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Shavkat Mirziyoyev orders 20% cut in business reporting burden
The National Data Platform is scheduled to launch by July 1, 2027.

Transport Ministry to reroute 41 Tashkent bus services for half marathon
The temporary operating plan will be in effect from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 6.

Uzbekneftegaz and SOCAR to assess new fuel station network in Uzbekistan
The companies will identify potential sites, business models and implementation mechanisms for the project.

Tashkent plans to expand its economy 2.1-fold by 2030
The metro is planned to reach 79 stations, while annual housing completions are targeted at 54,574 apartments.

Uzbekistan moves freight permits with Georgia online
The electronic system covers bilateral and transit transport as well as journeys to and from third countries.

Uzbekistan exported $2.4 billion in goods to Russia in six months
The country’s exports reached $15.9 billion in January–June, with the top 10 markets accounting for 52.8%.

Tashkent city administration names four new heads of municipal bodies
The appointments cover the culture department, a power-network branch and an agency reporting to the president.

Bank cards in circulation in Uzbekistan rise to 75.7 million
The payment-terminal network expanded to 453,500 devices, while ATMs and information kiosks reached 47,000.

Tashkent to turn Blue Domes into a public reading space
The complex’s historic appearance will be restored, with readers and residents invited to discuss the project.

Central Bank: 29% of Uzbek borrowers have multiple loans
Borrowers have an average of 1.7 active loans each.

Uzbekistan limits EV charger placement in enclosed car parks
The rules also set new requirements for evacuation routes, barriers and runoff treatment.

Uzbek Interior Ministry discusses cybercrime cooperation with Azerbaijani ambassador
The talks also covered terrorism, extremism, organised crime and drug trafficking.

Donald Trump’s approval rating falls to a term-low 33%
Sixty-four percent of surveyed Americans disapproved of the US president’s performance.

Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe sells for record $42.9m
Chassis CSX2300 had been estimated at more than $25 million and became the most expensive American car sold at auction.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev orders simpler rules for micro hydropower plants up to 100 kW
Facilities up to 50 kW will be exempt from document review and state construction supervision.

Competition Committee to check school uniform and stationery prices
Unjustified price increases can be reported through the unified hotline 1159.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev orders annual IPO preparation for 50 companies
The state will cover half the cost of listing shares and aligning financial reports with international standards.

Central Bank sets August 19 US dollar rate at 11,820.40 soum
The euro fell to 13,684.48 soum, while the Russian ruble declined to 139.05 soum.

Uzbekistan to open Poti port logistics centre in 2027
The centre will handle 500,000 tonnes of cargo, while another project will begin at Anaklia port.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev travels on new Khiva–Urgench road that will cut journey time threefold
The four-lane toll road is designed for more than 30,000 vehicles a day, with payments collected without stopping traffic.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev allows businesses to buy 2,500 bank properties with no down payment
The UZS 9 trillion portfolio will be sold at a discount with interest-free instalments, while buyers receive a one-year tax exemption.

Tillo Domor dairy plant in Khorezm plans 100 more jobs
The plant makes more than 70 products and buys milk from over 100 farms and local households.

Uzbek Central Bank lowers dollar rate to UZS 11,857.35
The euro fell to UZS 13,746.23, while the Russian rouble declined to UZS 139.32.

Uzbekistan’s Knowledge Assessment Agency accepts applicant appeals until August 24
Appeal reviews begin on August 19, with the date and time of each visit specified in a notice.

RTINGS finds newer OLED TVs no more resistant to burn-in
At maximum brightness, 2020–2023 models produced results similar to the 2017 LG C7 after 10,500 hours.

Flores earthquake kills at least 51 people
About 5,000 people were evacuated as landslides and communications outages hampered rescue work.

Islam Makhachev beats Ian Machado Garry to retain UFC title
The UFC 330 bout in Philadelphia went the full five rounds and ended in a unanimous decision.

Two crashes kill five people in Jizzakh region within 24 hours
The crashes occurred in Paxtakor and G‘allaorol districts on 14 and 15 August.

Cameras to track attendance automatically in Tashkent schools
The pilot has installed 177 of 345 cameras in classrooms for grades 9–11.

Uzbekistan’s parks recorded 27 million visits in 2025
Visits rose by 3.2 million, while the number of parks reached 161.

Shakhtar could play Champions League home games at Stamford Bridge
The plan still requires approval from UEFA and the local council, with a venue decision expected next week.

