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Presidential Administration sees new appointments and returns

Muzaffar Komilov returns to the administration; Javlon Vakhabov appointed deputy to Abdulaziz Kamilov, and Rustam Kamilov becomes deputy to Ruslanbek Davletov. Pulat Bobojonov, Abdusalom Azizov, Galina Saidova, Obid Hakimov, and Bahodir Toshmatov retain their posts.

SOCIETY

Uzbekistan and 148 UN member states demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

BUSINESS

Green goals: How can Uzbekistan prepare its youth for a clean economy?

SOCIETY

Uzbekistan turns to China for new generation fighter jets amid shifting alliances

POLITICS

From forgotten to frontline: Does Central Asia really matter now?

SOCIETY

Tashkent kindergarten abuse scandal: Cover-up attempt causes public outcry, owner linked to government official

SOCIETY

Assassination attempt on Komil Allamjonov: Doniyor Toshkhujayev sentenced to 7 years, Javlon Yunusov to 18 years

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POLITICS

Trump administration pushes Azerbaijan and Central Asia toward Abraham Accords, Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry responds

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is engaging Azerbaijan and select Central Asian countries to join the Abraham Accords, a series of agreements aimed at normalizing relations with Israel. According to Reuters, citing five sources familiar with the matter, this initiative is primarily symbolic but seeks to deepen ties with Israel.

TOURISM

Uzbekistan considers broader visa-free access under 2040 tourism strategy

Reformatics, a global consulting firm, has presented an interim report on the development of Uzbekistan’s tourism strategy through 2040, according to the Agency for Strategic Reforms.

SOCIETY

Prosecutorial misconduct: Woman illegally detained in Almazar district for over 80 days

Despite constitutional guarantees that no one may be detained without legal grounds, a woman suspected of fraud has been held in Almazar district without justification for at least 80 days due to the negligence of the district prosecutor. The Ombudsman, tasked with protecting human rights, has limited its response to forwarding complaints to the investigative authorities.

Uzbekistan begins repatriation campaign for citizens stranded abroad

Uzbekistan has launched a humanitarian charity campaign titled “Returning Home”, which will run from July 30 to August 30, aimed at repatriating citizens living in difficult conditions abroad. The initiative was announced by the Agency for External Labor Migration.