Kun.uz received an appeal from Uzbek citizens being held at a temporary detention facility in Russia’s Tula region. Among them are five women. The detainees, arrested for violating migration rules, said they had repeatedly appealed to the embassy and consular offices to be sent back to Uzbekistan, but without result..

Asaka Motors International, an automobile importer, and Rosatom’s Fuel Division are exploring the localization of lithium-ion battery and energy storage system production in Uzbekistan..

Uzbekistan is stepping up efforts to expand trade and investment, both at home and abroad, with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev setting ambitious targets and unveiling new initiatives to link the country’s regions with individual US states..

Seven people have been taken into custody in connection with the mass food poisoning of nearly 1,000 children at kindergartens in Tashkent region..

The team of the Ministry of Defense of Uzbekistan has won first place at the international scientific–combat training competition held in the Republic of Korea..

The Central Asia Program (CAP) at the Institute for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies (IERES) of George Washington University has announced the appointment of Komil Allamjonov as the program’s special advisor..

Uzbekistan and Jordan have agreed to expand cooperation in uranium and critical mineral exploration, with joint projects planned in copper, rare metals, and other industrially important resources..

The Ministry of Energy has signed an agreement with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to build an underground gas storage (UGS) facility in Koson district of Kashkadarya region. The facility will be based on the Qorabayir field and will have a capacity of 1.5 billion cubic meters..

On 26 September, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev chaired a high-level meeting to review the cotton harvest, preparations for the autumn–winter season, and other key national priorities..

The UAE’s Global South Utilities (GSU) has acquired a 51 percent stake in Yashil Energiya, a company engaged in installing and operating solar panels in Uzbekistan. GSU will invest $27 million to develop small-scale solar energy projects, mini hydropower plants, and charging infrastructure for electric vehicles..

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a law amending several legislative acts to strengthen confidentiality rules in closed court proceedings..

The company was fined for using the Karakalpak Sement trademark without authorization..

At the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, heads of Central Asian states urged for UN reform, especially of the Security Council. All five nations called for peace and cooperation. Other key issues raised by the region’s leaders included climate challenges, security and transport connectivity.

Chinese investors have proposed building a wind power plant and a special machinery factory in the region..

Deputy foreign minister of Uzbekistan Muzaffarbek Madrakhimov and senior official of the US Department of State Brent Christensen signed a nuclear cooperation memorandum of understanding, which provides for the expansion of interaction in the field of nuclear energy.

A single site is set to host an integrated nuclear power plant that will include both a small-capacity unit of 110 MW and a large-capacity station of 2 GW..

An attempt to smuggle over 57.7 kg of drugs from Tajikistan into Uzbekistan was prevented at the Ravat border checkpoint in Fergana region. The drugs were hidden inside a gas cylinder in a car.

A joint communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations with the island nation of Palau was signed in New York..

On the World Cleanup Day, 20 September, a total of 55.7 tons of waste was collected in Uzbekistan — 19.2 tons more than last year. On the shores of the “Tashkent sea”, 962 kg of trash was gathered, including 200 kg of plastic bottles.

Presidents of Uzbekistan and South Korea in New York agreed to prepare a long-term program of technological and industrial partnership, covering raw material processing, mechanical engineering, biotechnology and aviation. Korea will hold a summit with Central Asian countries in 2026.

As of 23 September, solar and wind power plants in Uzbekistan have produced 8 billion kWh of electricity in 2025, according to official data..

Uzbekistan placed 70th out of 126 countries in the 2025 global IQ ranking, which measures average intelligence quotient levels..

Starting next year, restaurants and cafés in Uzbekistan will be required to comply with new standards aimed at reducing their negative impact on air quality..

Three officials were held accountable under Part 1 of Article 51 of the Administrative Liability Code for allowing the use of forced labor..

The foreign ministers of Uzbekistan and Ukraine discussed deepening political dialogue and expanding cooperation between the two countries during talks in New York..

