The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan reports that over 25,000 citizens have been returned from the Middle East. The repatriation process is carried out systematically and in stages.

The European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs has approved a legislative initiative that would allow the creation of special centers in third countries for migrants expelled from the European Union.

Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Bakhtiyor Saidov met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara and conveyed warm greetings from the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The meeting highlighted the strong strategic partnership between the two countries.

The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues to escalate rapidly. On the seventh day of hostilities, the sides are exchanging strikes while Gulf countries and international aviation attempt to adapt to the new security situation in the region.

The Israeli military carried out a new series of airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut. According to the army’s statement, this marked the 26th wave of attacks targeting the area.

An Uzbekistan–Japan business forum dedicated to the development of smart cities and urban technology implementation was held in Tashkent on March 4.

Iranian authorities say they have carried out strikes against “separatist groups” near the country’s western borders, as reports emerge about possible Kurdish militant activity and the risk of a new front in the conflict.

The United States has begun a military operation in Ecuador in coordination with local security forces, according to the United States Southern Command.

On March 3, a meeting on strengthening the country's defense capability was held under the chairmanship of Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has approved a comprehensive socio-economic development plan for Karakalpakstan through 2030. The decree was signed on February 21 and entered into force on February 28, 2026.

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.