Uzbekistan, Afghanistan Discuss Expanding Strategic Cooperation
Officials in Kabul discuss joint initiatives to strengthen bilateral ties and turn long-term goals into practical projects
Archive for February 2026
Uzbekistan and Russia Step Up Industrial Cooperation Talks
New negotiations focus on joint manufacturing projects, equipment supply and deeper economic integration
Central Asian Ministers Advance Trilateral Water and Energy Cooperation
Central Asian nations deepen coordination on transboundary water use and power system stability
Afghanistan Returns 48 Tonnes of Substandard Cement to Uzbekistan
ASQA reinforces strict import controls as Kabul tightens quality standards on construction materials
Syrian–Uzbek Business Forum in Bukhara Spotlights Economic Cooperation
Business leaders and officials highlight joint projects and regional cooperation to deepen Syrian–Uzbek economic ties
Uzbekistan and JICA Discuss New Infrastructure Partnership Opportunities
Tashkent signals support for new Japanese-backed development projects as bilateral investment ties strengthen
Azerbaijan to Showcase Space Industry Plans at Tashkent Conference
Azercosmos briefing in Uzbekistan underscores growing Central Asian collaboration in satellite technology and space innovation
Uzbekistan-2030 Strategy Outlines Long-Term Reform and Growth Vision
Long-term roadmap targets rapid GDP growth, green transition and social development as Uzbekistan accelerates structural reforms
Mass Arrests in Iran Fuel Fears of Escalating Crisis
Tens of thousands reportedly detained as professionals and minorities are targeted, drawing global scrutiny and warnings of further escalation
Uzbekistan’s Medet Nazarov Places 50th in Olympic Giant Slalom
Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen secured the gold medal
India Confirms First Nipah Death as Authorities Step up Surveillance
Authorities ramp up monitoring after West Bengal fatality, while regional cases raise fresh concerns over the deadly virus
Unredacted 1997 Epstein Address Book Leak Sparks Global Backlash
Unredacted names and contacts from Epstein’s early address book spark global debate over elite connections and unresolved questions
Discord’s ID Checks Spark Global Privacy Backlash
Discord faces criticism over new age verification rules requiring IDs or facial scans, as privacy concerns grow over vendor ties and data security
Uzbekistan Records Growth in New Car and EV Sales in January
Sales were strongest in Bukhara
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen Leads Men’s Giant Slalom
The Uzbek skier also recorded a time of 1:25.75 in the first run
Tottenham Appoints Croatian Igor Tudor on Short-Term Deal
The deal comes with no option for extension
“Jason Statham Stole My Bike” Set for European Film Market Debut
Black Bear will handle international sales
Uzbekistan Targets $2 Bn in Venture Investment by 2030
The strategy also aims to commercialise 2,000 youth startup ideas
Mikhail Shaidorov Wins Olympic Figure Skating Gold for Kazakhstan
Shaidorov, 21, capitalised with a composed and technically sharp performance
Uzbekistan Opens 962 New Tourist Accommodation Facilities in 2025
The national hotel market now includes several major international chains
‘What Happened Next?’ Comedy Show Considers Relocating to Kazakhstan
The show remains commercially successful
Uzbekistan to Launch National Project Management Platform
In 2026, a total of 377 strategic projects worth $165 bn will fall under enhanced supervision
Uzbekistan Targets $32.7 Bn in Construction Output in 2026
Mirziyoyev stressed the need for tighter oversight of regional engineering companies
Winter Olympics 2026: Key Highlights and Results from Milano Cortina – February 13
Historic milestones and dramatic surprises define February 13 at Milano Cortina, with records, first-time champions and stunning Olympic upsets