The Uzbekistan U-17 national football team has successfully kicked off the regional CAFA Championship, currently being held in Tashkent. In a hard-fought opening match, the hosts defeated their counterparts from Kyrgyzstan, setting a winning tone for the entire tournament.

The joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign in Iran has triggered a sharp political crisis within Washington. Next week, Congress intends to launch impeachment proceedings against Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth. The Secretary of Defense stands accused of disregarding the lives of service members and employing methods that Democrats have characterized as criminal.

Tashkent's primary landmark is preparing to unveil its refreshed look. The reconstruction of Amir Temur Square has entered the home stretch, with crews finalizing the core work to return the city's favorite promenade to the public.

On April 8, the InterContinental Tashkent will host the "BRAIN 360" International Scientific and Practical Forum, organized by the global company Siberian Wellness.

Uzbekistan has established a new airline, AVION, designed to carry out specialized aviation tasks.

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a coalition of several countries to act independently of the United States. Potential participants include South Korea, Canada, Japan, India, Brazil, Australia, and several European nations.

Uzbekistan is accelerating efforts to resolve issues faced by foreign investors: support measures, reforms, and new cooperation mechanisms were discussed during a meeting with leading Gulf companies.

On the Greek island of Crete and in Antalya, Turkey, the sky suddenly took on an unusual red-orange hue. The cause was a Saharan dust cloud carried by the powerful cyclone “Erminio” and lifted by strong North African winds.

Preparations for the II Asian Women’s Forum, which will take place in May in Bukhara, were discussed at the Senate of the Oliy Majlis. The forum will serve as an important international platform for advancing the gender agenda in the region.

US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Iran through Vice President Jay D. Vance. According to Bloomberg, Trump demands that Tehran either agree to a ceasefire deal or face strikes on strategic targets.

More than half a century after the last lunar mission, humanity is heading back to deep space as NASA launches the crewed Artemis II mission.

On April 1, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the Secretary-General of UN Tourism, Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, who was visiting our country.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in a tree-planting event as part of the nationwide "Yashil Makon" project and launched the creation of the National Arboretum.

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan have taken another step toward strengthening their strategic partnership, as their foreign ministers agreed on concrete plans for cooperation in the coming years during talks in Tashkent.

The Space Technology Conference 2026 has opened in Tashkent, bringing together representatives from dozens of countries to discuss the future of the space industry and expand cooperation.

The United States saw a third wave of mass protests under the slogan “No Kings,” with more than eight million people taking to the streets against the policies of Donald Trump’s administration.

A vibrant “Evening of Friendship” concert in Samarkand brought together artists from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, turning the event into a celebration of cultural unity.

G7 countries have expressed readiness to help secure the Strait of Hormuz — a critical global energy route — but only after the military conflict involving Iran comes to an end.

Iranian forces struck a container ship attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without official permission. The vessel was reportedly flying the flag of Thailand or Pakistan. Casualties and the extent of the damage are still unclear.

Building a seamless digital ecosystem will drive Uzbekistan’s economic growth. Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov announced at the Digital Qazaqstan 2026 forum plans to strengthen digital infrastructure, accelerate AI adoption, support startups, and invest in human capital.