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The Uzbekistan U20 women’s national team confidently defeated Jordan at the Asian Cup, reaching the quarter-finals of the tournament for the first time.

How the match unfolded
From the start, the Uzbek team took control of the game. Their pressure paid off in the first half when Etibor Shodieva opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a precise shot.

The lead quickly increased. Just four minutes later, Shakhnoza Dekanbaeva doubled the advantage. Uzbekistan continued to attack and create chances.

Before halftime, the team scored a third goal. Oydinoy Turgunova found the net in the 44th minute, making the outcome of...

The Uzbekistan national team performed successfully at the Asian Wrestling Championships. Alisher Ganiev won gold, while Shakhzod Kuchkarov secured bronze.

How the matches unfolded
First, attention focused on the under-60 kg category. Alisher Ganiev confidently progressed through the tournament. In the final, he faced North Korea’s Se Ung Ri.

In the decisive bout, the Uzbek wrestler fought aggressively. He controlled the match and capitalised on his chances. As a result, Ganiev won and became Asian champion.

The medal contests then continued in the under-72 kg category. Shakhzod Kuchkarov competed in the bronze medal match against Japan’s Taishi Narikuni.

The bout was...

The median offered salary in the management sector in Uzbekistan reached 11.28 mln soums in the first quarter of 2026, according to an analysis by hh.uz.

Over the past year, pay levels changed unevenly: while at the beginning of 2025 the median was nearly 12 mln soums, by the fourth quarter it had fallen to 10.6 mln soums.

In the first quarter of 2026, the number of vacancies in the «Top and Middle Management» category increased by 10% year-on-year, reaching 1,118 listings. This is the highest level since 2025, when vacancies ranged from 946 to 1,027.

Employer demand is shifting...

A suspect in the notorious Gilgo Beach serial killings is expected to plead guilty to the murder of an eighth victim, marking a major development in one of the most disturbing criminal cases in recent U.S. history.

Rex Heuermann, an architect from New York arrested in 2023, is set to change his plea on Wednesday in connection with the death of Karen Vergata, who disappeared in 1996. Her remains were discovered years later and identified in 2023.

Heuermann had previously pleaded not guilty to seven murders linked to a string of killings on Long Island between 1993 and 2011. According...

A fragile ceasefire in the Iran conflict appeared at risk on Wednesday as Israel launched a major wave of airstrikes in Lebanon and Iran halted oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, citing alleged violations of the truce.

Israeli forces hit more than 100 targets across Beirut and other parts of Lebanon, reportedly killing at least 112 people. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disputed claims by Iran and Pakistan that Lebanon was included in the ceasefire agreement reached just hours earlier.

In response, Iran suspended tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route...

The Senate of Uzbekistan has approved a law that establishes workers’ right to strike. The bill was рассмотрен at a Senate session.

A strike is defined as a temporary and voluntary collective refusal to work in order to protect labour and social rights.

The law now formally sets out procedures for notifying employers and labour authorities, as well as the rights and obligations of those taking part in strikes.

In addition, the law strengthens labour protections by guaranteeing safe working conditions, fair wages and freedom to choose a profession.

Amendments will be introduced to the Labour Code, Criminal Code, Administrative...

Uzbekistan Airways plans to limit increases in ticket prices despite an expected rise in fuel costs, a company representative told Kursiv Uzbekistan.

The airline purchases aviation fuel on the domestic market and has not experienced supply disruptions so far. However, it does not rule out possible fare adjustments in the future, noting that fuel price trends remain difficult to predict.

Fuel prices on the rise

According to the International Air Transport Association, the global average price of jet fuel stood at $209 per barrel as of April 3, amid tensions in the Middle East. For comparison, the price was...

Uzbekistan Airways intends to limit the rise in air ticket prices despite the expected increase in fuel costs, a representative of the airline told Kursiv Uzbekistan.

The company purchases aviation fuel on the domestic market, and so far there have been no supply disruptions.

At the same time, the airline does not rule out that fares may be adjusted in the future, as fuel price dynamics are difficult to predict.

