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Trafficking Awareness in Uzbekistan Stays High at 61.3%
61.3% of respondents in 2025 said they were well aware of human trafficking
OpenAI CEO: ChatGPT Conversations Do Not Offer Therapist-Level Confidentiality
He called for urgent legislative attention
U.S. Plans to Reduce Military Presence in Europe by 30%
The Pentagon is reviewing its force posture in light of global priorities
France’s Palestine Recognition Plan Met With Sharp US Response
"I have decided that France will recognise the State of Palestine," Macron wrote
Taliban Vows to Recover Military Aircraft Held in Uzbekistan
Taliban officials have repeatedly called the aircraft national assets and demanded their return
Uzbek and Russian Drone Operators Practice Strikes on Military Equipment During Joint Drills
The manoeuvres are held at the Termez training ground
Kazakhstan Modernises Border Points with Uzbekistan China and Turkmenistan
A key feature is a unified technological corridor
India’s Boeing 787 Crash: Preliminary Report Points to Sudden Engine Shutdown
The crash killed 260 people and remains the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 787
Uzbekistan Ranks Third for Foreign Deaths in Russia-Ukraine War
At least 66 Uzbek and 72 Tajik citizens have died fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Central Asia Faces Growing Threat from Narcotics Trafficking
Central Asia is facing a sharp escalation in narcotics trafficking, with recent seizures revealing both the scale and sophistication of drug operations spanning Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
Summertime: What Are UV Levels and How to Protect Yourself from UV Radiation
High UV levels can cause serious skin and eye damage, but understanding the UV index and practicing proper sun protection can keep you safe under the sun.
Traffic Deaths Prompt Major Road Reforms Across Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan boosts road safety with major reforms and AI enforcement tools
Tajikistan Orders Afghan Refugees to Leave Within 15 Days
Authorities detain dozens daily as pressure rises on displaced Afghans
Uzbekistan to Require HIV Tests for Returning Migrants and Foreign Workers
New legislation introduces mandatory screening to curb infection risks
Trump Expresses Frustration After Call with Putin on Ukraine
Donald Trump voiced frustration over his call with Vladimir Putin, citing a lack of progress on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Opinions
How America’s new regulatory approach could balance innovation with oversight and reclaim its leadership in the global crypto market.
Head of Primary Markets for Europe at the London Stock Exchange explains how to prepare for an IPO, the role of Eurobonds, valuation discount, and investor interest in Uzbekistan
Franklin Templeton says state-owned companies in Uzbekistan have learned to engage with investors — a key shift in the country’s investment landscape
Olga Titovets, Chief Technical Officer at the European office of PMtech Group, on technology, resilience and the changing role of women in engineering
Corporate governance has become a cornerstone of Uzbekistan’s investment climate. But how can it evolve beyond mere formalities and become embedded in practice? Philip Gudgeon, Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Silk Road BGI, explains.
Uzbek Banker Kidnapped in Paris and Tortured for Ransom
Uzbek banker Kahramonjon Olimov was kidnapped in Paris, beaten and released after paying ransom. French police arrested one suspect.
Iran’s Guardian Council Approves Suspension of Cooperation with IAEA
The bill must now be approved by the Supreme National Security Council
US Strikes Fail to Severely Damage Iran’s Nuclear Sites
NYT: U.S. Still Uncertain Where Iran’s Uranium is
Tehran may have moved the fuel shortly before the U.S. strike
Trump, You Started This War — We Will Finish It, Says Iranian Military
Uzbekistan Brings Home 60 Citizens from Iran
Turkmenistan provides transit corridor