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.
Tashkent Uncovers Illegal US$11 Million Crypto Trading
Police in Tashkent uncovered an alleged illegal cryptocurrency operation involving nearly US$11 million and opened a criminal case against a …
Metals Recover Following US Inflation Data Release
Precious metals have begun recovering while industrial metals continue to rise on supply constraints following the release of June US …
Bukhara Region Closes All Kindergartens Due to Severe Heat
All preschool educational organizations in Uzbekistan's Bukhara Region have temporarily closed from 15 July to 17 July 2026 due to …
Uzbekistan Women Win Asian U19 Boxing Team Standings
The Uzbekistan women's under-19 boxing team secured first place in the team standings at the Asian Boxing U19 and U23 …
Kashkadarya Restricts Daytime Heavy Truck Traffic Due to Extreme Heat
Kashkadarya regional authorities have introduced daily restrictions on heavy truck traffic between 09:00 and 19:00 to protect roads during extreme …
Uzbekistan Hits Historic Electricity Consumption Record as Summer Demand Outstrips Winter Peak
Uzbekistan’s power grid reached a historic peak on 14 July 2026, consuming 284 million kWh and exceeding the previous winter …
Anomalous Heat Prompts Temporary Kindergarten Closures in Khorezm and Navoi Regions
State preschool institutions in Uzbekistan's Khorezm and Navoi regions have temporarily closed or limited operations due to extreme summer heatwaves.
Tax Inspector and Power Grid Engineer Detained in Bribery Cases in Uzbekistan
Law enforcement authorities in Uzbekistan have detained a chief tax inspector and a district power grid engineer in separate bribery …
Foreign Ministers of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Hold Bilateral Talks
Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov and Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov held strategic talks in Ashgabat during a round of …
Earthquake in Kyrgyzstan Felt in Uzbekistan’s Fergana Region
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake originating in Kyrgyzstan's Batken region was felt with an intensity of 2–3 on the seismic scale …