Gulnara Karimova Faces Swiss Trial in Absentia Over Money Laundering Charges
Daughter of former Uzbek president stands accused of running multimillion-dollar criminal network
Archive for April 2026
6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Hokkaido Days After Megaquake Alert
No damage or tsunami reported, but authorities warn of aftershocks following recent seismic activity
Kimmel Faces Backlash After Melania Joke Resurfaces Following WHCD Shooting
Critics link resurfaced satire to political tensions, while supporters defend free speech
Brigitte Macron Says Role Exposed “Stupidity” and “Wickedness”
France’s First Lady opens up on emotional toll, online abuse, and life under intense public scrutiny
Flight Chaos Hits Australia and New Zealand as Hundreds Stranded by Delays and Cancellations
Dozens of cancellations and hundreds of delays hit major airports amid mounting pressure on airlines
Abbas Araghchi Arrives in Russia for Talks with Vladimir Putin Amid Stalled US-Iran Negotiations
Tehran signals closer ties with Moscow while oil prices rise amid failed diplomatic progress
Hezbollah Remains Key Risk in Fragile Israel–Lebanon Truce
Militant group’s border proximity, political influence, and Iran ties keep northern front tensions high
Shipping Shows Signs of Recovery in Strait of Hormuz Despite Ongoing Risks
Vessel traffic increases after disruptions, but naval mines and stalled diplomacy continue to threaten global energy supplies
Valve’s Revamped Steam Controller Leaked Ahead of May Release
The original material was quickly removed
Further Expansion of the SCO Remains on the Agenda
Today, the SCO encompasses a total of 27 affiliated countries
New K-Culture and Education Centre Opens in Tashkent to Boost Bilateral Ties
The programme dispatches young South Korean volunteers to nurture international talent
Swiss Corruption Trial Begins for Gulnara Karimova
The probe has also ensnared the Swiss financial sector
Air Premia Granted Approval to Launch Direct Flights to Tashkent
Air Premia entered the commercial passenger market in 2021
NewJeans Gear Up for a Musical Return Following Copenhagen Sightings
ADOR released a statement clarifying the group's current status
Chelsea Defeat Leeds 1-0 to Advance to FA Cup Final
Chelsea will now face Manchester City in the showpiece event on May 16
Michael Jackson Biopic Earns $217 Mln on Opening Weekend
This marks the most successful debut for a biopic in cinematic history
Uzbekistan Sees $13.7 Bn Investments in Q1 2026
The influx of capital has directly translated into substantial economic activity
“I Wasn’t Worried”: Trump Remains Unfazed After Gunfire at Press Dinner
Trump reflected on the terrifying moments
Shots Fired at White House Correspondents’ Dinner as Donald Trump Evacuated
Gunman opens fire at Washington Hilton during high-profile event; US officials say president was likely a target
Uzbekistan’s Annual Inflation Drops to 7.1% in March
The CERR report also highlighted long-term infrastructure plans for 2026
Raiffeisen Bank Eyes Uzbekistan Entry to Provide Custodial Services
Representatives from the international organisation have already held preliminary discussions
Uzbek Banks to Inject $11.6 Bn into SME Sector in 2026
President issued a stern warning against economic complacency
Uzbekistan’s State Budget Revenues Surge by 35% in Q1 2026
Tax collection remains the cornerstone of the nation's financial stability
Heavy Rainfall Triggers Oil Spill in Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya Region
Following the breach the ERIELL Group immediately launched emergency repair work