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Afruza Khamdamova becomes World Champion
Sports

Afruza Khamdamova becomes World Champion

The World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships for categories aged 8–18 is being held in Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia, from April 14 to 21.

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APR
11:42
Eight children killed in mass shooting in the United States
Events

Eight children killed in mass shooting in the United States

Eight children have been killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, NBC News reported, citing local police.

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APR
10:09
82 Uzbek pilgrims stranded in a difficult situation at Istanbul airport
Global development

82 Uzbek pilgrims stranded in a difficult situation at Istanbul airport

On April 18, 2026, 82 citizens returning to Uzbekistan from Saudi Arabia via Turkey found themselves in a difficult situation at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport in Istanbul.

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APR
09:20
Uzbekistan has received more than 2.8 million foreign tourists in three months
Tourism

Uzbekistan has received more than 2.8 million foreign tourists in three months

According to the National Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan, in January-March 2026, 2,872,502 foreign citizens from 164 countries visited Uzbekistan for tourist purposes.

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APR
08:56
Hajj 2026: New rules and restrictions introduced in Saudi Arabia
Global development

Hajj 2026: New rules and restrictions introduced in Saudi Arabia

In preparation for the Hajj 2026 season, the Saudi government has introduced new rules aimed at ensuring the safety of pilgrims and maintaining public order.

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APR
08:44
Tashkent is introducing a digital parking management system to improve pedestrian safety
Cities

Tashkent is introducing a digital parking management system to improve pedestrian safety

Work continues in Tashkent to improve pedestrian accessibility and create priority spaces free of vehicles.

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APR
08:35
Uzbekistan national ice hockey team advanced to the next division of the World Championship
Sports

Uzbekistan national ice hockey team advanced to the next division of the World Championship

The national team of Uzbekistan successfully competed at the World Ice Hockey Championship in Group B of the III division, which was held in Hong Kong. At the tournament, Uzbek hoc...

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APR
08:30
Samarkand to host global forum on combating drug threats
Events

Samarkand to host global forum on combating drug threats

On April 20-21, 2026, an international forum on "Combating transnational drug threats: health, safety and sustainable development" will be held in Samarkand.

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APR
23:56
"El-Yurt Umidi" Foundation strengthens cooperation with the Law Enforcement Academy
Education

"El-Yurt Umidi" Foundation strengthens cooperation with the Law Enforcement Academy

On April 17, as part of an international conference held in Tashkent, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the "El-Yurt Umidi" Foundation and the Law Enforcement Academy...

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APR
19:45
8-year-old student in Navoi achieves B2 level National Certificate in English
Education

8-year-old student in Navoi achieves B2 level National Certificate in English

Muhammadali Yusupov, a 2nd-grade student at School No. 4 in the city of Navoi, has successfully obtained a B2 level National Certificate in the English language. This was reported...

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APR
20:03
Ceremony held in honor of Javokhir Sindarov
Politics

Ceremony held in honor of Javokhir Sindarov

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended a ceremony to honor chess grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov, winner of the International Chess Federation’s Candidates Tournament.

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APR
18:18
New mechanisms are being introduced in the social protection system
Politics

New mechanisms are being introduced in the social protection system

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals to support socially vulnerable segments of the population, expand coverage, improve the quality of social services, and strengthen t...