Russia Limits Some Calls on Telegram and WhatsApp
Roskomnadzor says the move targets criminal activity, while other app functions remain available
Archive for August 13, 2025
Standard Chartered Raises Year-End Ether Price Target to $7,500
‘Cryptocrash King’ Do Kwon Pleads Guilty to Fraud
The South Korean crypto executive apologised in court, admitting he misled investors before the 2022 collapse of his digital currencies
Greece Battles Wildfires as Heatwave Sweeps Southern Europe
From the Greek islands to Spain’s León province, extreme heat and fierce winds drive dozens of blazes across the Mediterranean
Row Over ‘Vote Theft’ Sparks Political Storm in India
Opposition leaders demand debate on alleged electoral fraud as Supreme Court reviews voter roll purge in Bihar
Chloe Malle in Line to Succeed Anna Wintour at US Vogue
Also in contention is Nicole Phelps, the global director of Vogue Runway
Meta AI Shows First Signs of Self-Improvement, Zuckerberg Warns of Tighter Release Controls
Zuckerberg calls AI self-enhancement “undeniable” but says open release of top systems will end
Pakhtakor-79: The tragedy that changed Uzbek football
The Pakhtakor tragedy — a dark chapter in Uzbek football
Russia Warns of Foreign Efforts to Disrupt Trump–Putin Alaska Summit. The Chronology of the Day
Kyiv and Europe make last push to influence Trump’s stance ahead of high-stakes U.S.–Russia summit
Man City Legal Battle Costs ‘Nowhere Near’ £200 mln, Says Former Adviser
Bukhara Launches $1.7 Bn Projects to Boost Economy, Jobs and Exports
The President proposed attracting foreign investors to build a large retail and entertainment park.
Foreign-Backed Firms in Uzbekistan Top 16.6K as of August 2025
Most are fully foreign owned companies at over 12.5K
Johnny Depp Could Return as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6
Depp led the first five Pirates films between 2003 and 2017
Jennifer Lopez Concert in Tashkent Brings Record $3.4 Mln to Uzbekistan’s Budget
A total of 115 organisations took part in the concert’s preparation
Taylor Swift Teases New Album “The Life of a Showgirl”
It will be her first new record since regaining the rights to her full music catalogue.
Melon Festival 2025 Took Place in Khorezm — Photo Report
This year attendance exceeded one million
Weather in Uzbekistan Cools Down Slightly
Daytime temperatures will range from 33°C to 38°C
Atlético Nacional 0–0 Sao Paulo: Cardona Misses Two Penalties in Copa Libertadores First Leg
Cardona went close with a low shot that just missed the post
Foreign Currencies Rate Against UZS Continues to Drop on August 13
EUR falls by 136 UZS