21 Dead and Dozens Injured in Chinese Fireworks Factory Explosion
The explosion tore through the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company
Archive for May 2026
Brooklyn Venue Cancels Uzbek Singer’s Concert Amidst Antisemitism Row
Addressing the controversy on Instagram, the singer categorically refused to retract her statements
The 2026 Met Gala: When High Fashion Becomes a Masterpiece – Photos
Red carpet host Emma Chamberlain set a vibrant tone early in the evening
North Korean Diplomats in London Keep Low Profile, Neighbours Say
Residents near the Ealing embassy say diplomats rarely interact, even as protests and public curiosity grow around the secretive mission
GameStop Launches $56 Bid to Acquire eBay
CEO Ryan Cohen outlines plans to unlock eBay’s potential as GameStop seeks financing and signals it may appeal directly to shareholders
Man Charged with Murder of Indigenous Girl Amid Alice Springs Unrest
Violent protests erupt in central Australia as tensions rise over the killing and longstanding grievances within Indigenous communities
King Charles and Queen Camilla Visit White House Amid Global Tensions
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visit the White House in April 2026
Banksy Statue in London to Remain on Display
Westminster officials welcome the provocative artwork, widely interpreted as a critique of “blind patriotism,” and move to protect it from damage
Harry Styles Urged to Consider Prenup after $1Mln Ring for Zoe Kravitz
Singer’s inner circle pushes for financial safeguards as high-profile romance moves quickly toward marriage
Rubio to Meet Pope Leo XIV in Vatican as Vance Excluded
US Secretary of State holds solo audience with the pope amid tensions between the Vatican and Vice President JD Vance
Iran Executes Protester Amid Torture and Evidence Dispute
Execution of Mehrab Abdollahzadeh sparks international outrage over due process and rising use of capital punishment
Trump Launches “Project Freedom” to Reopen Hormuz Strait
U.S. initiative aims to restore global shipping through key oil route as Tehran sets deadline for negotiations
Carney Joins European Summit as Canada–EU Ties Draw Attention
Canadian prime minister attends European Political Community meeting amid growing calls for closer cooperation with Europe
Five Nations Quit Eurovision 2026 over Israel Dispute
Spain leads high-profile withdrawal as tensions over Israel’s inclusion expose political divisions within the Eurovision Song Contest
LEGO Unveils New $100 Posable Darth Vader Figure
The completed Sith Lord boasts a range of articulated elements
Tashkent Airport Auctions Three-Year Lease for 1,500 Parking Spaces
The commercial offering covers six specific car parks
Uzbekistan Targets 54% Green Energy Share by 2030 to Power European Exports
Work on this major export project is scheduled to begin shortly
Uzbekistan Posts 8.7% Economic Growth in Q1 2026
The initiatives have successfully increased the incomes of 8.5 mln vulnerable citizens
3 Passengers Dead and 3 Ill in Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak
Dutch government is urgently trying to arrange the medical evacuation
Uzbekistan Gas Extraction Falls to 9.6 Bn Cubic Metres in Q1 2026
Despite the drop in raw materials, domestic refined fuel production increased
How a Salary Request Turns into a Resignation Letter
If a person wants to earn more, they must be able to show their value
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Secures a $233.6 Mln Global Debut
In North America alone, the fashion-forward sequel strutted away with $77 mln
Uzbekistan and ADB Seal $12.5 Bn Deal to Drive Economic Growth by 2030
Kanda highlighted the exceptional level of mutual engagement between the two parties
ADB Commits $70 Bn to Revolutionise Asia-Pacific Energy and Digital Networks by 2035
Masato Kanda, the president of the bank, unveiled these ambitious plans