The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Uzbekistan, Mohammad Ali Iskandari, has addressed rumors regarding the whereabouts and well-being of the country’s leadership..

The lineup for Group K at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup is now complete following a dramatic intercontinental playoff match. DR Congo emerged victorious against Jamaica on the night of March 31 – April 1, securing their place alongside Uzbekistan, Portugal, and Colombia in the tournament’s group stage..

The Project Syndicate article highlights that accelerating electrification in the Global South requires integrating energy systems, leveraging AI, and ensuring predictable policy frameworks to attract private capital, as demonstrated by the experiences of India and Nigeria.

China Eastern Airlines performed its inaugural flight to Tashkent on March 30. The new route establishes a direct link between the capital of Uzbekistan and Shanghai, one of the world’s major financial and commercial hubs..

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation with the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, to discuss the intensifying situation in the Middle East and the trajectory of bilateral relations..

The New York Times notes that the ongoing conflict surrounding Iran is disrupting global fertilizer supplies, which, amid rising energy prices, is increasing costs for the agricultural sector and creating risks of food inflation and shortages in a number of countries.

The regional power sector requires urgent modernization as infrastructure degradation reaches 70% in some areas, while Uzbekistan emerges as a leader in rapid renewable energy adoption..

Asiana Airlines is set to resume its regular flight services between Seoul and Tashkent starting from March 30, following a suspension of the route late last year..

The New York Times notes that disruptions in supplies from the Gulf are increasing pressure on energy-dependent countries and raising global inflation risks.

US President Donald Trump has sent a formal letter to the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, extending an invitation to attend the upcoming Peace Council meeting and the G20 summit scheduled to take place in Miami..

Uzbekistan is working with U.S.-based USA Farm Labor on a pilot project that could allow Uzbek citizens to take up seasonal farm jobs in the United States with an average monthly salary of about $3,500, Migration Agency head Bekhzod Musayev told Kun.uz..

The New York Times notes that, despite political fluctuations, the global transition to clean energy continues to gain momentum.

The China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway is expected to be launched around 2030, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov said, adding that the project would turn the country into a key transit link between Europe and China..

The Financial Times notes that rising oil prices are increasing stagflation risks and complicating central banks’ policy decisions.

An Uzbek national has lost their life following a severe road traffic accident involving a bus in Bangkok, Thailand. According to the Consular Legal Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the incident also resulted in injuries to three other citizens of Uzbekistan..