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World Cup Power Rankings: USMNT outside top 20
With the Gold Cup done and dusted, the 2024-25 international cycle is done and dusted. A year from now we will be in the teeth of the 2026 World Cup knockout stages, so what better time to assess who figures to be in the mix in 365 days time? Ten...

The cultural heritage of Uzbekistan
A country where 65% of the population is made up of young people under the age of 30 sees the enhancement of its cultural heritage as a resource for the economy. Promoting major projects such as the Bukhara Biennale and the new State Museum of...

II International Chychkan Oroonu Festival unites Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
15:10, 27 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizada KUTUEVA 15:10, 27 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizada KUTUEVA The picturesque Chychkan Valley hosted the II International Chychkan Oroony Festival from June 25 to June 27,...
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Vantika stuns ex-world champion in Round 2 of FIDE Women's World Cup; Humpy, Vaishali and Divya also win
International Master Vantika, who was part of the Indian contingent that completed a historic golden sweep at the Chess Olympiad last year, defeated former world champion Anna Ushenina of Ukraine, forcing her to resign in 36 moves. read more...

The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan put forward a number of proposals for cooperation in education
On June 25, the Minister of Education of Turkmenistan held a meeting between Minister Jumamyrat Gurbangeldiyev and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan Ravshanbek Alimov. This was reported on the website of the ministry. The...

Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan expand educational cooperation
On June 25, the Head of the Ministry met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Turkmenistan at the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. Uzbekistan in Turkmenistan by Ravshanbek Azadbekovich Alimov. During the...

Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files To Line-Up 10 Movie Premieres In US
New Delhi: Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri's highly-anticipated 'The Bengal Files' is making all kinds of noise ahead of its release. The makers have announced 10 grand mega premieres across the United States, starting July 19 in New Jersey and...

Tashkent to host Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships.
From June 26 to July 2, Tashkent will host the Asian Table Tennis Championships for young athletes in the U15 and U19 age categories. According to the National Olympic Committee, more than 400 young table tennis players from 22 countries are...

Ambassador of Uzbekistan Visits Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Education: Advancing Innovation and Academic Exchange
On 25 June 2025, the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting between Minister Jumamyrat Gurbangeldiyev and the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan, Ravshanbek Alimov. The discussions focused on the current state and future...

How “Russian Money” Is Proving To Be A Lifeline For Ex-Soviet States Like Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan & Tajikistan
In a remote town in southern Kyrgyzstan, teacher Nur Akhmatov watched workers building a library, conference hall, and women’s sports centre — construction mostly funded by Kyrgyz emigrants sending money home from Russia. The project in Batken is...

Uzbekistan, China sign protocol on completion of WTO talks, expand strategic partnership
Uzbekistan and China have signed a protocol on the completion of bilateral negotiations regarding Uzbekistan's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The signing took place during high-level talks on June 17 between Uzbekistan’s...

Presidents of Uzbekistan and Mongolia adopt joint declaration on comprehensive partnership
Uzbekistan and Mongolia have taken a step toward deepening bilateral relations, as President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh signed a joint declaration on establishing a comprehensive partnership following high-level talks...
Cuba to attend Intervision 2025 international music competition
HAVANA, Cuba, Jun 24 (ACN) Cuban singer Zulema Iglesias will represent Cuba at the Intervision 2025 International Music Competition, scheduled for next September at Moscow's Live Arena. Representatives from more than 20 countries will also...

Presidents of Uzbekistan and Mongolia hold talks
AKIPRESS.COM - President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa held official talks at the State Palace of Mongolia, UzA reported. Current issues related to developing friendship and multifaceted cooperation...

Mongolian students to resume education in Uzbekistan as leaders strengthen ties
Mongolian students will soon resume their studies at universities in Uzbekistan as part of a renewed push to deepen cultural and educational cooperation between the two countries. The decision was announced following high-level talks between...

Uzbekistan, Saudi firms sign $20mn deals to boost vocational education and digital infrastructure
Uzbekistan has signed cooperation agreements with leading Saudi companies worth $20mn during the IV Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF), held at the Hilton Hotel in the capital. The memorandums of understanding were formalized between...

Fitness app 1Fit ceases its Malaysian operations, here’s what ex-subscribers should do next
On June 14, 2025, fitness app 1Fit announced in a social media post that due to insufficient funding, they have initiated a formal liquidation process to “wind down” their Malaysian operations and “settle obligations.” As such, users of the app...

President of Mongolia and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Held Official Talks
Ulaanbaatar, June 24, 2025 /MONTSAME/. At the invitation of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is paying a State Visit to Mongolia on June 24-25, 2025. On June 24, President of...

Mongolia and the Republic of Uzbekistan Elevate the Relations to Comprehensive Partnership
Ulaanbaatar, June 24, 2025 /MONTSAME/. President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev is paying a State Visit to Mongolia at the invitation of President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa. During this State Visit, a total of 14...
Petronas Urged To Consider Re-Investing In Uzbekistan - Fadillah
From Siti Radziah Hamzah TASHKENT, June 24 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has been urged to consider re-investing in Uzbekistan to boost the republic’s oil and gas sector. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the...