Three people have lost their lives following a horrific traffic accident in Tashkent, according to a report by the "Millar" program on Milliy TV.

An audio recording has leaked on social media, purportedly featuring the mayor of the Muzrabot district, Abdulla Mamatqulov. In the recording, the individual identified as the mayor is heard insulting farmers using obscene language during a meeting and threatening them with legal retaliation through courts and prosecutor authorities.

A coordinated law enforcement operation in the Surkhandarya province has resulted in the seizure of 37.6 kilograms of narcotics smuggled into Uzbekistan from Afghanistan. The joint sweep, conducted by the State Security Service (DXX), the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Border Troops, and customs authorities, led to the arrest of multiple suspects linked to the drug trafficking ring.

In a new anti-graft initiative, civil servants in Uzbekistan are being taken on "preventative visits" to correctional facilities and detention centers to experience firsthand the severe consequences of corruption.

Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev used the plenary session of the Fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum to present foreign guests with a broad package of new initiatives aimed at attracting investment. The address was published by the presidential press service.

Tashkent has been recognized as one of the fastest-changing cities in the world, according to a major new study by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the international management consulting firm. The Uzbek capital earned a top-tier position in the "speed of change" category, outpacing a number of the world's major urban centers.

During the latest plenary session of the Legislative Chamber, lawmakers debated a new bill aimed at protecting public health and safety. The bill proposes targeted amendments to Article 178 of the Code of Administrative Responsibility.

On Tuesday, at the fifth annual Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF 2026), the United States announced the following inaugural members of the U.S.-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council:

A major fire broke out in the Yozyovon district of the Fergana province late in the evening on June 16. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the blaze tore through a non-residential building and damaged three vehicles.

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan will issue special commemorative coins to mark the national football team's historic, first-ever participation in the 2026 World Cup.

On the sidelines of the Tashkent International Investment Forum, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev hosted Eduardo Menezes, CEO of Air Products.

Ahead of the 5th edition of the Tashkent International Investment Forum, the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev hosted a delegation of major companies from the United States.

President Mirziyoyev signed a decree on naming one of the streets in Tashkent after Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Monday.

In a major move to solidify economic ties between Tashkent and Washington, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has secured a comprehensive investment agreement with top U.S. financial leaders to fund a wave of high-tech mega-projects across Uzbekistan.

A passenger car driven by an unlicensed teenager was involved in a traffic accident in Tashkent. Although no injuries were reported, authorities are stressing that underage driving poses a severe threat to public safety.

Four members of an organized criminal group suspected of extortion have been arrested in the Yunusabad district of Tashkent. The suspects include two school students aged 15 and 16.

The Government of Uzbekistan has proposed establishing a dedicated special economic zone (SEZ) for American companies. Laziz Kudratov, the Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade (MIIT), announced the initiative during the U.S.–Uzbekistan Business Forum, held as part of the Tashkent International Investment Forum.

The President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, accompanied by his wife, is currently on an official visit to Uzbekistan. He was hosted by the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at the Kuksaroy Residence today. The talks were held with the participation of official delegations, the presidential press service reported.

The grand opening ceremony for the Uzbekistan Mahalla (Uzbekistan Neighborhood), Shavkat Mirziyoyev Boulevard, and Tashkent and Samarkand streets—all built by Uzbekistan—took place in the earthquake-hit Arsuz district of Hatay Province, Turkey, the Dunyo news agency reported.

A drug trafficker has been apprehended in the Tashkent province, the State Security Service said in a statement. The suspect, 34, had been a wanted fugitive since 2025 for crimes under Article 246 (Smuggling) and Article 273 (Illegal manufacture, acquisition, storage, and other actions with narcotic drugs, their analogues, or psychotropic substances with the intent to distribute, as well as their illegal sale) of the Criminal Code. He was captured during a joint sting operation conducted with Customs officials in the city of Bekabad, Tashkent province.