Officials of the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Jeddah visited the Kanari and Al-Ayam Elite hotels in Mecca to assess the situation of 170 Uzbek pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia.

Tashkent is set to implement a comprehensive design code to forge a unified urban identity. On April 3, the capital’s mayor's office held a presentation to discuss the project's intricacies.

A major fire tore through a Tashkent marketplace on April 5, according to a statement from the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES).

Deputy Governor of the Andijan province Isomiddin Ismanov, was apprehended at his residence while allegedly accepting a $50,000 bribe.

Uzhydromet has issued a flash flood and mudflow warning for the foothills and mountainous regions across nine provinces of Uzbekistan, effective from April 7–9, following forecasts of heavy rainfall.

The Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul has issued an urgent advisory, calling on Uzbek nationals residing in Turkey to adhere to several critical security measures.

Torrential rains triggered flash floods in Gallaorol district of the Jizzakh province, though emergency services confirm that no casualties or significant damage have been reported.

A horrific traffic accident has claimed multiple lives in the Forish district of the Jizzakh province. The tragedy occurred on April 4 at approximately 4:05 PM along the Jizzakh-Bogdon-Kizilcha highway.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has reviewed a suite of new proposals aimed at revolutionizing higher education, science, and innovation.

Centrum Air has announced an "adjustment" to fuel surcharges on select international routes, the company said in a statement. The move stems from a significant surge in global aviation fuel prices.

Ukraine stands ready to collaborate with Uzbekistan regarding citizens drawn into the war by Russia and is calling for measures to prevent their recruitment. This statement was made by Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oleksandr Mishchenko, following his visit to Tashkent on April 2.

A new two-level interchange is planned for the intersection of Mustaqillik Avenue, Mirzo Ulugbek Street, and Buyuk Ipak Yuli Street (near the "Buyuk Ipak Yuli" metro station). The project was unveiled during a press conference held by the Tashkent Traffic Management Center on Saturday.

Water has evolved from a purely sectoral concern into a strategic resource at the intersection of economics, climate, geopolitics, and energy. At the Tashkent Water Week forum held in late March, experts gathered to address global trends and the specific regional challenges facing Central Asia. Our correspondent has compiled a summary of their key insights.

Uzbekistan and Ukraine have begun preparations to revive their Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation. This was announced by Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oleksandr Mishchenko, following his official visit to Tashkent.

Uzbekistan is bracing for a shift in weather this Friday, with Uzhydromet forecasting brief afternoon showers and potential thunderstorms across much of the country. However, residents in Tashkent, Syrdarya, and the Fergana Valley can expect to stay dry for the time being.

Starting April 22, a new regulation in Uzbekistan mandates that the phone number used for mobile apps must be registered in the user's own name and match their personal identification data.

The State Security Service (DXX) has apprehended the director of a market in the Dehkanabad district of the Kashkadarya province while he was allegedly receiving a bribe of $6,600.

A resident of the Uzbekistan district in the Fergana province, identified as S.E., has been murdered after disappearing on March 31 while attempting to secure an auto loan at a bank in Kokand city. According to the victim's relatives, S.E. was last seen leaving the bank building accompanied by a bank employee; however, the employee returned alone two hours later.

Ukraine has set up a dedicated department within its Foreign Ministry to manage relations with Central Asia, signaling a major push to revitalize cooperation across the region. This strategic shift was announced by Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Oleksandr Mishchenko, following his visit to Tashkent on Thursday.

Starting April 1, public medical institutions have officially transitioned to a five-day business week, the Ministry of Health's press service said. To ensure continuity of care, a specialized on-call rotation has been established for weekends and public holidays.