Askar Yakubov
Askar Yakubov is a professional photojournalist with extensive experience in news and reportage photography. He specializes in fast-paced coverage of social, political, cultural, international, business, and community events, with a sharp eye for capturing expressive shots and conveying the atmosphere of an event under tight time constraints. His skill set spans reportage, portrait, and documentary photography, along with image editing and color correction, and preparing photo materials for media and digital platforms. He is known for his professionalism, adherence to editorial standards, and ability to work both independently and as part of a shooting team.
Uzbekistan Seizes Nearly 600 Illegal Weapons in 2026
Uzbekistan authorities seized 598 illegal weapons and thousands of ammunition items in early 2026 amid more than 7,500 violations linked …
Uzbek Students Invited to Global Icebreaker Science Project
Schoolchildren from Uzbekistan can apply for the “Icebreaker of Knowledge” project and join a 2026 Arctic expedition to the North …
Uzbekistan’s Gold and Forex Reserves Reach US$70.8 Billion
Uzbekistan’s international reserves rose to US$70.8 billion as of 1 May, driven by higher gold valuation and increased foreign currency …
Uzbekistan Uncovers Job Placement Fraud Schemes
Authorities in Uzbekistan have uncovered three cases of fraud involving fake overseas job placements in Israel, Bulgaria, and Lithuania.
Uzbekistan President to Skip WWII Parade in Russia
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will skip Moscow’s May 9 events, visiting Tashkent’s Park of Victory instead and meeting WWII veterans.
Tashkent to Make Amir Temur Square More Pedestrian-Friendly
Tashkent is upgrading transport and pedestrian infrastructure around Amir Temur Square to improve safety, traffic flow, and urban comfort.
Uzbekistan Airports, Allied Biofuels Partner on SAF Project
Uzbekistan Airports and Allied Biofuels signed an agreement to develop sustainable aviation fuel and e-SAF production, targeting supply by 2030.
OSCE Trains Uzbek Investigative Judges on Human Rights
The OSCE and Uzbekistan’s Supreme Court held training sessions for investigative judges in Khiva and Samarkand on human rights and …
Uzbekistan, China Discuss Copper Foil Production Project
Uzbekistan and China explored a joint venture with Taijin New Energy Technology to produce copper foil for batteries, electronics, and …
Uzbekistan, KODIT Sign Deal to Support Entrepreneurs
Uzbekistan and Korea’s KODIT signed a memorandum to enhance credit guarantee systems and expand financial support for entrepreneurs and SMEs.