Uzbeks in trouble abroad to get help through the Online Mahalla platform
At a 2 November meeting the president put special focus on protecting the rights of citizens abroad: those in difficulty can leave a message on the Online Mahalla platform, and ambassadors will personally take up the case when needed; the system launches within 10 days.
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US oil firms made $130bn in profit during the Iran war as household bills surged
According to Al Jazeera, US oil and gas firms earned more than $130bn in profit from April to September; Americans spent an extra $150bn on fuel, over $1,150 per household.
Mirziyoyev orders overhaul of labour migration: 'We need quality, not numbers'
At a 2 November meeting the president ordered better public awareness of overseas jobs, a migration centre in every region, and vocational and German-language training for young people; Germany requested 45,000 specialists but hired only 2,000.
The U.S. Visitor Visa (B-1/B-2): How Tourist and Business Travel Is Arranged
An Uzbekistan citizen travelling to the U.S. for tourism, to visit relatives, or for business needs a B-1/B-2 visa — because Uzbekistan is not in the visa-free program (Visa Waiver / ESTA). Here is a practical guide to the DS-160 form, the $185 fee, the interview, and how long you may stay.
Uzbekistan and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: From the Shanghai Five to the SCO (1996–2001)
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) grew out of the 'Shanghai Five', formed in 1996 by China, Russia, and three Central Asian states. When Uzbekistan joined on 15 June 2001, the group became the SCO and Uzbekistan became one of its founding members. Here is that history — with precise dates and facts.
Cyberattack hits emergency-alert apps in Ukraine and Russia: fake nuclear warning in Kyiv
On Sunday both countries' emergency-alert mobile apps were hit by cyberattacks; users in Ukraine received a false warning of a nuclear radiation danger in Kyiv, while Russia said its ministry app had been breached.
Islamic Finance Contracts Explained: Murabaha, Ijara, Mudaraba, Musharaka and More
An Islamic bank does not lend money and charge interest — it earns through contracts of trade, leasing, or partnership. Here are the main Islamic finance contracts — murabaha, ijara, mudaraba, musharaka, salam, istisna, and qard hasan — explained in plain language.
Refugees After the 2005 Andijan Events: The UNHCR Evacuation and a New Diaspora in the West
After the May 2005 events in Andijan, a group of Uzbek refugees crossed into neighbouring Kyrgyzstan. UNHCR airlifted 439 of them to Romania, and they were resettled to the United States, Canada, Australia, and European countries — forming a distinct wave of the Uzbek political diaspora in the West. Documented facts only.
Islamophobia ramps up before Texas midterms as Muslims push to vote
Texas lawmakers' 'Sharia-free Texas' caucus has drawn 38 members in the 150-seat chamber and the congressional 'Sharia-Free America' caucus 68; Governor Greg Abbott has vowed to ban Sharia while Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued to dissolve CAIR. Muslims are under 2% of the Texas population.
The 1944 Deportation of the Meskhetian Turks to Central Asia: Life in Uzbekistan and the Blocked Road Home
In November 1944 Stalin's regime deported the Meskhetian Turks, Kurds, and Hemshils from the Meskheti region of Georgia on the Turkish border to Central Asia. Roughly 90,000-115,000 people were removed, and tens of thousands died in transit and in the first years. Here is the documented history of their homeland, the deportation order, life under the special-settlement regime in Uzbekistan, and the return to Georgia that stayed closed.
North Korea tests cluster warhead for tactical ballistic missiles
Pyongyang said its "Type-2 standard" cluster warhead could devastate a target area of about 12–13 hectares; the test was guided by Central Military Commission member Kim Jong-sik.
Sunni and Shia Islam: Their Differences, Historical Origins, and Schools
Islam's two main branches — Sunni and Shia — grew out of the question of who should lead the community after the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Here are the history of that split, the main theological and legal differences, the schools, the rough global distribution, and the situation in Uzbekistan and Central Asia — set out neutrally and respectfully.
How the World Trade Organization (WTO) Works and Uzbekistan's Membership: An Explainer
The WTO is the international body that sets the rules of world trade, built on tariff reduction and non-discrimination. Here is how it was created, how it is structured, how it settles disputes, and where Uzbekistan's accession bid — ongoing since 1994 — now stands.