Bill Gates Foundation Cuts Ties With Arabella Advisors Amid Political Scrutiny
The $77 bn Gates Foundation will no longer channel grants through Arabella Advisors, a firm accused of fuelling “dark money” networks linked to Democrats
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Brazil to Buy Local Products Hit by U.S. Tariffs Amid Trade Dispute
Lula’s government pledges to support producers of açaí, mangoes, coconut water, and nuts as U.S. tariffs strain Brazil–U.S. trade ties
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei Rejects U.S. Demands Amid Nuclear Standoff
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejects pressure from Washington as Iran resumes talks with European powers on nuclear enrichment limits
Washington Mayor Proclaims September 1 as Uzbekistan’s 34th Independence Day
It reflects the growing partnership between the two nations
Zelenskiy: U.S. Security Pledge is “a Major Step Forward”
“When it comes to security, there's going to be a lot of help,” Trump told reporters
Phillies Closer Jhoan Duran Injured After Comebacker Strikes Ankle, X-Rays Negative
He was transported from the field on a bullpen cart
US 2024 Report Highlights Ongoing Human Rights Issues in Uzbekistan
The Ombudsperson’s Office recorded 147 complaints of torture
Cardi B Sued Over Alleged Copyright Infringement of Enough (Miami)
It remains uncertain whether the disputed track will appear on the album.
Uzbekistan to Open Textile Trading Houses in St Louis and New York
Plans also include the introduction of ERP systems in textile factories
Chloe Malle in Line to Succeed Anna Wintour at US Vogue
Also in contention is Nicole Phelps, the global director of Vogue Runway
Johnny Depp Could Return as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6
Depp led the first five Pirates films between 2003 and 2017
$7bn and 60,000 Jobs on the Line as US Student Visas Stall
A key factor behind the decline is the State Department’s decision to suspend visa interviews
WGA Expels Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar for Strike Breach on “The Sympathizer”
Park, 61, is best known for acclaimed films such as Oldboy
Trump to Host Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Summit at White House
Historic signing ceremony to mark end of decades-long conflict, Trump says
Apple to Invest Additional $100 Bn in U.S. Amid Trump Pressure
The total investment will now reach $600 bn
Trump Signs Order Imposing Additional 25% Tariffs on Indian Imports
Russian oil imports cited as the reason for new tariffs
Uzbekistan Eyes US Market Access Through Amazon and Walmart
The delegation also met with officials from the US Department of Commerce
Trump Says Sweeney’s Ad Is “the Hottest Out There” Amid Online Controversy
Uzbekistan Expresses Interest in Importing U.S. Cotton
Tashkent explores cotton imports from the U.S. and discusses the “Made from U.S. Cotton” initiative while eyeing entry into American e-commerce platforms
Uzbekistan Receives Radiation Detection Equipment from US
The handover ceremony involved US Ambassador Jonathan Henick
Justin Timberlake Reveals Lyme Disease Diagnosis
The announcement came via Instagram on Thursday
U.S. Plans to Reduce Military Presence in Europe by 30%
The Pentagon is reviewing its force posture in light of global priorities
US Scientists Planned Secret Experiment to Dim Sunlight Using Artificial Clouds
More than 570 scientists have publicly opposed geoengineering methods
American Eagle Faces Backlash Over Sydney Sweeney Campaign
The use of “great genes”, a homophone of the campaign’s “great jeans”, has historically been associated with narrow ideals of beauty