Sadyr Japarov plans to seek a second term in 2027
Kyrgyzstan’s next presidential election is scheduled for 27 January 2027.

South Korea reviews employer-switch penalties for Uzbek shipyard workers
E-9 workers face a $2,000 penalty for each month spent with another employer without written approval.

Uzbekistan urges regional states to jointly protect the Caspian Sea
Tashkent proposed pooling resources as Central Asia faces faster warming, water shortages and land degradation.

Manchester City reject Barcelona’s £55m bid for Rodri
City want more than £60 million for the midfielder, with talks continuing.

Uzbek cyclists win three medals at Budapest track event
Sergey Rostovtsev won the points race and finished second in the scratch, while Nikita Svetkov earned another gold.

Uzhydromet forecasts temperatures of up to 42°C in Uzbekistan on August 14
Most regions will remain dry, while brief rain and thunderstorms are possible only in mountainous areas.

Nikita Tsvetkov wins Budapest GP omnium with 146 points
The Uzbekistan cyclist finished first in the Scratch, Tempo Race and Elimination before scoring 26 points in the Point Race.

FAA hires more than 2,000 controllers after campaign aimed at gamers
More than 2,000 additional candidates remain in the agency’s hiring pipeline.

Uber sells entire Serve Robotics stake after year-long reduction
The companies’ partnership agreement expires in early 2027, and the robotics startup does not plan to renew it.

Uzbekistan Interior Ministry prevents illegal outflow of UZS29 trillion
The system also helped block 18,838 cards and solve 9,282 cybercrimes.

Tariff commission raises electricity and gas prices for energy companies
The new rates apply only between companies, while household and business retail prices remain unchanged.

Uzbekistan rescuers save eight lost in Tashkent region mountains
Seven hikers became lost on Mount Polvonak and another person in the Oq Tosh area. No one was injured.

WHO estimates 64% of adults in Uzbekistan are overweight
The rate was the highest among the 11 CIS countries represented in the 2024 dataset.

Road Safety Service warns drivers of rain at Kamchik Pass
Road patrol officers are monitoring traffic safety on the mountain road.

UzHydromet forecasts temperatures up to 42°C in Uzbekistan on August 12–13
Tashkent will reach 41°C, while winds may strengthen to 13–18 metres per second in some areas.

Typhoon Dolphin forces China to evacuate more than one million people
About 1,500 flights were cancelled in Shanghai as heavy rain raised the threat of flooding and landslides.

School supplies in Tashkent will cost parents about 580,000 soum
The estimate excludes school uniforms, shoes and sportswear.

Uzbekistan’s lower house backs pausing cases for Constitutional Court review
Court rulings could be reconsidered if the law applied in a case is later found unconstitutional.

Uzbekistan grid operator warns farmers that fires near power lines risk outages
Burning crop residue, blocking access roads and storing fuel are prohibited in protected zones.

Apple’s first Mac Pro turns 20: what set it apart
The 2006 model completed Apple’s professional-computer transition to Intel and offered up to two Xeon 5160 processors.

Uzbekistan’s Senate approves law defining Presidential Administration
The legislation sets out the office’s structure, operating procedures and cooperation with state bodies.

Man detained in Bukhara region over 26 million soum medical university admission promise
He allegedly planned to use forged documents claiming the applicant had completed three years of study in Kazakhstan.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev invites Donald Trump to visit Uzbekistan
The leaders discussed a three-year economic programme, joint projects and international security.

UzHydromet forecasts temperatures up to 42°C this weekend
Brief rain, thunderstorms and mudflows are possible in the mountains, while desert areas may see dust storms.

Statistics Committee: wives were older in 11,040 Uzbekistan marriages
Tashkent ranked first with 1,809 such marriages, followed by the Khorezm and Kashkadarya regions.

Uzbekneftegaz to launch two compressor stations by end of September
Facilities at the North Berdak and East Berdak fields are intended to help stabilise natural gas production.

Uzbekistan healthcare services reach UZS 11.3 trillion in six months
The figure rose 16.8%, with Tashkent accounting for nearly half of the nationwide total.

Uzbek families may receive up to 61.8 million soum for home repairs
The aid is available under set conditions to households affected by fires and natural disasters.

Uzbekistan’s natural gas output falls 16.4%
Oil, gas condensate and coal production also declined, while electricity generation increased.

Nearly 350 environmental violations found in Uzbekistan
Most cases involved waste, while illegal tree cutting and damage were also recorded.

Uzbekistan first-graders to receive 12 types of school supplies
Deliveries to all schools are due by 25 August, including supplies for pupils at non-state institutions.

