Uzbekistan's national futsal team is returning to a proven strategy. One of the most decorated coaches in the history of Uzbek futsal, Spaniard José María Méndez, has officially signed a two-year contract with the national Federation. Fans are eagerly anticipating a repeat of the 2016 triumph when the team reached the very top of the Asian podium under his leadership.

On April 3–4, 2026, the General Assembly of the International Tent Pegging Federation (ITPF) was held in Muscat, Oman, where key issues of the sport’s development and qualification criteria for world championships were discussed.

The center of Tashkent is preparing for a major transport upgrade: a two-level automobile interchange and a tunnel are planned at the intersection of Mustaqillik Avenue, Mirzo Ulugbek, and Buyuk Ipak Yo‘li Streets, which will significantly improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety.

Centrum Air successfully operated its first scheduled flight on March 30 on the Tashkent–Frankfurt route, officially opening its first European destination. The launch marks an important milestone in the expansion of the airline’s international route network and its entry into the European market.

The new Uzbek satellite, "Samarkand 2028," developed by the Chinese company StarVision, is scheduled to launch in May this year, the press service of the Uzbekcosmos agency reported at the Space Technology Conference 2026 held in Tashkent.

US President Donald Trump has dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi, announcing the decision on his Truth Social platform.

Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade, Laziz Kudratov, held a strategic meeting with Yukio Shimizu, Chairman and CEO of the Japanese company Kyoto Plaza. The discussions focused on the current state of cooperation, the implementation of an ongoing project in Urgench, and prospects for launching new initiatives in New Tashkent.

Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov has surged to the top of the FIDE Candidates 2026 after a key victory over one of the favorites, Fabiano Caruana.

For the first time in over half a century, humans are heading back toward the Moon as NASA prepares to launch its Artemis II crewed mission.

Samarkand has become a key platform for strengthening interparliamentary dialogue between Central Asia and the European Union, with forum participants agreeing to expand cooperation and move toward practical mechanisms of engagement.

Iceland is accelerating preparations for a referendum on resuming EU accession talks, while support for membership is growing in Norway, driven by rising geopolitical uncertainty.

A meeting of space agency heads from the Organization of Turkic States has begun in Tashkent, with a focus on joint projects, including a shared satellite set for launch in 2026.

Two drones have fallen on Finnish territory. The Air Force confirmed that one of them is a Ukrainian AN-196. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo believes the drones likely went off course due to Russian signal interference.

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering suspending protection for NATO members that fail to meet defense spending targets of 5% of GDP.

President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, accompanied by President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, familiarized themselves with the capabilities of Uzbekistan's light industry.

President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, together with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, toured the Ark Fortress and the Poi-Kalyan and Lyabi-Khauz complexes.

Slovak authorities have launched an investigation into Prime Minister Robert Fico over allegations of treason and abuse of power, triggered by his actions against emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine and other suspected crimes.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon attended a traditional concert featuring artists from both countries at the Uzbekistan Palace of International Forums.

On March 26, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon held private talks and the first meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council at the Kuksaroy residence.

Following a defeat in the parliamentary elections, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen submitted her resignation to King Frederik X, triggering the process of forming a new government.