The Uzbekistan national team suffered a 5–0 defeat to Portugal in the second round of the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It was the team's second match at the tournament, which marks Uzbekistan's first-ever appearance on football's biggest stage.
Scientists from Turkmenistan and China have completed a joint expedition to the Karakum Desert, where they studied local ecosystems and the impacts of desertification.
Kyrgyz environmental activist Andrey Panaev has embarked on a unique journey, walking from Karakol to Bishkek to raise awareness about environmental protection and the importance of expanding green spaces.
Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan, paid a working visit to Kazakhstan, where she met with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and several senior Kazakh officials.
Representatives of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan met in Bishkek to discuss water and energy cooperation.
During a meeting, Mongolia’s Deputy Prime Minister Nomtoibayar Nyamtaishir and Kazakhstan’s First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Aizhan Bizhanova discussed prospects for strengthening bilateral ties. The parties identified key areas of cooperation and agreed to intensify joint efforts.
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan will issue commemorative gold and silver coins celebrating the national team's historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF 2026) was held in Tashkent from June 16 to 18.
Amid a global decline in peacefulness, Uzbekistan has significantly improved its position in the Global Peace Index (GPI) and emerged as the safest country in Central Asia.
Kazakhstan’s Amanat party is merging with the pro-presidential Adilet party, a decision made ahead of parliamentary elections that will be held following the reorganization of parliament under the country’s new Constitution.