Report: Taliban tightens restrictions on Hamid Karzai
Sources say the former president faces limits on domestic travel and meetings held without permission.

Transfers to Uzbekistan reached $9.284bn in six months
Inflows rose 13% year on year, while the positive balance was about $8 billion.

Meta leaves renewable electricity initiative RE100
The company did not disclose when or why it left, but said it remains committed to clean electricity for its data centres.

Illegal dumping fines totalled UZS 316.3 million
Environmental Police filed 48 reports across seven districts in Tashkent and the surrounding region, with inspections set to continue nationwide.

Uzbekistan allows government securities to back stablecoins
Cash and blocked securities must fully cover the nominal value of tokens in circulation.

Uzbekistan averages 18 résumés for every vacancy
The average salary offered in the second quarter reached 6.5 million Uzbek soum.

David Beckham earned about $25m from 2026 World Cup ads
The former England captain appeared in campaigns for at least 11 brands.

Saab 340B climbs above 9.1 km on hybrid-electric power
The megawatt-class system combines a gas turbine, electric motors and energy storage.

Bogdan Guskov calls Magomed Ankalaev fight a career-changing opportunity
The Uzbekistan light heavyweight will headline a UFC event for the first time and compete over five rounds.

Mobileye founder Amnon Shashua to step down as CEO after successor is appointed
The board has started a search for a new chief executive, while Shashua plans to remain a director.

Iran-linked hackers disrupted industrial controllers in the US
The updated warning covers devices made by Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric and Siemens.

The State Duma adopted restrictions for those evading punishment abroad
Fourteen temporary measures will take effect from the moment the law is officially published.

Petition to replay 2026 World Cup final passes 80,000 signatures
The initiative is non-binding, and its author has provided no evidence for allegations that the referee was bribed.

Sollers S9 cleared for serial production in Russia
Production of the body-on-frame SUV is due to begin at UAZ in September, with five- and seven-seat versions planned.

Emirates rejects first ten Boeing 777-9 aircraft
The early aircraft would require costly upgrades; the airline expects the current configuration in 2027.

Intel begins layoffs in data center and AI group
The company did not disclose how many jobs are affected and said customer commitments and product roadmaps should remain intact.

GCAP engine demonstrator moves toward ground testing
More than 100 sub-scale component tests have been completed, while final design approval is still pending.

Google Cloud revenue jumps 82% to $24.8 billion
Alphabet posted $119.8 billion in quarterly revenue, while the Gemini app reached 950 million monthly users.

Teenager drops Meta lawsuit before bellwether trial
The court did not consider the merits; the plaintiff’s settlements with YouTube, TikTok and Snap remain confidential.

US officials raise prospect of sanctions against Moonshot AI
No action has been decided: Scott Bessent said measures could follow if covert distillation crossed into intellectual-property theft.

Tesla drops 2026 volume-production pledge for three products
Cybercab is now described as being in production, but the company gave no new timetable for reaching large-scale output.

Pentagon raises NSSL contract ceiling to $17 billion
Seven agreements gained $11.4 billion in additional capacity, but no funds were obligated with the changes.

Abdukodir Khusanov agrees Manchester City deal through 2031
The club has prepared an equivalent long-term agreement for winger Jeremy Doku.

Inter Miami sign Casemiro as MLS reviews the deal
LA Galaxy alleged that their discovery priority to negotiate for the midfielder had been breached.

Two Uzbekistan boxers to fight in Yerevan on July 23
Shahzod Muzaffarov and Ikboljon Kholdorov will face Armenian opponents at 2:00 and 2:45 p.m. Tashkent time.

Two Uzbekistan players enter the US Open main draw
Polina Kudermetova is first on the alternate list and could become the country’s third entrant.

Data centers could use 20% of US electricity
Their capacity could approach 200 GW by 2035, with nearly half devoted to artificial-intelligence workloads.

OpenAI models accessed Hugging Face infrastructure
The platform advised users to rotate tokens, while possible access to customer data remains under investigation.

Fans select Messi, Haaland and Mbappé in FIFA Dream XI
The fan-selected line-up contains 11 players from six national teams; individual voting results were not disclosed.

PRIMA retinal implant receives CE marking in Europe
The system may become available in 30 countries, although clinic onboarding and reimbursement will be decided separately.

Talon-A completes more than ten hypersonic missions
The autonomous vehicle flies above Mach 5, returns to a conventional runway and can be reused.

