir Sindarov the honorary title “Honored Athlete of the Republic of Uzbekistan,” recognizing his achievements in chess and his contribution to the country’s international prestige.
Uzbekistan launches EcoLand project to restore ecosystems
Uzbekistan is launching the EcoLand project aimed at restoring and preserving the country’s ecosystems. The initiative is supported by UNDP and IUCN, with $6.1 million in funding provided by the Global Environment Facility.
President of Uzbekistan underscores the importance of expanding trade, economic and investment cooperation with the European Union
On November 27, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, received a delegation from the European Union, led by European Commissioner for international partnerships Jozef Síkela, and European Commissioner for enlargement Marta Kos, who are visiting our country on a working visit.
Trump Administration Admits: Musk’s DOGE Department Is Shut Down
The Trump administration has publicly acknowledged for the first time that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, effectively ceased to exist — eight months before the end of its official mandate.
Sustainable Fitch has assigned SOCAR its first ESG rating, giving the company an overall score of 3 and highlighting the maturity of its environmental, social and governance practices.
On February 11–12, 2026, Tashkent will host the fourth international Move Real Estate Summit — a key platform for discussing Uzbekistan’s growing real estate market, investment climate, and global architectural trends.
Project Prometheus: Jeff Bezos’s Secret AI Leap
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has launched a major artificial intelligence startup called Project Prometheus, The New York Times reports. This marks his first return to an executive leadership role since stepping down as Amazon’s CEO in 2021.
Central Asian countries to launch unified digital transport platform
Transport ministers of Central Asian nations have agreed to create a unified digital platform aimed at integrating regional logistics systems and boosting cargo movement from China to Europe. The announcement came from Uzbekistan’s Transport Minister Ilhom Makhkamov following a ministerial meeting in Tashkent.
Neiry tests pigeons controlled via neural interface
In Moscow, the first flight tests of pigeon biodrones equipped with implanted neural interfaces have been carried out. The birds completed assigned missions and returned to the lab, and Neiry plans to use such biodrones for monitoring infrastructure facilities.
Javokhir Sindarov wins the Chess World Cup
Nineteen-year-old Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov claimed a historic victory at the Chess World Cup in Goa, India, becoming the youngest champion in the tournament’s history and securing a place in the 2026 Candidates Tournament.
Uktam Umurzakov — a symbol of knowledge and devotion
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.