2025 was a significant milestone for APEX INSURANCE. The company demonstrated strong financial results, implemented a sustainable growth strategy, and strengthened its position as a leader in the Uzbek insurance market.

On March 19, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the newly rebuilt Imam Bukhari complex in the Payarik district of the Samarkand region.

Law enforcement authorities in Tashkent have dismantled a criminal group that planned to smuggle 71 kilograms of drugs to Russia.

A Russian court has fined Google an astronomical amount — $1.4 quintillion. This exceeds the entire global GDP and is worth more than all the money in the world.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspected the operations of a waste-free enterprise located in the Narpay district, part of the Marokand Sifat cluster.

Uzbekistan has made a new кадровое appointment in its environmental governance system, reinforcing the role of the Eco-Police and the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change.

A meeting with students from leading U.S. universities was held in the Senate of Uzbekistan, focusing on reforms, youth support, and international cooperation.

The Israeli army carried out a strike against Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, whom Israeli officials call the “de facto leader of Iran.”

Uzbekistan’s gymnasts delivered a strong performance at the Grand Prix — Champions Cup named after Alina Kabaeva in St. Petersburg, securing one silver and two bronze medals against top international competitors.

International observers from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkey have praised the high level of organization and transparency of Kazakhstan’s referendum. Voting is proceeding calmly, without violations, and with full respect for ballot secrecy.

Uzbekistan has launched a Consulate General in Seattle, Washington, USA. Its first head is career diplomat Akhror Burkhanov, previously press secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a staff member at the Uzbekistan Embassy in the United States.

Preparations for the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), to be held in Baku from May 17–22, 2026, have entered their final stage. A video from the Baku Olympic Stadium (BOS) showcases the scale of preparations. The forum will gather experts, architects, urban planners, and community representatives from around the world.

On March 13, the 3rd Rectors’ Forum of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan universities took place in Dushanbe, serving as a key platform to strengthen cooperation in education, science, and innovation.

On March 13, a video conference meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was held to discuss improving the system for handling citizens’ appeals, raising the effectiveness of People’s Receptions, and conducting deeper analysis of public opinion.

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan has signed Decree No. PP–95 dated March 12, 2026, approving an international treaty between the governments of Uzbekistan and Turkey on cooperation in regional development.

Iran has showcased underground tunnels fully stocked with high-speed unmanned boats, anti-ship missiles, and naval mines, Reuters reports.

A mission from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is preparing to visit Uzbekistan in the second half of 2026 to review the progress of the country’s first nuclear power plant construction. This was reported by the press service of Uzatom.

For the first time, Samarkand will host the "Dishes of the East" festival on March 23–24, the Uzbekistan Tourism Committee reports.

Israel’s plan to build thousands of new homes in the West Bank has drawn sharp criticism from Germany. Chancellor Friedrich Merz described the initiative as a “major mistake” and called on European allies to issue a joint response.

Within the framework of large-scale reforms carried out in our country, significant work has been undertaken to protect human rights and interests, honor and dignity, improve citizens’ well-being, strengthen an atmosphere of peace, friendship, and harmony in society, and uphold principles of social justice. All of this further enhances the humanistic significance of Navruz — the New Year holiday in the East, which has an ancient history and traditions, and whose inseparable components include tolerance, kindness, and compassion.