Heavy strikes on Beirut, rising casualties, and Israel’s statements about occupying southern Lebanon signal a sharp escalation in the conflict with Hezbollah.

A U.S. court has paused a controversial White House renovation, putting Donald Trump’s construction plans under legal scrutiny.

The United States may end its military campaign against Iran without securing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, shifting its focus from military action to diplomatic pressure.

Tashkent will establish an international financial center with a dedicated commercial arbitration system and a special legal regime aimed at boosting investor confidence and attracting capital.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was briefed on measures to ensure projected economic indicators for the first quarter of 2026 and mitigate the negative impact of global market instability on the national economy.

Astronomers have recorded a powerful X1.4-class solar flare — the first in two months. Part of the plasma cloud is directed toward Earth, which could have effects on technology and the environment.

Yemen’s Houthi movement has announced a missile strike on Israeli targets, saying the attack was carried out in support of Iran amid escalating tensions involving the U.S. and Israel.

Uzbekistan and South Korea have agreed to expand inter-parliamentary cooperation, focusing on economic, technological, and social collaboration while enhancing oversight of joint initiatives.

President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, who is in our country on a state visit, is visiting the historical monuments of Bukhara together with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Tashkent is stepping up engagement with EAEU countries as trade surpasses $12 billion and economic ties continue to expand.

As part of the state visit of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, a ceremony was held to open the new building of the Tajik embassy in Tashkent.

Starting in 2026, all Superliga clubs in Uzbekistan will receive direct funding from the state budget — 35 billion UZS per club. Personal income tax will be abolished, the social tax rate set at 1%, and businesses investing in clubs will have access to preferential loans.

During his first official visit to North Korea, Alexander Lukashenko signed a “friendship and cooperation” agreement with Kim Jong Un, aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in politics, economy, and technology.

At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has arrived in Uzbekistan on a state visit.

11-year-old Yasmina Husniddinova made history as the first participant from Uzbekistan on Britain’s Got Talent. Performing “Never Enough,” she earned four “yes” votes from the judges and received a standing ovation. Judges praised her vocal technique as “out-of-this-world.”

In Turkey, former leaders of major football clubs have been detained as part of a drug-related investigation.

Iran has announced a new wave of large-scale strikes targeting Israel and U.S. military bases in the region, signaling an intensification of its ongoing military campaign.

The “America First” doctrine is facing a serious test as U.S. military actions in the Middle East spark divisions even among Donald Trump’s supporters. The conflict with Iran could become a turning point in his second term.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed the Verkhovna Rada to prepare a plan for functioning under conditions of conflict for the next three years, according to sources cited by “Ukrainskaya Pravda.”

Uzbek citizens will be able to officially work in seasonal agricultural jobs in the United States for the first time. The agreement was reached following talks between Migration Agency head Behzod Musaev and USA Farm Labor director Manuel Feek.