Tashkent’s markets saw significant profit growth in 2025, led by Askiya farmers market's surge and Sergeli auto market’s strong performance, highlighting shifting economic dynamics.
US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid misconduct allegations, highlighting mounting cabinet instability and potential impacts on economic governance.
Iran condemns U.S. seizure of its cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman as piracy and ceasefire violation, amid rising regional tensions and stalled negotiations.
Lithuania and Latvia deny airspace access to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico en route to Moscow’s May 9 Victory Day events, illustrating ongoing EU-Russia tensions.
Rising jet fuel prices amid Middle East conflict force airlines to cut flight capacity by 3% in May, threatening European economic connectivity.
Former chairman of Uzbekistan's O‘zmetkombinat, Dilshod Ahmedov, is internationally wanted over large-scale embezzlement amid ongoing investigations into state asset misappropriation.
A business forum in Herat led to $300 million in trade agreements between Uzbek and Afghan entrepreneurs, highlighting evolving economic cooperation and integration.
The US Senate rejected a Democratic-led resolution to end military actions against Iran, reflecting ongoing disputes over presidential war powers and congressional authority.
Germany authorized arms exports worth millions to Israel during the US-Israel-Iran conflict, highlighting tensions between export restrictions and geopolitical strategy.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister says the UN proposal to monitor the Strait of Hormuz lacks support from key parties and its future is uncertain.