Hormuz Shipping Traffic Drops as US-Iran Strikes Escalate
Tanker movements declined as operators delayed voyages and reassessed risks in one of the world’s most important oil and gas corridors
Archive for July 13, 2026
Only One in Four Tajik Residents Lives in a City, Study Finds
A new analysis highlights Tajikistan’s predominantly rural population as the country continues to lag behind its Central Asian neighbours in urbanisation
Central Asians Receive Nearly 80% of UK Seasonal Worker Visas
Workers from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan now make up the majority of seasonal migrants employed on UK farms
Central Asian Trade Unions Unite to Address Investment Boom and Workers’ Rights
IndustriALL Global Union brings together representatives from five Central Asian countries to promote fair labour standards amid growing industrial investment
Counter-Terror Police Take Over Ann Widdecombe Death Investigation
A murder investigation has become a terrorism probe as detectives examine the circumstances surrounding the former Conservative MP’s death
Historic VAR Red Card Sparks Swiss Fury in Argentina World Cup Defeat
“House of the Dragon” Episode 4 Explains the Brutal Meaning of “Gelded”
The latest episode of HBO’s fantasy series features a shocking punishment that has left viewers searching for the meaning of “gelded”
Sam Neill, Jurassic Park and The Piano Star, Dies at 78
The acclaimed actor, who revealed a rare cancer diagnosis in 2023, died unexpectedly in Sydney, his family confirmed
England Goal Stands as FIFA Data Rejects Norway’s Cable Contact Claim
Tournament technology backed the decision to allow England’s equaliser despite Norway’s claims that the ball hit an overhead camera cable
Tech Billionaire Takeover Explores Crypto Wealth and Democracy in New BBC Documentary
Matt Shea’s latest film examines the growing political influence of tech billionaires and the rise of crypto-powered libertarian movements
Uzbekistan Creates Project Office to Tackle Shadow Metal Trade
The project office will conduct daily analyses of the metal sector
Uzbekistan Secures Chinese Deal to Boost Iron Ore Production
The initiative capitalises on the country's estimated 1.5 bn tonnes of iron ore reserves
Rihanna Joins Jay-Z for Surprise Yankee Stadium Performance
The performance capped off a three-night residency at the historic New York venue
How Foreign Investors Council is Transforming Uzbekistan’s Business Climate
The FIC model initiated by the EBRD was deployed in 13 countries worldwide, including Uzbekistan
Fabio Cannavaro to Stay on as Uzbekistan Manager for Asian Cup
Retaining the manager is viewed internally as the most sensible path forward
Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders Star Sam Neill Dies Aged 78
A career-defining moment arrived in 1993 through two vastly different cinematic triumphs
Ko Kyung Pyo Joins “The Village Barber” Season 2
The first season concluded on April 3
Drake Follows BTS Singer Jungkook on Instagram, Igniting Rumours
The digital interaction stems from a series of recent public acknowledgements
Bangkok Bar Fire Kills 27 People and Leaves Eight Critically Injured
Firefighters brought the emergency under control within 30 minutes
First Yan’an Apples Reach Uzbekistan in Central Asian Trade Push
Yan'an is a major apple-growing hub
Uzbekistan Establishes Tashkent Financial Centre Under English Law
The designated territory will feature an independent commercial court