Ramadan 2026 to begin on February 19
The Fatwa Committee of the Council of Muslim Religious Institutions of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has determined during a meeting in Samarkand that the first day of Ramadan in 2026 will fall on Thursday, February 19, with Eid al-Fitr on Friday, March 20.
President of Uzbekistan awarded Pakistan’s highest state honor – the Order of Nishan-e-Pakistan
A ceremony was held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr residence to present the Order of Nishan-e-Pakistan (Mark of Pakistan) to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
Month of Temur: April Becomes a Symbol of Heritage
April has been officially declared the Month of Amir Temur in Uzbekistan, with a nationwide program of scientific, cultural, and international events marking the 690th anniversary of the great commander.
A ceremonial welcome ceremony for the President of Uzbekistan took place
A ceremonial welcome ceremony for the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan took place at the residence of the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
New START expires: a world without nuclear arms control
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On February 5, 2026, the U.S.-Russia Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (New START, SNV-III) expired, ending the last agreement that limited the nuclear arsenals of the two countries. For the first time since 1972, there is neither a current treaty nor ongoing negotiations on strategic arms control between the world’s two largest nuclear powers.
"Only through unity, mutual support and partnership can we ensure the common prosperity and well-being of our peoples"
Yesterday, the Sheikh Zayed International Award for Human Fraternity ceremony took place in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent a video message to the ceremony participants.
UPay and Humans Face Bankruptcy Following Fund Withdrawal Incident
The Tashkent Interdistrict Economic Court has declared AO Maroqand, owner of the UPay payment system, insolvent and initiated its liquidation process.
US Shoots Down Iranian Drone, Protects Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
US forces repelled an Iranian threat: an Iranian drone was shot down over the Arabian Sea, and an attempt to seize an American tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was thwarted.
Suspects in German Navy Corvette Sabotage Detained
German intelligence services have arrested two suspects in sabotage acts on German Navy warships. A 37-year-old Romanian and a 54-year-old Greek allegedly damaged equipment and systems on two corvettes at the Hamburg shipyard, including engines, fuel tanks, and electronics.
Kyrgyzstan Responds to EU Sanctions Threat Over Ties with Russia
Kyrgyz authorities have said they will defend national interests and maintain economic ties with Russia amid discussions in the European Union about possible restrictive measures against the country.
Centrum Air Opens Its First Ticket Office at Tashkent International Airport
Centrum Air has opened its first ticket office at Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport, marking an important step in enhancing customer service and providing offline passenger support. The official opening ceremony took place on February 2, 2026.
Washington and Tehran Prepare Ground for Talks
Despite increasingly harsh rhetoric, the United States and Iran have signaled openness to negotiations. Amid fears that the standoff could escalate into a military conflict, Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt have stepped up mediation efforts.
“Diriyah” Biennale Opens New Horizons in Contemporary Art
In Riyadh, the Chairperson of the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation, Gayane Umerova, joined the opening of the 3rd edition of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026.
Bahodir Qurbоnov Re-elected President of Uzbekistan Football Association
The regular reporting and election congress of the Uzbekistan Football Association was held in Tashkent on January 30.
White House Signals Temporary Halt in Strikes on Kyiv
US President Donald Trump said he personally asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to temporarily halt strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, claiming that Moscow agreed to a one-week pause.
Productive talks held with president of Berlusconi Finanziaria Paolo Berlusconi
On January 29 in Rome, at the invitation of the Italian side, talks were held between Bekzod Mamatkulov, Chairman of the Founders Board of BMB HOLDING, and his close partner, Paolo Berlusconi, President of BERLUSCONI FINANZIARIA.
Uzbekistan Army Strengthens Position, Rises in Global Ranking
The Armed Forces of Uzbekistan have strengthened their position on the world stage: according to the Global Firepower–2026 ranking, the country’s army rose to 53rd place among 145 nations, maintaining its leadership in Central Asia.
First round: Russia, USA and Ukraine begin dialogue
For the first time since the start of the conflict, representatives of Moscow, Kyiv and Washington met in a trilateral format. The White House described the talks as productive.
Estonia Loses European Fencing Championship over Visa Restrictions for Russian and Belarusian Athletes
The 2026 European Fencing Championship, originally scheduled to take place in Tallinn, has been moved to the French city of Antony. The International Fencing Federation (FIE) made the decision after Estonia refused to sign a document guaranteeing that all athletes could participate regardless of nationality.
Modern infrastructure for tourism and service sector is created
On January 23, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited tourism and service facilities on Zarkaynar Street in the Hastimom mahalla of the Almazar district.