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Over 76 million passengers traveled by Tashkent metro in first quarter of 2026 The Tashkent metro carried a total of 76.6 million passengers during the first quarter of 2026, marking a steady rise in the use of public transport in the capital. 👉https://kun.uz/en/52441843 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Tajikistan and Uzbekistan move to improve mobile network quality in border regions Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are taking joint steps to enhance mobile communication quality in their shared border regions by addressing network interference issues. Technical experts from both sides recently conducted joint radio frequency measurements to optimize network performance. 👉https://kun.uz/en/56577420 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Uzbekistan and OSCE to draw up new roadmap for expanded cooperation President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Feridun Sinirlioğlu, who arrived in the country on an official visit. 👉https://kun.uz/en/11978267 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Tourism Committee chairman shares details on stalled Bukhara tourism center project The Chairman of the Tourism Committee, Abdulaziz Akkulov, addressed ongoing questions regarding the stalled Bukhara tourism center project during a recent press conference with media representatives. Responding to inquiries from Kun.uz about the heavily criticized and currently halted construction, Akkulov clarified that the initial plans included the development of two hotels, emphasizing that these specific plots do not fall within the UNESCO World Heritage site or its protected buffer zone. 👉https://kun.uz/en/61061675 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Uzbekistan draws Group E with Italy, Côte d’Ivoire and Jamaica The tournament will be hosted by Qatar from November 19–December 13, 2026. For the first time, the competition will feature an expanded format with 48 national teams divided into 12 groups, raising the stakes for the youth teams aiming to advance to the knockout stages. 👉https://kun.uz/en/58653638 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Six earthquakes in three days: Bukhara region remains on seismic alert Bukhara region has experienced its sixth earthquake within a three-day span, following a sequence of continuous tremors centered in Jondor district. 👉https://kun.uz/en/18019852 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

President Mirziyoyev congratulates Uzbek pilgrims in Makkah on upcoming Eid al-Adha President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation on May 21 with the Chairman of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, Mufti Sheikh Nuriddin Kholiknazarov, to discuss the ongoing Hajj pilgrimage and extend his greetings. During the call, the president expressed his sincere congratulations to all Uzbek pilgrims currently in the holy city of Makkah on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. He shared his hopes that their prayers for the peace of the country, the prosperity of the people, and the happiness of the youth would be accepted. 👉https://kun.uz/en/13366777 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

China expands investment lead in Uzbekistan as foreign enterprises surge The number of companies operating with foreign capital in Uzbekistan is nearing the 20,000 mark, driven by a sharp rise in Chinese commercial engagement and a notable increase in business ventures from Azerbaijan. 👉https://kun.uz/en/87385445 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Senate approves Uzbekistan's accession to BRICS New Development Bank The Senate of Oliy Majlis has approved a law authorizing Uzbekistan’s accession to the agreement establishing the New Development Bank, a multilateral financial institution originally founded by the BRICS nations. 👉https://kun.uz/en/46417112 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Uzbekistan dispatches second batch of humanitarian aid to Iran The latest humanitarian consignment consists of essential pharmaceutical products and medical supplies transported overland by a fleet of 15 cargo trucks. 👉https://kun.uz/en/57683957 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

UN General Assembly adopts resolution on peaceful border resolution in Central Asia The United Nations General Assembly has officially adopted a historic resolution titled "Peaceful Resolution of Border Disputes," jointly introduced by Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. 👉https://kun.uz/en/45213985 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube

Senate approves law expanding rights for pretrial detainees and strengthening probation oversight The Senate of Oliy Majlis has approved a series of legislative amendments designed to reform the probation system for conditionally released individuals while expanding the rights of detainees held in pretrial detention facilities. 👉https://kun.uz/en/63159314 Telegram | Instagram | Youtube