Archive for January 2026
Japan Bids Farewell To Its Last Giant Pandas
Japan will have no pandas for the first time since 1972
Michael Schumacher Reportedly Sitting in Wheelchair
Schumacher remains under constant care from his wife Corinna
Uzbekistan Launches Digital IP System With South Korean Support
The project runs until 2029
NLS Change Second Round Start Date to Accomodate Max Verstappen
VLN managing director Mike Jager said the change followed extensive consultation
IndiGo Suspends Flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent and Baku
Flights to these destinations typically pass through Iranian airspace
Samsung Sets Late February Launch For Galaxy S26 Ultra
The range will include the Galaxy S26 Ultra as the flagship model
Gold Breaks $5,000 as Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven Rush
The latest surge reflects a growing crisis of confidence in the U.S.
EU Leaders Visit India as Bloc Seeks Breakthrough on Free Trade Pact
Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa attend Republic Day celebrations ahead of EU–India summit
Uzbek Power Supply Disruption Leaves Kabul With Hours-Long Daily Outages
Technical issues on Uzbekistan–Afghanistan transmission line cut electricity to Kabul and 12 provinces
Body of Uzbek Citizen Found Decapitated in Istanbul Trash Bin
Police identify victim as 37-year-old woman as investigation continues in Sisili district
Discover Uzbekistan: Japanese Tourism Surges as Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara Gain Global Attention
Visitor arrivals from Japan jumped 162% in 2025, highlighting Uzbekistan’s growing appeal in Asia
Uzbekistan Expands International Rail Corridors to Boost Transit Role
New and upgraded routes aim to link Europe, Asia and South Asia while cutting transit times
Shared Interests Define Malaysia–Uzbekistan Ties
High-level visits and digital economy cooperation signal a deeper, execution-focused partnership
Kazakhstan Joins China, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan as Key Drivers of Azerbaijan’s Tourism Growth
Rising visitor numbers from Central Asia and Asia offset a slight dip in overall arrivals in 2025
Kazakhstan Boosts Grain Export to Uzbekistan in 2025
Rail freight between the two countries rises as Kazakhstan strengthens its role as a key regional grain supplier
Uzbekistan Introduces Fines for Illegal Use of Personal Data via AI
New law bans legally binding decisions based solely on artificial intelligence and mandates human oversight
At Least Seven Dead and More Than 80 Missing After Landslide in Indonesia
The slide occurred in the village of Pasirlangu
Australian Boy Dies After Shark Attack in Sydney Harbour
Nico Antic was attacked on January 18
Uzbekistan Climbs Five Places in Global Firepower Military Ranking
Nearly 19 mln people in Uzbekistan fall within labour and mobilisation resources
Uzbekistan Allocates $11.6 Bn for SMEs with Lower Rates
The maximum amount of a concessional loan for family businesses will increase
Netflix Postpones Alex Honnold’s Skyscraper Live Climb of Taipei 101
Netflix said safety remains its top priority
Meta Suspends Teen Access to AI Characters
Meta said the revised version will include parental controls
Dubai Court Hands Life Sentences To Eight Uzbek Nationals
The Uzbek foreign ministry has confirmed the verdict