According to the International Air Transport Association, as of April 3, the average global price of aviation fuel reached $209 per barrel amid the Middle East conflict. For comparison, on...

The stepmother of the late Friends star Matthew Perry is urging a U.S. judge to impose the harshest possible prison term on the drug dealer responsible for supplying the ketamine that claimed the actor’s life.

In a poignant victim impact statement presented to a California court on Tuesday, Debbie Perry condemned Jasveen Sangha, infamously dubbed the “Ketamine Queen”, for inflicting “irreversible” devastation. She implored the court to hand down the maximum penalty to prevent the dealer from destroying other families.

“The pain you’ve caused to hundreds maybe thousands is irreversible,” the grieving stepmother wrote.

She...

In March, criminals made off with a lorry containing over 12 tonnes of KitKat bars. This staggering loss of nearly 414,000 chocolate wafers rapidly captured the public’s imagination and turned a standard freight robbery into an internet sensation.

Hoping to recover the snacks, Nestle activated a tracking mechanism relying on the distinct batch numbers stamped onto individual wrappers. If scanned, these digits identify the sweets as stolen property and offer directions on how to notify authorities so the manufacturer can map where the contraband eventually surfaces.

Presidential-Style Escorts

The narrative took a highly theatrical turn when Canadian...

Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev suffered one of the most unexpected defeats of his career, losing to Italian Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the Masters at Monte Carlo Country Club with a score of 0:6, 0:6. The match lasted only 49 minutes.

Before the match, Medvedev was considered the clear favorite. At Winline, the odds for a Berrettini victory were 3.20. At the same time, the scenario with two «bagels» was priced at 7700.00 — approximately a 0.013% probability.

There was no real contest on the court. Berrettini took the initiative from the very first games and confidently...

The plug has been firmly pulled on the upcoming Wireless Festival following an intervention by the British government, Variety reports. Promoters were left with no choice but to completely scrap the three-day music showcase after border officials formally denied an electronic travel authorisation for the event’s top-billed act, Kanye West.

Authorities concluded that permitting the American artist, who legally goes by Ye, to enter the UK would not be “conducive to the public good”. This stringent border prohibition stems directly from fierce domestic backlash regarding the rapper’s extensive and highly publicised track record of antisemitic rhetoric.

Even before Festival...

Uzbekistan and the United States are preparing to launch a joint investment platform by the end of 2026, according to Saida Mirziyoyeva, head of the Presidential Administration.

The initiative was discussed during talks with Ben Black, head of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. An agreement to establish the platform was signed in February during President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s visit to Washington.

Mirziyoyeva said the meeting focused on a broad pipeline of projects, noting that DFC will support efforts to attract American investors to Uzbekistan and share investment risks. Senior Uzbek officials, including Komil Allamjonov, Laziz Kudratov and ambassador Furkat Sidikov...

South Korean company Nongshim, one of the world’s top five manufacturers of instant noodles, is set to open a representative office in Moscow this June. According to the corporation’s official statement, the new office, Nongshim Rus LLC, will serve as the primary hub for promoting the brand across CIS markets, with a particular focus on expanding into Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

“Russia is a strategic point connecting Europe and Asia, and an attractive market with rapidly growing ramen consumption. Through our Russian subsidiary, we intend to expand our presence both within Russia itself and across the...

American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura was left searching for answers during a tense clash at the Candidates tournament in Cyprus, spending more than an hour on a single move against Uzbekistan’s rising star Javokhir Sindarov, according to WSJ.

The world No. 2 eventually faltered, walking into a trap set by the 20-year-old, who capitalised on the mistake to secure a decisive victory.

«He just thought one hour and played the wrong move,» Sindarov said. «After this, I took the advantage and played very well.»

The win strengthened Sindarov’s position at the tournament, where the winner...

Saida Mirziyoyeva has concluded a series of diplomatic engagements, high-level talks and strategic planning sessions in Washington, D.C. Her visit was primarily focused on expanding bilateral trade and culminated in the official launch of the U.S.-Uzbek Business and Investment Council.

