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Tashkent Court Jails Russian National for Seven Days After Flight Disturbance
A Tashkent court sentenced a man believed to be a Russian national to seven days of administrative arrest for disorderly conduct after a flight from Kuala Lumpur.
Tashkent Investigates Blogger Over Video Threatening Singer
Tashkent police are conducting a preliminary inquiry into blogger Umr.Sham after a video depicting apparent threats against singer Mubinlolo sparked public outrage.
Uzbekistan Braces for Sharp Cold Spell Starting on 9 November
Cold and wet air masses are expected to bring rain, possible snow and falling temperatures across Uzbekistan from 9 November.
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Seek to Align Strategic Development Agendas
Experts in Tashkent discussed ways to align Uzbekistan’s and Kazakhstan’s modernisation programmes and deepen bilateral cooperation through joint projects.
Uzbekistan and Oman to Hold Business Forum in Muscat
A business forum in Muscat on 16–17 November 2026 will focus on expanding trade, investment and industrial cooperation between Uzbekistan and Oman.
Mirziyoyev Meets Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Astana
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Jordan’s King Abdullah II discussed expanding bilateral cooperation during a meeting in Astana on 6 November.
Tashkent Uncovers Scheme Involving Fake Licence Plates
A Tashkent court fined two people involved in making and selling counterfeit vehicle registration plates, including a minor and a Kyrgyz citizen.
SCO Security Dialogue Concludes in Samarkand
More than 180 representatives from 24 countries and international organisations attended the first SCO Plus expert dialogue on security in Samarkand.
SCO Secretary-General Outlines Regional Security Priorities
SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev outlined priorities for regional security cooperation at the organisation’s first SCO Plus security forum in Samarkand.
Two Men Detained in Tashkent over Alleged Contract Kidnapping
Two men have been detained in Tashkent on suspicion of attempting to abduct a person on someone else’s orders, using force if necessary.