The US has suspended dozens of international grants, including a $2.5 million project for Uzbekistan aimed at "developing civic participation." The decision was part of a large-scale review of programs approved by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

A large-scale reform in the field of construction supervision has begun in Uzbekistan: the Construction and Housing and Utilities Supervision Inspectorate is being transferred from the Ministry of Construction to the direct management of the Cabinet of Ministers. Also, for the first time, part of the supervisory functions is transferred to the private sector - especially in the sphere of individual housing and small facilities.

The Uzbekistan national team confidently began the new international season, winning 12 medals at the prestigious "Great Silk Road" tournament concluded in Baku. The strong performance of both the men's and women's teams was a significant statement on the eve of the upcoming major starts.

Saudi Arabia is planning to pay off Syria’s debts to the World Bank. This decision could open the door to the approval of multimillion-dollar grants to finance the country’s reconstruction.

The Uzbekistan national football team will face two decisive matches in the third stage of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Our team will travel to the UAE on June 5th and host Qatar on June 10th in Tashkent. A win or a draw against the UAE will guarantee the national team a direct spot in the World Cup.

Residents of Uzbekistan will be able to use the instant payment system, which was previously available only to businesses. This was reported by the Central Bank of the republic. Now, money transfers can be made at any time of the day, including weekends and holidays - quickly, conveniently, and without restrictions.

US President Donald Trump has solemnly unveiled a monument to himself on the grounds of his Trump International Golf Club. An unusual gift to the president was presented by businessman Anthony Constantino, the founder of Sticker Mule and a former candidate for Congress from New York State.

The Special Representative of the President of Uzbekistan for Foreign Policy and Deputy Secretary of the Security Council, Abdulaziz Komilov, has been awarded the "Officer" grade of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. This was announced on the official website of the government newspaper Gazzetta Ufficiale, under the authority of the President of Italy's Chancery.

The Uzbekistan U-17 team confidently advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup being held in Saudi Arabia, defeating their equals from the United Arab Emirates - 3:1.

On April 11, the global market saw gold prices exceed $3,250 per ounce for the first time in history. This marks a historic record. Experts attribute the sharp rise to trade wars and the devaluation of the US dollar.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that, as part of his scheduled medical examination, he also took a cognitive test. The 78-year-old politician stated that he acted differently from his predecessor Joe Biden, who had refused to undergo such a test.

Thousands of future students and parents gained the opportunity to communicate directly with representatives of universities from different countries.

Skytrax named the best airports in the world and Central Asia in 2025. Tashkent is in the top three of the region.

On April 10, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation led by Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations at the World Bank Group.

By the end of 2025, lemon-growing land in household farms and private plots will be fully surveyed, and the data will be entered into the "Online Mahalla" electronic platform.

Uzbekistan is entering a new level of tourist openness - the civil aviation fleet will be replenished with new aircraft, and visa barriers for guests from several countries will be lifted. All to attract millions of new travelers.

The ancient Kanlaon volcano, located on Negros Island in the Philippines, has become active once again. According to recent reports, the volcano has spewed ash up to a height of 4,000 meters. Following the eruption, a Level 3 alert was declared in the region, reports The Guardian.

April 9, 2025: A fire at a nursing home located in China's Hebei province has resulted in the deaths of 20 people, according to Beijing's state news agency Xinhua.

Starting from May 1, 2025, new electricity consumption tariffs will be introduced in Uzbekistan. The Ministry of Energy announced the update through its official channel. According to a government resolution, changes have been made to the differential tariff system for households, introducing a new, more affordable pricing tier.

In 2024, the number of executions reached the highest level in the past decade, mainly due to a significant rise in executions in Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. Amnesty International reported that the human rights NGO confirmed 1,518 executions globally in 2024, marking a 32% increase from the previous year, and the highest figure since the 1,634 executions carried out in 2015.