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Oqil Khasanov appointed Namangan youth affairs chief
Oqil Khasanov has been appointed head of the Namangan Region Department for Youth Affairs, the regional administration said.
Uzbekistan introduces prison terms for unauthorized construction
Uzbekistan has introduced criminal liability for repeated unauthorized construction of apartment buildings, with prison terms of up to seven years.
Uzbekistan, Belgium to expand trade and economic ties
Uzbekistan and Belgium agreed to expand trade and economic ties, logistics routes and supplies of Uzbek products to the Belgian market.
Uzbek citizens recover seized documents in Russia
Uzbekistan’s Migration Agency helped citizens recover seized documents in Russia after a dispute over document retention and delayed wage payments.
Alex Matrsson: The Capabilities and Resilience of the GCC States Are Paramount to Global Security
The 81st United Nations General Assembly, held in September 2026 in New York City, United States, provided an important setting for Kuwait, …
Namangan leads Uzbekistan in registered births in H1 2026
Uzbekistan registered 373,389 live births in January-June 2026, with Namangan recording the highest number at 8,181 births.
Uzbekistan moves to strengthen penalties for violence against children
A bill submitted to Uzbekistan’s parliament proposes tougher liability for violence against children and stronger mechanisms to protect minors.
Mirziyoyev awards Uzbekistan’s chess Olympiad participants
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has awarded chess players, coaches and officials who took part in the Samarkand Olympiads.
Samarkand Human Rights Forum continues in seven sessions
The Fifth Samarkand Human Rights Forum continued with seven sessions covering social rights, disability rights, gender equality, AI and statelessness.
Saidov discusses Uzbekistan-Russia ties with Russian envoy
Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov met Russian Ambassador Alexey Yerkhov to discuss bilateral ties and upcoming contacts between the two countries.