The Tagansky Court of Moscow has imposed an administrative fine of 7 million rubles on the Telegram messenger for failing to remove content containing calls for extremist activity.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may announce presidential elections and a referendum on a peace deal with Russia later in February, according to media reports citing sources amid pressure from the United States.

Mexico has temporarily halted fuel shipments to the island amid U.S. sanctions threats, while seeking a diplomatic solution that would avoid humanitarian fallout.

Uzbekistan’s president has appointed Sohibjon Murodov as director of the State Assets Management Agency, following large-scale inspections and reported embezzlement cases within the system.

During the recent visit to Pakistan, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev specifically highlighted the expansion of direct air links between the two countries. In his address, he emphasized that starting from April this year, Centrum Air will launch scheduled passenger services to Lahore, while My Freighter will commence cargo operations to Karachi.

The first meeting of the Uzbekistan–U.S. Business and Investment Council was held in Tashkent, marking a new platform for expanding trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

This summer, Istanbul will host an international platform for discussing the future of the Turkic world, bringing together scholars, diplomats, media representatives, and young professionals from various countries.

An explosion struck a mosque in Pakistan’s capital during Friday prayers, leaving at least 24 people dead and around 100 injured, according to preliminary reports from local media.

On February 6, as part of the business program of the state visit to Islamabad, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, together with Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif, took part in a joint business forum.

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.

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has arrived in Islamabad on a state visit.

U.S. federal authorities have announced the withdrawal of 700 immigration and border enforcement personnel from Minnesota amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration, border chief Tom Homan said.

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.

Head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan, Saida Mirziyoyeva, spoke at a forum in Abu Dhabi, emphasizing the importance of female leadership, human brotherhood, and adapting to transformations driven by artificial intelligence.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, one of Muammar Gaddafi’s most prominent sons and a lingering symbol of Libya’s post-2011 turmoil, has been killed.

Authorities in Uzbekistan are investigating reports that personal data of citizens have been published in the darknet, allegedly sourced from government information systems. The Cybersecurity Center is examining the situation, and experts advise citizens to protect their data carefully.

The European Union is considering using its anti-circumvention tool for the first time to ban the export of certain machinery and radio equipment to Kyrgyzstan. The measure is being discussed as part of the preparation of the 20th sanctions package against Russia, expected by the end of February 2026.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that he does not rule out the possibility of running in the next presidential elections after the conflict in the country ends. According to him, the final decision will depend on how the war concludes, although he occasionally considers running again.

Ukraine continues to be the world’s largest nuclear risk hotspot, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, said at a meeting of the agency’s Board of Governors in Vienna.

Former President of the European Council Charles Michel has sharply criticized NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, accusing him of acting like a “U.S. agent” instead of strengthening unity within the alliance. He made the remarks in an interview with Euronews on January 30.