French PM Faces Twin No-Confidence Votes after Pension Reform Climbdown
Sébastien Lecornu seeks left-wing support by suspending Macron’s pension overhaul as MPs vote in a tightly balanced National Assembly
Anna Russell
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Indonesia to Buy 42 Chinese J-10C Fighter Jets
Jakarta approves $9 Bn deal for its first major non-Western fighters as part of a wider military upgrade alongside Rafales, KAAN jets, subs and radar
Tashkent’s Smart Transport Upgrades Double Passenger Throughput
$19.2 Mln revamp on Shota Rustaveli Street lifts capacity to 6,000 people per hour, raises speeds to 30 km/h, adds smart lights, bus lanes and bike paths
Uzbekistan Among Europe & Central Asia’s Fastest-Growing Economies in 2025
World Bank sees 6.2% GDP growth for Uzbekistan in 2025, fueled by remittances, record FDI, and reforms; Central Asia leads regional expansion
Krispy Kreme to Open First Shop in Uzbekistan
First shop launches in Tashkent in Oct 2025 with Food Town Logistics-Group LLC as the brand expands from Spain and Brazil
Mastercard Eyes Surge in Cashless Payments in Uzbekistan
GM Denis Filippov cites 43% cashless share, young demographics and fintech growth; new wallets, P2P, BNPL and SME tools set to expand adoption
China Hosts Talks with Leaders from Bulgaria, Iran and Uzbekistan on Women’s Agenda
State Councilor Shen Yiqin holds separate talks with Iliana Iotova, Zahra Behrouz Azar and Zulaykho Makhkamova to deepen ties and advance women’s development
Macron’s Presidency Faces “Regime Crisis” Amid Political Chaos in France
Emmanuel Macron is accused of ruling like a monarch after reinstalling Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, deepening fears of regime instability and fueling support for Marine Le Pen’s far right
Uzbekistan Calls for Joint CIS Investment in Afghanistan’s Reconstruction
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev calls for regional cooperation on infrastructure projects to boost Afghan stability and Central Asian security