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Canada hosts Uzbekistan in a June friendly in Edmonton as both nations gear up for the 2026 World Cup; Canada, pursuing a third appearance, relies on Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David while Uzbekistan eyes a historic debut, with Canada favored to win and multiple viewing options listed.
Gulnara Karimova, daughter of Uzbekistan's former president Islam Karimov, is slated to stand trial in Switzerland on corruption-related charges linked to international business deals.
Archaeologists in northeastern Uzbekistan uncovered 80,000-year-old micropoint arrowheads at the Obi-Rakhmat rock shelter, potentially the oldest known arrowheads and evidence that Neanderthals or early Homo sapiens used bow-and-arrow technology far earlier than previously thought, pushing back the timeline by about 6,000 years and prompting new questions about early human migration and interactions.
Plug Power and Allied Green have expanded their partnership with a new 2 GW electrolyzer deal in Uzbekistan, supporting a $5.5 billion green chemical plant producing sustainable fuels, which builds on their existing 3 GW commitment in Australia, totaling a 5 GW global partnership aimed at decarbonization.
Turkey has captured and deported three Uzbek nationals suspected of killing Rabbi Tzvi Kogan in the UAE. The suspects fled to Turkey after the alleged murder, prompting the UAE to request Turkey's assistance. Turkish authorities apprehended the individuals in Istanbul and extradited them back to the UAE to face charges. The incident comes amid strained Turkish-Israeli relations following recent geopolitical tensions.
A Wisconsin man, Ryan Borgwardt, faked his own death in a kayaking accident and is believed to be in Uzbekistan. Authorities are in contact with him, urging him to return to the U.S. to reunite with his family. Borgwardt staged his disappearance by dumping his phone in Green Lake and traveling through Canada to Uzbekistan. While no criminal charges have been filed, officials hope he will return voluntarily, especially with the upcoming holidays.
Russia and Uzbekistan have signed an agreement for Russia to build Central Asia's first nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, with six reactors totaling 330 megawatts. The project aims to leverage Uzbekistan's uranium reserves and increase Russia's influence in the region. The deal was finalized during talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Uzbek leader Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent. Putin also pledged to boost gas deliveries to Uzbekistan, reflecting Russia's efforts to strengthen ties amid ongoing tensions with the West over the Ukraine conflict.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Uzbekistan for talks with President Shavkay Mirziyoyev to deepen bilateral relations, marking his third foreign trip since his fifth-term inauguration.
Oksana Chusovitina, the 48-year-old gymnast from Uzbekistan, will not compete in her ninth Olympic Games due to an injury sustained during podium training at the Asian Gymnastics Championships. Chusovitina, who holds records for most Olympic appearances and oldest gymnast to compete at the Olympics, announced the news on Instagram, expressing her disappointment but encouraging support for her teammates. This likely marks the end of her illustrious Olympic career.
China has upgraded its diplomatic ties with Uzbekistan to an "all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership" and proposed closer cooperation on various projects, including the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway to create a new trade route bypassing Russia. This move comes as shippers seek alternatives to the existing overland link via Russia due to sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine. The railway project aims to facilitate faster freight transport between China and Europe, although details regarding financing, technical aspects, and the route itself remain unclear.
The Aral Sea, once the world's fourth-largest inland body of water, has drastically shrunk to less than a quarter of its former size, leaving behind a vast desert and ghost towns. Former fishermen in Muynak, Uzbekistan, reminisce about the thriving fish market and the bounty that provided for their families. The sea's disappearance, caused by both nature and human activities such as irrigation, has led to the closure of resorts and the decline of the region's population. The fishermen paint their memories of the Aral, while others mark their graves with anchors or lighthouses as a reminder of their lost livelihoods.
French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in an effort to secure uranium for France's nuclear plants and expand French influence in the region. With geopolitical tensions rising with current major suppliers Niger and Russia, Macron aims to anticipate concerns over the reliability of uranium imports. The EU has seen a decrease in uranium imports from Russia while increasing imports from Kazakhstan. French nuclear firm Orano is active in both countries, and new contracts and business partnerships are expected to be announced during the trip. The visit also highlights the competition between the EU and China for influence in the region through investment programs.
Gulnara Karimova, known as the "Princess of Uzbekistan," has been accused by Swiss authorities of leading an international crime organization that laundered hundreds of millions of dollars. She is accused of stealing money from Uzbekistan, bribing executives and government officials, and using various companies and bank accounts in Switzerland to launder the funds. Karimova, who had diplomatic immunity for years, is currently imprisoned in Uzbekistan and has been indicted in Switzerland on charges of heading the alleged crime syndicate. Her organization, known as "The Office," allegedly consisted of over 100 legitimate companies working to hide stolen money. Karimova denies the charges and her lawyers claim she has been held in arbitrary detention and deprived of basic rights.
Switzerland's federal prosecutor has indicted Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of Uzbekistan's former president, accusing her of leading a criminal organization called "The Office" and accepting bribes from telecoms companies. The organization allegedly funneled hundreds of millions of dollars through bank accounts in multiple countries, with Karimova being the true beneficiary. Over 340 million Swiss francs ($370 million) have already been confiscated, and more than 440 million francs of assets remain under seizure. Karimova, who is currently in prison in Uzbekistan, denies the allegations and plans to fight for her acquittal.
The self-proclaimed "Princess of Uzbekistan" has been indicted as the alleged boss of a crime syndicate. The indictment accuses her of being involved in organized crime activities.