Uzbekistan and China to Waive Visas for Short-Term Trips
Uzbekistan and China will implement a visa-free regime starting June 1st. This allows for visa-free travel for up to 30 days; stays exceeding this period will require a visa. Importantly,…
Mexico Crash Kills at Least 21
A multi-vehicle collision in central Mexico has tragically claimed the lives of at least 21 individuals, a local official has confirmed. The accident, involving three vehicles, occurred Wednesday morning on…
Tajikistan Decriminalizes Social Media Likes
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has signed a law removing criminal penalties for social media likes. The presidential press service announced the news. “The Law of the Republic of Tajikistan ‘On…
Uzbekistan’s Mirziyoyeva Meets with EU’s Central Asia Special Representative
Saida Mirziyoyeva, advisor to the President of Uzbekistan, met with Eduardas Stipraitis, the European Union’s Special Representative for Central Asia. This was announced on her Telegram channel. “We openly discussed…
India-Pakistan Nuclear War: How Real Is The Threat?
The recent India-Pakistan military standoff, while lacking overt ultimatums or nuclear threats, served as a stark reminder of the region’s volatile dynamics and the ever-present risk of nuclear escalation. The…
Trump to Lift Syria Sanctions, Announces $142 Billion Saudi Arms Deal
During his latest Middle Eastern tour, President Trump emphasized the strong US-Saudi partnership, highlighting the substantial economic ties between the two nations. His visit, focused on securing investments, began with…
UAE Invests in Uzbek Waste-to-Energy Plant (PHOTOS)
TASHKENT /Trend/ – Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade, Laziz Kudratov, held talks on May 13th with a delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) led by Envirol’s CEO,…
Uzbekistan to Halt Passport Issuance for Two Years to Deportees
Under Uzbekistan’s international agreements, citizens subject to readmission will be ineligible for a biometric passport for two years. According to data from the Migration Agency, this is stipulated in a…
Uzbekistan: Deportation Ban on Passport Renewals
Under Uzbekistan’s international agreements, citizens subject to readmission will be ineligible for a biometric foreign passport for two years. According to data from the Migration Agency, this is stipulated in…
Uzbek Activist Detained in Turkey Deported
Alisher Tursunov, a prominent religious blogger known online as Mubashshir Ahmad, has been deported from Turkey to Uzbekistan after his arrest. The Uzbek Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the news.…