FIA WEC Delays Qatar 1812km Due to Middle East Conflict
The Lusail race will be rescheduled for the second half of 2026
Archive for March 2026
Beeline Uzbekistan and Rakuten Symphony Agree on Open RAN and AI Cooperation
The agreement, signed at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, outlines potential cooperation on Open RAN architecture, AI-driven network management and next-generation digital platforms to support Uzbekistan’s growing digital economy
Mojtaba Khamenei Emerges as Key Contender for Iran’s Supreme Leader
Iran appears close to selecting a new Supreme Leader
More Than 500 Uzbek Nationals Remain in Doha Hotels
Embassy staff have been visiting the citizens regularly
Uzbekistan Considers Life Sentences for Child Sexual Offenders
The proposals also call for stricter penalties for sexual harassment
Xiaomi Unveils Vision Gran Turismo Electric Hypercar
The hypercar is fully integrated with Xiaomi’s “Human x Car x Home” ecosystem
Uzbek Embassy Supports Family Following Death of 11-Year-Old in Qatar
The family was given full practical assistance
Global Oil Prices Jump as Iran Conflict Disrupts Gulf Shipping
European gas prices climbed up to 40%
Pakistan and Afghan Forces Clash Along Border, 42 Civilians Killed
Afghan police said earlier that anti-aircraft systems repelled the attack
Over 750,000 Tickets Sold in Presale for 2027 Rugby World Cup
The 2027 edition will be the first Rugby World Cup to feature 24 teams
Central Asia in 2026: Safe Haven or Illusion? Geopolitical Risk Insights from ex-Global Counsel analyst Alexander Smotrov
In an era of synchronised crises, sanctions fragmentation and rising geopolitical volatility, investors are rethinking what “stability” really means. London-based analyst Alexander Smotrov, former Director of Global Counsel, shares with Kursiv Uzbekistan his perspective on Central Asia, the Gulf and the new logic of capital allocation.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s £61 Mln Private Jet Leaves Saudi Arabia
Two drone attacks targeted the U.S. diplomatic headquarters in Riyadh
Global Air Passenger Demand Rises 3.8% in January, IATA Says
International travel drove the growth
Iran Death Toll Rises to 787 After U.S.-Israeli Strikes
Nine hospitals across the country were struck
Rembrandt’s 1633 ‘Vision of Zacharias in the Temple’ Rediscovered
The painting represents Rembrandt at the peak of his early career
Global Breast Cancer Cases Expected to Exceed 3.5 Mln by 2050
In 2023, 2.3 mln women were diagnosed worldwide
El Mencho Laid to Rest in Golden Casket Amid Heavy Security
Security concerns around the burial were heightened due to retaliation by the cartel
North Korea Returns to Women’s Asian Cup with 3-0 Win Over Uzbekistan
The Uzbek team was hit early by misfortune
Bank Lending in Uzbekistan Jumps 36% in 2025
Loans issued in the national currency were the main driver of the increase
Iran Threatens Ships as Strait of Hormuz Reportedly Closed
Roughly one fifth of the world’s oil consumption moves through the strait
Stocks Slide and Dollar Gains as Markets React to Iran Conflict
Oil prices continued rising after Monday’s surge
India and Canada Launch Defence Dialogue, Sign Uranium and Minerals Deals
Leaders aim to deepen security ties and boost trade as bilateral relations expand
Apple Unveils iPhone 17e with A19 Chip and MagSafe, No Price Increase
The new mid-range iPhone brings faster performance and wireless charging upgrades without a price hike