Uzbekistan electricity demand hits record 301.9 million kWh
Six outages in Tashkent on 20–21 July affected a combined 3,060 consumers.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev sets 9–10% economic growth target
The economy has grown by 8.5% since January, while the government must submit further proposals by 15 August.

Samsung unveils 4.1mm-thick Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The 215-gram foldable has an 8-inch inner display and a 5,000mAh battery.

monday.com to cut about 20% of workforce in AI restructuring
The company will keep hiring in strategic areas and estimates restructuring charges at $45–55 million.

Transfermarkt raises Elliot Anderson estimate by €35m
The platform reviewed 99 players and considered transfers and concrete rumours as well as performances.

Android 17 transfers iPhone passwords and eSIM without an app
The native wireless flow is rolling out to selected Pixel phones, the Galaxy Z Flip8 and Galaxy Z Fold8.

Tesla gives Grok control of climate and music
The summer update will also add routine-based navigation and parked-only Caraoke scoring.

Uzbekistan seeks more wagons and $200m for railways
Additional rolling stock is intended to ease wagon shortages, while operational teams will help exporters resolve logistics problems.

OpenAI plans $750bn in infrastructure spending through 2030
A new $20 billion Georgia campus is due to receive 3.2 GW of capacity in stages from 2028 to 2032.

Pete Hegseth puts US cost of Iran war at $37.5bn
The estimate includes projections through 30 September, while the Pentagon is seeking about $67 billion to replenish weapons.

Microsoft considers Kimi K3 for Copilot to save up to $600m
The model could supplement OpenAI and Anthropic systems for selected tasks, but no migration has been announced.

Substack begins estimating the likelihood of AI use in text
The Pangram tool shows AI, AI-assisted and Human shares but is not treated as proof of authorship.

Arcee says Chinese open-weight models are not inherently riskier
The view concerns local deployment without remote access, but does not remove the need for security reviews.

Two $1bn data-centre projects linked to Google
Each Texas-registered facility is valued at $500 million and covers nearly 92,000 square metres.

Ten-hectare special-equipment plant planned in Yangihayot
The new site is expected to localise annual production worth $15–18 million.

Apple may launch Klarna device leasing on 28 July
US terms would run up to 24 months for iPhones and Apple Watches and up to 36 months for Macs and iPads.

Traffic on Sug‘diyona Street to be restricted for four days
The section between Yangi Sergeli and Jaloyir streets will close from 23 to 26 July.

37% of ransomware payers received a second demand
Proofpoint surveyed 953 specialists in 12 countries; 54% of affected organisations paid.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev launches digital projects worth about $965m
The Future Technologies Centre will create more than 5,000 skilled jobs, with nine additional projects expected to add the same number.

Developer runs RTX 4060 on Windows 11 ARM
The experimental setup has no video output, some games are incompatible and x64 translation cuts performance.

Al-Ahli linked with Manu Kone and Marc Casado
Roma reportedly value Kone at €120 million, but the clubs have not confirmed talks or offers.

MMZ develops engines producing up to 3,500 horsepower
The plant also plans to build and test a 450–600 hp unit in 2026.

Alexander Lukashenko outlines terms for hiring Uzbek workers
Pay in Belarus would depend on agricultural output, while workers have been promised social guarantees.

Nurafshan social centre to serve 10,000 people a year
Five institutions have been brought under one roof, while the number of territorial centres is set to triple.

WhatsApp adds standalone account registration on iPad
The update also expands message and call controls through CarPlay and Android Auto.

Samsung unveils 201-gram Galaxy Z Fold8
The foldable is 9.7 mm thick when closed and has two 50MP rear cameras and a 4,800mAh battery.

Private house fire extinguished in Tashkent’s Yangihayot district
Crews arrived within nine minutes; no one was injured, and the cause and damage are being assessed.

Uzbekistan counts 17,763 libraries and information centres
Their collections hold 89.2 million books and periodicals, with Samarkand region recording the most facilities.

OpenAI models reached Hugging Face database during cyber test
The systems were seeking benchmark solutions; the companies are investigating the scope of access and tightening safeguards.

Pratt & Whitney begins ground tests of hybrid propulsion system
The modified Dash 8-100 is expected to fly in 2027, with a target of up to 30% better fuel efficiency.

Big Sister programme helps girls stay engaged in sport
The project runs at more than 80 sites, and 60% of participants said they enjoyed sport more afterward.

Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham transfer work is unfinished
The club have completed six signings, but the coach expects more incoming and outgoing business.

