Uzbekistan and Russia have agreed to jointly develop a strategy for nuclear medicine, including the creation of modern infrastructure and equipping a new center in Tashkent with advanced technology.

At one of Asia’s largest tourism exhibitions — OTM Mumbai in India — Uzbekistan’s national stand was awarded the prestigious Most Promising New Destination recognition, highlighting the country’s high tourism potential.

Uzbekistan has slipped three places in the Corruption Perceptions Index, marking its first decline in several years and losing one point compared with last year.

Iran’s missile arsenal remains one of the largest and most diverse in the Middle East, capable of striking not only Israel but also key U.S. military facilities across the region. Amid nuclear negotiations and rising tensions, the question of potential targets has returned to the spotlight.

The model of the Bukhara Biennale, which attracted more than 1.8 million visitors in autumn 2025, was presented at the international Art Basel exhibition in Qatar. The project from Uzbekistan became part of discussions on new cultural platforms and institutional models in contemporary art.

In 2025, twelve district and city khokims in Uzbekistan were held accountable for corruption. A total of 5,222 corruption crimes were identified during the year, down 8.6% from 2024.

Within the framework of the official visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Islamabad and the Uzbekistan–Pakistan Business Forum, Asia Pharm Group and Novamed Pharmaceutical signed an investment agreement.

The United States and Iran held their first talks since last year’s escalation in the Omani capital, Muscat. The meeting lasted throughout the day and was conducted in an indirect format, with both sides communicating through Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi.

The eventful program of the state visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has concluded.

The stand-up comedian will be unable to visit the country for half a century due to violations of migration and tax laws, as well as criticism of the military operation in Ukraine.

For the second time, trilateral talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. were held in Abu Dhabi, focused on finding ways to end the war in Ukraine. The main outcome was a prisoner exchange between Moscow and Kyiv — the first in five months.

Uzbekistan and the United States have agreed on a strategic partnership in critical minerals and rare earth elements. The memorandum of understanding was signed by Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev departed for Pakistan on February 5 for a state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed developing a grand plan to advance China-Russia relations, discussing the initiative with Russian President Vladimir Putin via video conference.

For the first time in Central Asia, the Uzbek Air Force will receive modern Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, enhancing the country’s capabilities in transport and humanitarian missions.

Australia is preparing to sell dozens of military sites, including iconic bases in major cities, to redirect funds toward strengthening its defence capabilities and upgrading strategic infrastructure in the north.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called for a review of the ban on Russian teams in international competitions, describing the restrictions as ineffective.

Starting April 1, 2026, all gas stations in Uzbekistan will accept payments only in cashless form — via bank cards or electronic payment systems. This measure, established by a presidential decree, aims to promote cashless transactions and reduce the shadow economy.

Nodirbek Abdusattorov has become the first Uzbek chess player to win the prestigious Tata Steel Chess 2026 tournament, held in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands.

Hundreds of thousands of people across the United States took to the streets in large protests against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Demonstrations took place in major cities including Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, where protesters called for an end to the agency’s actions.