Aziz Hamrayev

US Treasury adds Fidel Castro Calis and five Cuban entities to sanctions list

The measures cover a Cuban bank and state companies in the fuel, oil and mining sectors.

Tashkent Metro studies possible use of Chinese-made trains

The operator has begun talks on cooperation and the possible future operation of new rolling stock.

Komil Allamjonov and Sherzod Asadov receive Dustlik Order

The presidential decree was signed ahead of the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence.

Donald Trump can continue White House ballroom construction for now

John Roberts temporarily kept a stop-work order from taking effect on the 90,000-square-foot project’s above-ground construction.

Tashkent to hand 35 markets to investors for modernization

The trading sites will stay open, and existing vendors will retain their places after the upgrades.

Uzbekhydroenergo to raise power generation to 8.3bn kWh

The forecast is 27.6% above last year’s result; the company’s plants have already generated 6bn kWh.

Türkiye and seven countries demand halt to E1 settlement plan

The ministers warned that the project would sever territorial links between the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

KNMI records North Sea temperature high of 21.5°C

Waters off the Dutch coast are warming by an average of 0.4°C per decade.

UN expert urges no internet or social media ban for children

Georgios Katrougalos said blocking services encourages young people to look for ways around restrictions.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ends Nazarbayev’s foreign policy privilege

The provision gave Kazakhstan’s first president a lifelong right to submit initiatives on major foreign policy issues.

Bo‘ka council approves Murod Abdazimov as district hokim

Before the appointment, the new district head led Agrobank’s Tashkent regional office

Uzbekistan approves $10.6m project to reduce gas leaks

The saved gas will be supplied to the domestic market for at least two years.

NASA could face a fuel shortage for the SR-1 space reactor

The nuclear electric propulsion demonstrator is scheduled for launch by the end of 2028.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev sets target for Uzbekistan’s GDP to exceed $180bn

The country’s exports are expected to exceed $40 billion in 2026, with separate growth priorities assigned to each region.

Uzbek citizens contract CCHF after tick bites in Kazakhstan

Six of the eight patients were infected while tending livestock or coming into contact with animals.

Tashkent to introduce 15-minute city plan to tackle congestion

Schools, kindergartens and parks are planned closer to homes, alongside more BRT routes and cycle lanes.

DragonDoll steals messages through fake Chrome updates

The attacks reached more than 26 countries, with researchers finding about 150 samples in two months.

Gulistan and Shirin may expand by 1,748 hectares for new projects

Land from Gulistan and Bayaut districts would be transferred into the two cities.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev announces moratorium on small business inspections

The three-year restriction will not cover inspections linked to risks to human health.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev orders business fines to be halved

From 2027, entrepreneurs will be treated as not at fault until a court proves otherwise.

Justice Ministry to create requirements register shielding businesses from extra fines

Entrepreneurs may not be penalized for breaching rules that are absent from the new system.

Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan agree resettlement steps for land swap

A joint group will handle citizenship, property, social protection and continuity of children’s education.

Uzbek Justice Ministry registers bank financial recovery rules

Each bank must prepare a crisis plan whose implementation will be reviewed annually by its internal audit service.

Uzbekistan opens 1,100-place Urgench technical college built for UZS 72.4bn

The college will enrol 200 students across 11 vocational programmes in the 2026/2027 academic year.

Cristiano Ronaldo says this season could be his last in football

The forward has already planned life after football, including travel, padel and other projects.

Tashkent revalues more than 813,000 apartments and houses

Owners will have 60 days to check the underlying data and request a review of the calculation.

Donald Trump threatens to declare Strait of Hormuz US territory

It remains unclear whether the remark signals a change in Washington’s official policy.

AstroRad vest cut simulated radiation dose by 60% in solar-storm scenario

The protection targets vulnerable organs, while a lighter version now weighs 16 kilograms.

Bukhara police seize 46 cannabis plants from local resident

The plants were spotted on a household plot using a helicopter. The investigation is continuing.

Tashkent Metro becomes a joint-stock company led by Rahmonbek Usmanov

The new structure is intended to improve management transparency, passenger service and operational safety.

White House lists Uzbekistan among countries at risk of tariff evasion

The country was classified as an overland transit node for China-linked goods.

Fly Khiva delays Termez–Medina flight affecting 189 passengers

The passengers were then booked on a charter to Tashkent, but that flight was cancelled for technical reasons.

KEGOC links Central Asia blackout to shutdown of two hydro generators

The disruption split regional power systems and caused outages in four countries. A special commission will investigate.

Murotjon Azimov allocates UZS 3.78bn for tuition of 856 students

The assistance targets students from low-income families who struggle to pay university tuition.

Nvidia guarantees chip values for $500bn in AI investment

The company will cover up to 25% of the shortfall if pledged GPUs lose value and a borrower defaults.

Apple warns users in 110 countries about mercenary spyware attacks

The alert appears on the iPhone Lock Screen, in the Apple Account and by email.

Uzbekistan’s Statistics Committee records over 375,000 individual entrepreneurs

Almost one in six active individual entrepreneurs is registered in Tashkent city.

Uzbek central bank raises 13 August dollar rate to 11,948.58 soum

The euro will gain 76 soum and sterling will rise by 118.54 soum.

Central Bank cuts the dollar rate below UZS 11,900 from 12 August

The euro fell by UZS 70.61 while the Russian rouble lost UZS 0.71.