Nine kilometres of Karasu embankment to be improved for 32bn soum
The first section is open, and the overall project is expected to create 150 jobs.

Nvidia shows three image-processing modes for DLSS 5
Developers will be able to control the generative layer’s intensity and individual objects.

Phil Foden extends Manchester City contract to 2030
The four-year deal will keep the academy graduate at City until he is 30.

Uzbekistan and China to restore degraded land together
Joint projects will cover forests, pastures, seedlings and environmental technologies.

Turkey extradites three wanted Uzbek citizens
The men face charges involving a sexual offence and two separate fraud cases.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev orders cuts to business fines and fees
Ministers and industry chiefs must submit proposals to the presidential administration within one week.

Minnesota United part ways with James Rodriguez
The Colombian made eight appearances in six months, recording no goals and two assists.

Ferran Torres mural painted over in Barcelona
Messages calling for recognition of Catalan sports teams were left where the artwork had stood.

Skyworth launches 27.9mm-thick Q9H television in China
The 4K/170Hz model is offered in China in screen sizes ranging from 75 to 100 inches.

Uzbekistan to import 100,000 cattle and 150,000 sheep and goats
Preferential loans will carry a 10% annual rate and a 10-year term with a four-year grace period.

Two rescued from ledge of burning apartment building in Antalya
They climbed through a window and waited outside the building for several minutes before evacuation.

Leopard injures three at shop in Rajasthan
A salesman escaped and locked the animal inside until a rescue team arrived.

Russia to restrict imports from five Uzbek exporters
The measure takes effect on July 23 after 132 detections of quarantine pests and pathogens this year.

Woman recovers property from former spouse’s home in Kitab district
Bailiffs handed over furniture, household appliances and other belongings after enforcing a court order.

Costco shopper buys gaming PC for $1,140
The iBuyPower display unit with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 5070 was originally priced at $1,899.99.

Uzbekistan may require banks to compensate fraud losses
Liability would apply when cybersecurity rules are breached or suspicious transactions are not stopped.

NASA estimates nuclear Mars mission will cost at least $2.1 billion
The demonstration spacecraft is planned for launch in late 2028 to deliver three research helicopters.

Tashkent attracts $4.3 billion in six months
The capital launched 249 projects and created nearly 9,800 jobs during the first half of the year.

US dollar rises to 12,048.84 soum for 23 July
The euro climbed to 13,741.70 soum, while the Russian rouble reached 152.88 soum.

Pakistan’s new ambassador begins work in Uzbekistan
The two countries plan to expand trade, investment cooperation and links between their regions.

Construction starts on Tashkent–Samarkand highway
The six-lane road is expected to cut travel time between the cities to 2–2.5 hours.

Unitree founder predicts humanoid robot breakthrough
Wang Xingxing expects machines to handle tasks in unfamiliar environments within two to three years.

Lotus unveils lighter Emira 420 Sport
The model gains revised aerodynamics, improved cooling and an estimated £105,000 price.

Moscow lawmaker proposes ending migrant welfare support
The proposal covers benefits, healthcare and education but has not been adopted as law.

Tashkent suspect detained while receiving $30,000
The man is suspected of demanding $360,000 to influence Chilanzar residents who opposed a construction project.

Members of two groups detained near Charvak
Investigators are examining violence and the suspects’ alleged influence over beach operations.

Shomurodov urges more Uzbek players to move to Europe
The national team captain says overseas experience is important for the development of players and the squad.

Gravity-1 launches nine satellites from sea platform
Orienspace completed the solid-fuel rocket’s third flight from the East China Sea.

Uzbekistan’s additional taxes meet 40% of plan
Tax revenue has risen 27% since the start of the year to UZS 130 trillion.

Glow raises $180m for endpoint cybersecurity
The company was valued at $1.2bn and is building a platform to protect corporate devices from AI-enabled threats.

New Malaysian ambassador submits credential copies
The sides discussed trade, investment and prospects for new joint projects.

Uzbekistan explains proposed outbound tourism fund
Tour operators would set aside $50,000 to assist citizens during emergencies abroad.

Venezuela confirms three hantavirus deaths
Two health worker deaths remain under investigation; no human-to-human transmission has been found in the country.

World Bank directs $20 million to Central Asia water projects
Up to six joint cross-border infrastructure initiatives are due to be prepared by 2031.

Synthesia launches AI avatar training platform
The system scores workplace conversations against company criteria and produces performance analytics.

Quva district governor receives reprimand
The disciplinary action followed a review of an audio recording from a meeting with farmers.

