Women on Motorbikes Signal Shifting Norms in Iran
Defying bans and taboos, Tehran’s female riders are becoming symbols of independence and quiet resistance
Archive for November 12, 2025
Turkish Military Plane Crashes in Georgia, Killing all 20 on Board
C-130 cargo plane returning from Azerbaijan’s Victory Day event went down near Georgia’s border, killing 20 Turkish personnel
G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Canada as Rifts with Trump Grow over Trade and Defense
Talks focus on Gaza, Ukraine, and trade as tensions rise between Washington and key allies
Kremlin Confirms Failed Contact with UK over Ukraine Talks
Moscow says UK showed no interest in hearing Russia’s stance during failed back-channel talks on Ukraine
Israel Advances Bill Mandating Death Penalty for Terrorists
Bill backed by Netanyahu would make executions mandatory for convicted terrorists, drawing criticism from security officials and opposition
Toto Wolff in Talks to Sell Part of Mercedes F1 Stake at Record Valuation
Wolff is expected to continue in his dual role as CEO and team principal
Apple Pulls Two Gay Dating Apps from China App Store after Regulator Order
Lukashenko Threatens to Seize 1,000 Lithuanian Trucks after Border Closure
Belarusian leader warns of confiscating over 1,000 vehicles after Lithuania shuts border crossings over airspace violations
Denis Villeneuve Wraps Filming on Dune: Part Three
The movie is set for release on December 18, 2026
Uzbekistan Narrows Bank-Privatisation Drive to SQB, Says Fitch
Fitch says Tashkent’s new, more selective strategy centers on SQB as a pilot case, with broader bank privatisations unlikely before 2026
Zohran Mamdani Suggests Trying Uzbek Manti Dumplings at Brooklyn’s Tashkent Restaurant
The boy asked Mamdani to name three dishes he believes everyone should try
ADB Provides $300 Mln to Expand Microfinance and Support Women Entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan
The policy-based loan aims to foster inclusive economic growth
Uzbekistan to Open New Consulates in the United States
Three locations are planned
Uzbekistan Creates US-Uzbek Business and Investment Council
The council will prioritise coordinating large-scale trade and investment projects
Uzbekistan Airways Reports 44% Profit Growth
Net profit reached 710.2 bn soums ($59.2 mln)
Uzbekistan Increases Imports of Russian Agricultural Products by 15% in 2025
Sugar led the list of imported goods
Gayane Umerova Elected Chair of UNESCO General Assembly Session
She was chosen by the member states of the Convention
Masdar to Build Uzbekistan’s Largest Battery Energy Storage Project
The first phase will have the capacity to store up to 300MW or 600MWh of electricity