Uzbekistan’s ecology committee to test vehicle emissions until September 10

Tashkent will hold the second stage later, from September 10 to October 10.

Uzbekistan receives 7.75 million foreign tourists in seven months

Visitor numbers rose 22.6% compared with January—July 2025.

Uzbekistan ranks sixth worldwide in cherry exports, UN data shows

In the first half of 2026, the country shipped 23,300 tonnes of cherries worth $57.9 million to 11 countries.

Uzarchive launches retrieval of personal documents through public services

Applications can be filed online, while recovered originals may be collected from an archive or delivered by courier within 10 working days.

US court declines to halt child addiction lawsuits against Meta, TikTok, Snap and Google

Thousands of claims from individuals, authorities and school districts have been consolidated into one federal proceeding.

Uzhydromet forecasts highs of 38°C in Tashkent on 11 August

Temperatures will be around 24°C overnight, with no rain expected in the capital.

Etihad Airways launches daily Abu Dhabi–Tashkent flights

The first Airbus A320 landed at the capital’s airport at 2:05 a.m. on August 10.

Samsung reports record Galaxy Z Fold8 pre-orders in Europe

Combined Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra orders rose 70% from last year’s Fold7 result.

Tashkent traffic centre launches green wave across 13 intersections

Drivers travelling at 40–60 km/h can clear the coordinated section without stopping at a red light.

OnePlus exits Europe as Oppo offers customers 5,600 free chargers

The offer is available in four countries and requires users to link accounts from the two brands.

Uzbekistan’s Senate approves surnames based on the father’s given name

The amendment will add another option to the existing rules for choosing a child’s surname.

Used Volkswagen ID.3 cars sell from £9,000 in Britain

A 2021 model with about 50,000 miles on the clock is now available from £9,000.

Uzbekistan proposes fully digital traffic-violation casework

Complaints could be filed at any territorial centre, while notices would arrive through apps and SMS.

Uzbekistan’s Migration Agency to prepare workers for seasonal US jobs

Candidates will receive English-language and vocational training and undergo joint skills certification.

Uzbekistan requires real estate agents to hold certificates

Agents and firms may provide services only after joining the Unified Register.

More than 1.5 million people in Uzbekistan earn AI certificates

The Five Million AI Leaders project is due to be completed over the next two years.

Tashkent authorities plan a 24/7 district and an open public park

The projects include step-free access, new pedestrian routes, lighting and landscaping.

Uzbekistan’s cafés and restaurants lift turnover to UZS 126.8tn

The catering sector comprised 29,204 businesses as of 1 July.

KFC and Evos lead fast-food chains in tax payments

Food-service businesses paid UZS 1 trillion in six months, UZS 190 billion more than a year earlier.

Legislative Chamber proposes vehicle seizures of up to one year for serious traffic violations

Courts could apply the measure to people driving without a licence or after disqualification.

Banks to fix causes of systemic customer-rights violations

The rules take effect on 4 September and set deadlines for reporting to the Central Bank.

Kuylyuk market operations restricted over fire-safety violations

Part of the market’s power supply was cut; restrictions will be lifted after the deficiencies are corrected.

Ministry cancels Uzbek soum 587.2 million tender after review

The committee found conduct that could restrict competition in the selection of an events contractor.

iOS 27 code points to app restrictions after missed payments

The system concerns financed iPhones, but Apple has not announced the feature.

Uzbekistan to track food products through an AI platform

The Food Safety Committee will also be able to alert the public and remove dangerous goods from circulation.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev launches construction of Tashkent–Samarkand motorway

The 282-km six-lane toll road is expected to cut travel time between the cities to 2.5 hours.

Modern trains to link Tashkent and Nurafshan

The decision also calls for expanding public transport routes between the capital and Tashkent region.

Amazon cuts some roles in its AGI organization

The company did not disclose how many employees were affected and said work on large AI models remains a priority.

SJ-100 serial production planned to begin in autumn

The aircraft will use Russian-made PD-8 engines, while domestic demand is estimated at about 100 aircraft.

Dollar rate for 27 July to fall to 12,019.08 soum

The euro and pound will also weaken, while the Russian rouble will gain 0.12 soum.

Medical drone completes 32 km Sakhalin route in 19 minutes

The aircraft delivered medicines and returned to the district centre carrying a patient’s blood samples.

Electric BMW M3 to use four motors

The new model will be sold alongside a petrol version, with handling taking priority over headline power.

Starship completes Flight 13 with two controlled splashdowns

The vehicle deployed 20 test Starlink V3 satellites and established contact with all of them.

Khiva to host Melon Festival from 7 to 9 August

Russian singer MakSim will perform at the Arda Khiva complex on 8 August, with free admission.

Foreign travellers search for trips to Uzbekistan 54% more often

Bookings rose 45.6%, while flight bookings increased by 23%.

China’s Shijian-31 can survey the geostationary belt in 23 days

Prosecutors to review roughly 500 missing museum objects in Kokand and 16 in Syrdarya

The inventory materials were sent to prosecutors for legal assessment and appropriate action.

US House approves $1.15 trillion defence authorisation bill

The measure passed the lower chamber by 216 votes to 212 but has not yet become law.

Honda bets on distinctive cars to support European growth

The company is targeting gradual gains rather than doubling or tripling its sales.