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Uzbek defender enters Champions League top-10 for speed

Uzbek defender enters Champions League top-10 for speed
Sport

Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov has entered the top ten fastest players in the current Champions League, outrunning several of Europe’s star forwards.

Uzbekistan to present The Aural Sea at the Venice Biennale

Uzbekistan to present The Aural Sea at the Venice Biennale
Special Project

At the 61st Venice Biennale of Contemporary Art, Uzbekistan will tell the story of the Aral Sea not through statistics and archives, but through sound, myth, and imagination. The project The Aural Sea transforms one of the largest ecological disasters of the twentieth century into a space for artistic dialogue about memory, loss, and possible futures.

Centrum Air's fleet expanded with a 15th aircraft

Centrum Air's fleet expanded with a 15th aircraft
Uzbekistan

On February 14 at 12:30 AM, the fourth wide-body Airbus A330-343 landed at Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport, becoming the 15th aircraft in the fleet of Uzbek private airline Centrum Air.

State social support measures for vulnerable populations during Ramadan discussed

State social support measures for vulnerable populations during Ramadan discussed
Uzbekistan

On February 16, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a meeting on further strengthening social protection for vulnerable segments of the population during the month of Ramadan.

Merz: freedom is no longer a given

Merz: freedom is no longer a given
World

Germany’s chancellor warned at the Munich Security Conference that the old world order is collapsing, and Europe must act decisively to safeguard freedom.

Japarov links Tashiev’s dismissal to threat of division

Japarov links Tashiev’s dismissal to threat of division
World

The Kyrgyz president says the unexpected dismissal of his close ally was meant to stop political confrontation in parliament and the state apparatus.

Ariane 64 Launches Successfully: Europe’s Enhanced Rocket Reaches Space

Ariane 64 Launches Successfully: Europe’s Enhanced Rocket Reaches Space
Technology

From the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana, the first successful launch of the new, upgraded version of the European Ariane 6 rocket — Ariane 64 — delivered satellites into orbit for internet connectivity.

The head of state visited a copper pipe and fittings manufacturing facility

The head of state visited a copper pipe and fittings manufacturing facility
Uzbekistan

During his visit to the Tashkent region, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspected the operations of the Infinity Copper Group in the Akhangaran district, which specializes in the production of copper pipes and fittings.

Minnesota winds down anti-immigration operation

Minnesota winds down anti-immigration operation
World

A federal operation targeting illegal immigration in the state of Minnesota is nearing completion. The White House said the decision followed increased cooperation between local authorities and federal agencies.

U-17: Uzbekistan Reveals Asian Cup Opponents

U-17: Uzbekistan Reveals Asian Cup Opponents
Sport

The Uzbekistan U-17 national football team has learned its opponents for the 2026 Asian Cup. Uzbekistan is placed in Group D alongside Australia, India, and North Korea.

Cyberattack in Uzbekistan Exposes Data of 60,000 Citizens

Cyberattack in Uzbekistan Exposes Data of 60,000 Citizens
Technology

From January 27 to 30, three government agencies in Uzbekistan were targeted in a cyberattack, resulting in the exposure of personal data of approximately 60,000 citizens. Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov emphasized that the stolen information cannot be used to act on behalf of citizens without their involvement but could be exploited by scammers.

Uzbekistan Launches Nuclear Medicine Development Project

Uzbekistan Launches Nuclear Medicine Development Project
Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan and Russia have agreed to jointly develop a strategy for nuclear medicine, including the creation of modern infrastructure and equipping a new center in Tashkent with advanced technology.

Uzbekistan Recognized as Asia’s Most Promising Tourist Destination

Uzbekistan Recognized as Asia’s Most Promising Tourist Destination
Uzbekistan

At one of Asia’s largest tourism exhibitions — OTM Mumbai in India — Uzbekistan’s national stand was awarded the prestigious Most Promising New Destination recognition, highlighting the country’s high tourism potential.

Uzbekistan Loses Ground in Corruption Ranking

Uzbekistan Loses Ground in Corruption Ranking
Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan has slipped three places in the Corruption Perceptions Index, marking its first decline in several years and losing one point compared with last year.

Bases in the Crosshairs: Where Iran’s Missiles Can Reach

Bases in the Crosshairs: Where Iran’s Missiles Can Reach
World

Iran’s missile arsenal remains one of the largest and most diverse in the Middle East, capable of striking not only Israel but also key U.S. military facilities across the region. Amid nuclear negotiations and rising tensions, the question of potential targets has returned to the spotlight.

Bukhara at Art Basel: Uzbekistan’s biennale presented in Qatar

Bukhara at Art Basel: Uzbekistan’s biennale presented in Qatar
Uzbekistan

The model of the Bukhara Biennale, which attracted more than 1.8 million visitors in autumn 2025, was presented at the international Art Basel exhibition in Qatar. The project from Uzbekistan became part of discussions on new cultural platforms and institutional models in contemporary art.

Anti-corruption agency sums up the year: thousands of cases, 12 khokims punished

Anti-corruption agency sums up the year: thousands of cases, 12 khokims punished
Uzbekistan

In 2025, twelve district and city khokims in Uzbekistan were held accountable for corruption. A total of 5,222 corruption crimes were identified during the year, down 8.6% from 2024.

Asia Pharm Group and Novamed Pharmaceutical sign a $6 million agreement

Asia Pharm Group and Novamed Pharmaceutical sign a $6 million agreement
Economy

Within the framework of the official visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Islamabad and the Uzbekistan–Pakistan Business Forum, Asia Pharm Group and Novamed Pharmaceutical signed an investment agreement.

US and Iran resume dialogue in Muscat

US and Iran resume dialogue in Muscat
World

The United States and Iran held their first talks since last year’s escalation in the Omani capital, Muscat. The meeting lasted throughout the day and was conducted in an indirect format, with both sides communicating through Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi.