The Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent has been included in the 2026 list of the world’s most beautiful museums by the prestigious Prix Versailles.

Global oil prices rose in early trading on Monday as investors assessed the potential impact of escalating Middle East tensions on energy supplies.

Tensions across the Middle East are rapidly escalating. US President Donald Trump stated that the military operation against Iran could last around four weeks. In recent hours, the conflict has spread across several countries in the region.

During a dialogue with young people held on February 24 at the Kuksaroy residence, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed the presentation of the winners of the "Best Startup in Digital Technologies" competition – the President Tech Award.

In January 2026, Uzbekistan was visited by 1,642 US citizens, which is 39.4% more than in the same period last year, according to the Statistics Committee.

Former European Commissioner and ex-UK Ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson has been released on bail in London following his arrest in an investigation into the alleged transfer of confidential government information to Jeffrey Epstein.

14-year-old Uzbek tennis player Saidaslam Farhodov became the champion of the international Tennis Europe U14 tournament held in Romania.

Mexico has been hit by widespread unrest following reports that security forces killed the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), known as El Mencho.

The US Supreme Court has ruled that unilateral tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump under emergency economic powers were unlawful. The Court found that the president exceeded his authority by using legislation intended for national emergencies to implement broad trade measures.

US President Donald Trump has extended for another year the sanctions imposed on Russia over Crimea and the situation in Ukraine. The decision was published in the US Federal Register.

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for his attempt to impose martial law, a move that lasted only hours but triggered a political crisis, impeachment, and multiple court cases.

As part of the business agenda of his working visit to Washington, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

At the international athletics competition in Istanbul, Uzbekistan’s national team once again demonstrated its high level of preparation: two athletes won medals, adding to the country’s tally.

The United States has drawn “red lines” over Iran’s nuclear program, warning of a potential arms race in the Middle East while boosting its military presence in the region.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on measures to develop the silk industry.

Hundreds of millions of people across Asia have begun celebrating the Lunar New Year, one of the region’s most important holidays. In China, the Year of the Horse has replaced the Year of the Snake, while authorities expect record travel during the Spring Festival period.

Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan In recent years, thanks to the large-scale reforms implemented in our country to ensure human honor and dignity, protect human rights and interests, strengthen an atmosphere of peace, friendship, and harmony in society, and provide social protection for the population, especially those in need, the holy month of Ramadan, which embodies the humanistic essence of the Islamic religion and the ideas of mutual solidarity, generosity, and gratitude, has become even more dear and revered in the hearts of our people.

Alliance defense ministers discussed a more “European” NATO as U.S. strategic priorities shift.

A new round of negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine is set for February 17–18 in Geneva. The meeting will be held in a trilateral format involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, with Vladimir Medinsky leading the Russian delegation.

From February 13 to 15, the annual Munich Security Conference will gather over 50 heads of state and nearly 100 ministers to discuss critical international issues amid heightened tensions between Europe and the United States.