To accommodate citizens celebrating Eid al-Adha (Qurbon Hayiti), all bus routes and metro lines in Tashkent will begin operations at 4:00 AM on Wednesday, May 27, according to the Ministry of Transport.

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan have agreed on the operational schedule for the Bahri Tojik reservoir for the upcoming summer period from June to August 2026, according to the Kazakh Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation.

Efforts to elevate the caliber of academic training, boost the practical impact of research, reinforce the principles of academic integrity, and optimize governance within the sector were discussed during a presentation to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Monday.

Customs officers at Tashkent International Airport have intercepted an illegal attempt to smuggle gold coins minted in the early 20th century out of Uzbekistan, the Cultural Heritage Agency reported.

The Uzbekistan MNT departed for New York on Tuesday morning to undergo their final preparatory training sessions and matches ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will span the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The squad is flying to America aboard a Uzbekistan Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner (registration UK78706) specially customized with the national team's branding.

The Termez City Criminal Court has handed down a verdict against a 30-year-old man who participated in Russia's war against Ukraine.

Türkiye's National Defense Minister, Yaşar Güler, announced that Ankara has dispatched a military advisory group to Uzbekistan to assist in reforming its Armed Forces, Turkish outlet Sabah reported.

Kazakhstan is exploring the possibility of exporting oil and petroleum products to Uzbekistan, the Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said.

During the graduation "last bell" celebrations on May 25, traffic police caught 238 minors driving cars between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM, reported Zoyir Yuldashev, spokesman for the Traffic Safety Service under the Interior Ministry.

Mudflows are possible in foothill and mountainous areas of nine provinces of Uzbekistan from May 26 to June 1 due to expected rainfall, Uzhydromet said.

The Senate of Uzbekistan has approved a landmark judicial reform package designed to dramatically lower the cost of legal appeals, automate court selections, and hold government officials directly accountable in the courtroom.

Statistical portal Opta has released its tournament predictions for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, branding Fabio Cannavaro’s Uzbekistan national team as ultimate dark horses with a calculated 0.07% chance of lifting the trophy.

At a meeting of Russian and Kyrgyz historians held in Moscow earlier this week, the Russian side formally requested that the term "Russian colony" be removed from Kyrgyzstan's school history textbooks — a move that political analysts say is a textbook example of colonial manipulation in itself.

The 65th International Flower Festival officially kicked off in Namangan on May 24. During the opening ceremony, it was announced that the Namangan region has been officially inducted into the Guinness World Records for the "Most flowers planted collectively in one month."

Dry weather is expected across most of Uzbekistan on Monday afternoon, according to Uzhydromet. Isolated, brief thundershowers are possible only in parts of the Tashkent region and the Fergana Valley.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has extended his congratulations to 472,000 young men and women graduating from school and stepping out into the wider world.

The government of Uzbekistan has officially approved a new regulation establishing a special tax status for foreign nationals, providing a formal application process for expatriates seeking specialized fiscal benefits.

Uzbekistan will launch a nationwide Car-Free Day tomorrow, May 26, enforcing a strict ban on the use of official government vehicles across all provinces of the country.

Uzbekistan may introduce new Value Added Tax (VAT) exemptions for specific projects implemented in partnership with international financial institutions (IFIs) and foreign government financial organizations.

On Saturday, Uzbekistan Airways unveiled a Boeing 787 Dreamliner (UK78706) featuring a special livery dedicated to the Uzbekistan MNT (men's national team), which is set to make its historic debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This marks the very first time the airline has customized an aircraft with a special promotional paint scheme.