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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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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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11:25
Chocolate was imported to Uzbekistan from 34 countries
Business

Chocolate was imported to Uzbekistan from 34 countries

According to the National Statistics Committee, in January-February 2026, about 6.6 thousand tons of chocolate products worth $27.7 million were imported to Uzbekistan from 34 coun...

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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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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
08:44
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
22:42
Electronic devices may be inspected at the Russian border
Social medium

Electronic devices may be inspected at the Russian border

The Migration Agency has urged citizens to be mindful of the content on their phones and laptops before traveling, as electronic devices may now be subject to inspection at the Rus...

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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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18:19
Crypto-assets can now be used as a means of payment
Business

Crypto-assets can now be used as a means of payment

A departmental document on the procedure for providing a special legal regime to regulate the circulation of stable coins has been officially registered.

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18:02
Liability for violating work and rest schedules of drivers to be tightened
Transport

Liability for violating work and rest schedules of drivers to be tightened

A new law aimed at strengthening discipline in the transport sector has been adopted in Uzbekistan. According to the legislation, requirements for drivers to comply with work and r...