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Israel has given the UK 30 days to close its consulate in East Jerusalem.

Donald Trump promised to give $5,000 to every adult American if Republicans win the midterm elections.

How are central banks responding to renewed price growth? 

Adidas has apologized following controversy over a local advertising campaign in Israel featuring former soldier Shalev Biton.

A representative of the hospital trust involved has formally apologized to the boy's family over the case.

Chinese nationals top the list of wanted foreigners in the country, with Uzbek nationals ranking second.

The airport rising in "New Tashkent" could become the region's "gateway." But neighboring Kazakhstan is laying claim to that title too.

What was smuggled across the border through used car trade?

From 111th to 79th place in three years — how did Uzbekistan leap up the world's startup map? 

The measures are said to be aimed at boosting military readiness by identifying and addressing issues related to hormonal balance and energy supply.

How much will it cost applicants who fell just a few points short of the admission threshold to become students?

Traveling to Kazakhstan will no longer be as simple as before. Here's why.

The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other individuals accused of planning the terrorist attacks carried out in the United States on September 11, 2001, has been set for June 5, 2028.

Throughout 2025, PARADIGMA MEDIA, having analyzed key developments in the Uzbek media landscape, recognized journalists and representatives of civil society who have made a significant contribution to the development of journalism and the media sector in Uzbekistan. Drawing on an analysis of key media developments in Uzbekistan in 2025, the editorial team recognized journalists and civil society representatives whose work contributed meaningfully to the development of journalism and the media sector.The event was held on January 31, 2026, within the framework of the Paradigma Media presentation, with the participation of journalists, civil society representatives, and diplomatic missions in Uzbekistan.

Canadian singer David Carroll, who performed the song “Don’t Fly Wizzness Class” about Hungary’s low-cost airline Wizz Air refusing to let Uzbek citizen Suhrob Ubaydullaev board a plane, has released a message on his Instagram page calling for full support of the track.

In August 2025, it will be four years since the Taliban came to power in Kabul. The initial focus of the Taliban after coming to power was on establishing centralized authority in the country, halting poppy bean cultivation, and attempting to govern the country based on Sharia law. The new government also aims to improve the socio-economic situation in the country, pursue stable and pragmatic policies with neighboring states, and achieve international recognition. 

According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), more than 256,000 people returned from Iran to Afghanistan in June alone. Moreover, this number is expected to increase further in July. Large-scale deportations could severely damage Afghanistan’s economy and social structure.

Against the backdrop of this dangerous crisis, with the international community’s attention focused on the direct participants in the conflict, Gaza, Libya, and Syria, it is appropriate to turn attention to Afghanistan, which, despite its peripheral position relative to the region, is also becoming involved in these processes. Israel and Iran seek to expand their spheres of influence both ideologically and strategically. In this context, South and Central Asia, including Afghanistan, are becoming key zones of geopolitical rivalry, especially for Iran.

In the modern era, nationalist sentiment in India has significantly intensified. In particular, representatives of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which retained power in the April–May 2024 elections, are actively contributing to the further strengthening of this nationalist mood. On one hand, the rise of this nationalist policy is bringing India closer to states that are implementing similar systems — such as the United States, many European countries, and Israel — thereby fostering stronger alliances. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he is ready to hold direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul on May 15.