More than half of Uzbek citizens convicted in Russia are imprisoned on drug-related charges, according to a senior Foreign Ministry official Munira Nizamova..

On September 24, 2025, within the framework of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, a high-level event entitled “The Future is Now: Addressing Multidimensional Poverty for Sustainable Development” was held.

Mass poisoning has occurred in Piskent, Buka and Quyi Chirchiq districts. Children showed symptoms of fever, nausea and diarrhea. The Tashkent regional police department has launched an investigation, while the Children’s Ombudsman is monitoring the situation. The number of affected children has not been specified by any authority..

A large batch of over 73,000 drug units was intercepted at the Uzbekistan–Kyrgyzstan border. Authorities are currently searching for the owners of the seized contraband..

According to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Uzbekistan’s GDP is projected to grow by 6.7 percent in 2025 and by 6 percent in 2026..

A resident of Namangan’s Norin district left a letter accusing the district governor of leaving her family homeless. The letter was affixed to the wall of the governor’s container office a day after he moved in..

A family of four in Tashkent needs around UZS 23 million per month to live comfortably, while a single person requires nearly UZS 6.5 million..

Navoi regional authorities have uncovered illegal activities involving cryptocurrencies valued at nearly $2.5 million, carried out by two individuals who converted funds into crypto-assets and transferred them abroad..

Following a raid in Krasnoyarsk, four Uzbek citizens were deported from Russia, while another four were placed in a temporary detention center for foreign nationals, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan reported. Ministry official Ahror Burhonov noted that the event “was not coordinated with the relevant authorities of Krasnoyarsk region, which caused the incident.”.

More than 2,300 unregistered drugs, including "Ferromed," "Tetraflyu," "Azimac," and "Aspirin," were discovered in secret warehouses, stored for later sale..

Uzbekistan’s Egor Bolotov has won the gold medal in the 100-meter backstroke at the World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore..

Production of Uzbekistan’s most popular car model – Cobalt – continued to fall for the fifth month in a row compared to the same periods of 2024. In August, output dropped by 8.4 percent. Significant decreases were also recorded in the production of Onix and Damas models..

The suspension is linked to air pollution in the city of Navoi and surrounding areas. At present, lawsuits have been filed with economic courts to halt the operations of 22 enterprises and workshops negatively affecting the atmosphere..

A new system – UGaz – has been introduced at vehicle gas filling stations across Uzbekistan. The system automatically verifies in real time whether a vehicle has passed technical inspection, whether the type of fuel is compatible, and whether the cylinder is registered. To ensure transparency, it also provides accurate accounting of the volume of gas received by each station..

The Ishonch Fund Management Committee, which oversees the return of confiscated assets from Switzerland to Uzbekistan, has announced a new project..

As he concluded his working visit to the United States, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with compatriots living and working in the country, as well as scholars studying at prestigious US universities under the El-yurt umidi Foundation..

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has already purchased U.S. Treasury securities but is now considering investments in the debt instruments of other countries. The regulator emphasized that the plan involves only government bonds, not corporate stocks..

The Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) conducted a linguistic analysis of the speech delivered by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

By order of the Minister of Preschool and School Education, teachers without a B2-level certificate have been granted permission to continue their work until the end of 2025..

According to the National Statistics Committee, the initially planned expenses for the population census (UZS 1.5 trillion) have been reduced tenfold. The large-scale event, scheduled for 2026, will cover both the population and agriculture..

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), together with the Soil Composition, Repository and Quality Analysis Center under Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Agriculture, has launched a joint research project aimed at developing sustainable farming methods and reducing soil salinity..

The third Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian countries in Bishkek addressed key issues of migration, labor flows, economic stability, and the protection of citizens’ rights..

On 23 September, on the sidelines of the UN High-Level Week, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held talks with President of Albania Bajram Begaj..

Manchester City’s head coach says the Uzbek footballer can play in multiple defensive positions and compares him to Kyle Walker..

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, during talks with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, expressed support for his initiatives to reform the organization in line with modern realities..