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SOCIETY
“Dear customer: your tariff is rising again” – why we’re paying for data we don’t even use
Another SMS. Another tariff increase. Another explanation that sounds generous on paper but feels quite different in reality.
SOCIETY
Uzbek student reports sexual harassment during FLEX exchange program in the United States
An Uzbek schoolgirl who traveled to the United States under the FLEX cultural exchange program reported being subjected to sexual harassment by a member of her host family. The girl has since been returned to Uzbekistan, while the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent says it remains in contact with her family and is monitoring the situation.
POLITICS
Iranian ambassador to Uzbekistan comments on Middle East crisis, casualties, and death of Supreme Leader
Iran has not asked for military or political assistance from any country and intends to rely on its own capabilities in the ongoing conflict, the Iranian ambassador to Uzbekistan said during a meeting with journalists in Tashkent.
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UzLiDeP calls for cheaper and more secure alternatives to SMS banking alerts
BUSINESS | 18:59
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Tashkent business owners decry forced signage removals under new design code
BUSINESS | 18:26
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Central Bank of Uzbekistan keeps key rate at 14% to curb inflation risks
BUSINESS | 17:20
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Hajj 2026 season for Uzbekistan to commence on May 2
SOCIETY | 17:14
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Uzbekistan’s National Investment Fund launches dual IPO in Tashkent and London
POLITICS | 14:58
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Man jailed for rifle attack on shop assistant at Kamchik Pass
SOCIETY | 12:09
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Uzbekistan drafts animal welfare law after public outcry
POLITICS | 11:52
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Family ties remain strong in Uzbekistan as divorce rates stay below international averages
SOCIETY | 11:45
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Uzbekistan to introduce legal accountability for citizens facilitating cybercrime
SOCIETY | 11:30
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Fergana region to launch $300 million in tourism projects by 2027
TOURISM | 09:46
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Uzbekistan investigates alleged leak of state employee data on underground forums
POLITICS | 09:39
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State aid announced for tuition costs of students in Social Registry families
SOCIETY | 09:37