Patrol vehicle fatally strikes pedestrian in Samarkand
City prosecutors are conducting a preliminary inquiry into the crash on Shabbod Street.

Fire breaks out at private home in Tashkent
Fire crews contained the blaze 22 minutes after the call, with no injuries reported.

Uzbekistan sets uniform laboratory testing rules for roads
Clients may not use a contractor’s laboratory when accepting completed road works.

Illegal hunting of Siberian ibex detected in Ahangaran
Wildlife damage was assessed at UZS 6.18 million, and the case materials are being prepared for court.

Alisher Qodirov comments on limits of state support
The politician says assistance should be paired with employment and individual effort.

MAZ discusses hiring specialists from Uzbekistan
More than 120 Uzbek citizens already work at the plant, earning $800–1,000.

Bournemouth reject Chelsea’s £64m bid for Alex Scott
The south coast club have told Chelsea they do not intend to sell the 22-year-old midfielder.

Mykhailo Drapatyi to lead Ukraine’s armed forces
Zelenskyy announced a change of commander-in-chief and a General Staff overhaul. The decisions were due to be formalised on July 22.

Tashkent misses deadline for 120 bus stops
The contractor is due to complete upgrades across all sites by the end of 2026.

Tashkent economy grows 13.3% in first half
Foreign investment and loans reached $4.3 billion, 1.5 times the level recorded a year earlier.

Two workers killed in crash at Muruntau mine
Law enforcement and regulatory agencies are investigating the circumstances and cause of the accident.

Uzbekistan establishes national cultural projects operator
The new state body will receive customs relief for major-event equipment until 2030.

Yeraly Tugzhanov appointed Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Uzbekistan
The appointment was formalised by a decree from Kazakhstan’s president dated July 22.

Almaz Rahmatullayev takes silver at Denizli tournament
The player scored seven points in nine rounds and received $2,800 in prize money.

Body recovered from Yuqori Bozsuv canal
The search operation ended in Tashkent’s Yunusabad district in the evening.

Teenagers suspected of robbing man in Kokand
Two of the suspects were remanded in custody after a police search.

Gas temporarily cut in two Tashkent districts
Work is due to finish by 17:00 in Mirzo Ulugbek district and by 19:00 in Yunusabad.

Anthropic held talks to acquire Physical Intelligence
The discussions took place in the spring, but neither company has announced a deal.

Uzbekistan plans to import 250,000 livestock
Additional funding will support livestock farming, while 340 cold-storage facilities are due to open by year-end.

Japan Airlines joined the development of the JetZero Z4 aircraft
The mixed-wing airliner is designed for approximately 250 passengers.

Przemyslaw Frankowski called Osimhen one of the best forwards
A former teammate compared the Nigerian to Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.

Uzbekistan's budget revenues may exceed the plan by 19%
The new forecast assumes revenues in the amount of 439.7 trillion soums by the end of 2026.

Sourav Ganguly urges Messi not to be judged by the final
The former cricketer believes that one bad match should not define a footballer's legacy.

Nico Williams gave his championship medal to his mother
The footballer published a photo of his mother with a championship medal after Spain's victory.

Argentina welcomed to Buenos Aires without Lionel Messi
The captain of the national team after the World Cup final went to Miami and then to Rosario.

Gary Neville criticized Argentina for World Cup final
The former defender praised the team's resilience but pointed out their dependence on Lionel Messi.

Green bottles hung on a roadside wall in Cornwall
The number of bottles decreases, and the author of the changing composition remains unknown.

Uzbekistan will attract another $1.3 billion for water supply and sewerage
Additional investments will be used to expand water supply and sewerage networks. They plan to increase water supply coverage to 90 percent.

Production and supply of drinking water will be divided in Uzbekistan
The country will create a main water supply operator and a new tariff commission. Water losses are planned to be reduced to 25 percent.

Forbes estimates Elon Musk's net worth below $800 billion after Starship launch canceled
Elon Musk's fortune fell to $792.8 billion after SpaceX's valuation was cut and another Starship test was canceled.

Mirziyoyev discussed trade and cooperation in nuclear energy with the delegation of Belarus
The President of Uzbekistan received the delegation of Belarus led by Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich. The parties discussed trade turnover and the construction of nuclear power plants.

Spain won the 2026 World Cup: main figures of the tournament and Uzbekistan’s debut
Spain won their second World Cup, conceding one goal in the entire tournament. The Uzbekistan national team played at the World Championships for the first time.