IDFC First Bank Shares Tumble After $65 Mln Fraud Disclosure
By late morning in Mumbai, the stock was down 15.8%
Archive for February 2026
Antonio Guterres Says Human Rights Under Attack Worldwide
Guterres said the “rule of law is being outmuscled by the rule of force”
Timothee Chalamet Hints at Risk-Taking Performance in Dune: Part Three
Chalamet also spoke about the technical demands of the production.
“One Battle After Another” Sweeps 2026 BAFTA Film Awards With Six Honours
In the leading acting categories, Jessie Buckley won best actress for "Hamnet"
Uzbekistan Business Confidence Rises Sharply in January 2026
The improvement was driven by better assessments of current conditions
Kim Jong Un Re-Elected as North Korea’s Workers’ Party Leader
Kim pledged to improve the economy and raise living standards
Central Asia Population May Reach 96 Mln by 2040
However, such numbers will also place enormous strain on infrastructure
Mexican Military Kills Cartel Leader El Mencho in Raid
Security analysts are now watching whether his death will fracture the cartel’s leadership
Uzbekistan to Host International Lazgi Dance Festival 2026 in Historic Khiva
Global performers to gather in historic Khiva for a celebration of traditional Uzbek dance and international cultural exchange
Traxys Announces $1 Bn Investment Plan in Uzbekistan’s Critical Minerals Sector
Proposed tungsten and molybdenum projects signal growing Western interest in Uzbekistan’s resource potential
Uzbekistan Prepares Expanded Participation in SPIEF 2026
Tashkent prepares a larger delegation for the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum amid growing economic ties with Russia
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Signal Support for Gaza Reconstruction at Peace Summit
Central Asian nations signal humanitarian commitments while seeking stronger ties with Washington
Uzbekistan Strengthens Crypto Mining Rules as Regulatory Framework Evolves
New mining regulations and compliance requirements highlight Uzbekistan’s structured approach to cryptocurrency oversight
Film “Yellow Letters” Wins Top Prize at Berlinale 2026
German director wins top Berlin Film Festival prize on 21 February 2026
Canada vs USA Set for Blockbuster Olympic Ice Hockey Final at Milano Cortina 2026
North American rivals prepare for a blockbuster gold-medal clash as NHL stars return to Olympic ice
Finland Beats Slovakia 6–1 to Win Olympic Ice Hockey Bronze at Milano Cortina 2026
Four-goal third period powers Finland past Slovakia for another Olympic podium finish in men’s ice hockey
Milano Cortina 2026 Day 15 Highlights: Klaebo Makes History with Sixth Gold
Norwegian star Johannes Høsflot Klæbo headlines a dramatic penultimate day featuring nine medal events and multiple standout victories
Australia Celebrates Best-Ever Winter Olympics at Milano Cortina 2026
Three gold medals and historic breakthroughs highlight Australia’s strongest Winter Olympic performance to date
Milano Cortina 2026 Figure Skating Gala Closes Olympics with Emotional Finale
Star skaters deliver laughter, tributes and standout performances as the exhibition gala closes the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic figure skating programme
Uzbekistan Detains Officials in Anti-Corruption Crackdown
Two local officials detained in Surkhandarya and Namangan regions on bribery and fraud charges tied to land allocation schemes
Mazandaran Exports Handicrafts to Uzbekistan and Germany
A $250,000 shipment of traditional wooden handicrafts marks the first phase of Mazandaran’s efforts to expand exports to international markets
Man Who Founded his Own “Country” Opens Embassy on UK High Street
A 21-year-old self-declared president of micronation Verdis has opened representative offices in Dover and Serbia despite lacking official recognition
Katie Price Denies Pregnancy after Social Media Rumours
The TV star’s representative dismissed baby speculation after suggestive social media posts from Price and her new husband fuelled online rumours
FBI Director Kash Patel Travels to Italy for Meetings and Olympic Visit
FBI says the trip was planned months in advance and includes security talks and Olympic briefings amid past scrutiny over Patel’s use of government aircraft