The cornerstone of her itinerary was a meeting with Ambassador Sergio Gor, her co-chair on the newly established Council. Their preliminary discussions on vital bilateral business cooperation paved the way for the Council’s official inauguration in the U.S. capital. This new entity is designed to serve as a robust platform for cementing commercial ties between entrepreneurs from both...

On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump consented to a fortnight-long truce with Iran. This agreement came a mere two hours before his ultimatum expired, which had threatened devastating strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure unless Tehran reopened the Strait of Hormuz.

The declaration marked a sharp reversal from the president’s severe warning earlier in the day that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” should his conditions be ignored. The ceasefire was brokered with the assistance of Pakistan’s military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Writing on X, Sharif mentioned he had extended invitations for U.S...

Pope Leo XIV has strongly criticised Donald Trump over his threats to destroy Iran’s civilian infrastructure, calling the rhetoric «truly not acceptable.»

The pope, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, said the escalation in the conflict with Iran raises serious moral and legal concerns.

«It is not resolving anything,» he said, warning that such statements only fuel «hatred throughout the world.»

Trump had earlier warned that Iran’s «whole civilisation» could be destroyed if Tehran fails to meet U.S. demands, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He has set a deadline...

Pakistan has appealed to Donald Trump to extend his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress in diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for a two-week extension, urging all sides to allow negotiations to continue. He also asked Iran to reopen the vital shipping route during the same period as a «goodwill gesture».

Sharif said diplomatic efforts were «progressing steadily, strongly and powerfully,» with the potential to deliver meaningful results if given more time.

The request came just hours before Trump’s deadline, after the US president warned of...

A United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at safeguarding commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has failed after vetoes from Russia and China.

The Bahrain-sponsored draft received backing from 11 members of the council, while two abstained. However, opposition from Moscow and Beijing, both permanent members with veto power, blocked its adoption.

The resolution called on countries to coordinate defensive measures to ensure maritime safety and urged Iran to halt attacks on merchant vessels navigating the key waterway.

Shipping through the strait, which handles roughly 20% of global oil and gas flows, has largely come to a...

TV personality Katie Price has revealed she was left barely able to speak after a recent cosmetic treatment, vowing she will not undergo the procedure again.

Speaking on The Katie Price Show podcast, the 47-year-old said a chin injection caused unexpected side effects that affected her speech.

«My mouth looks distorted… I feel like I can’t move my lower mouth,» she said, adding that the experience was «really weird» and not worth repeating.

Price, who has previously undergone multiple surgeries including breast procedures and facelifts, said the treatment was intended to smooth...

Russia and China have blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, just hours before a deadline set by Donald Trump for Iran to restore shipping access.

The Bahrain-backed proposal received 11 votes in favour but failed after vetoes from Moscow and Beijing, both permanent members of the Security Council. Two countries abstained.

The vote came shortly before Trump’s ultimatum requiring Iran to reopen the waterway by 8pm Eastern Time, warning of severe military consequences if Tehran does not comply.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most...

Investors withdrew nearly £1.5 bn from equity funds in March as concerns over escalating tensions with Iran rattled global markets, according to new data from Calastone.

The report showed total outflows surged to £1.44 bn, up sharply from £927 mln in February, marking the largest monthly sell-off since November’s market turmoil ahead of Rachel Reeves’s Budget.

March’s withdrawals were the seventh worst on record and extended an unprecedented streak of ten consecutive months of outflows, highlighting persistent investor anxiety.

The sell-off was broad-based, with UK-focused funds hardest hit, losing £592 mln—slightly higher than February’s £555 mln. Meanwhile, the...

As tensions escalate between the United States and Iran, former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued stark warnings ahead of a critical deadline, casting doubt on a ceasefire proposal put forward by Shehbaz Sharif.

Here are five key takeaways from Trump’s latest statements:

1. Ceasefire proposal «not good enough»
Trump acknowledged that the Pakistan-backed ceasefire plan is a «significant step,» but said it falls short of U.S. expectations. He stressed that the proposal does not fully address Washington’s demands as negotiations continue.

2. Deadline pressure intensifies
With a deadline set for Tuesday evening, Trump warned that Iran must reopen the...