Susana Roberts

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has released its world rankings following the conclusion of April 2026. According to the updated list, Uzbekistan’s chess players have achieved a historic milestone, with two Uzbek grandmasters entering the world’s Top 5 for the first time in history. Magnus Carlsen (Norway) continues to lead the rankings with a rating of 2840, followed by the American duo Hikaru Nakamura (2792) and Fabiano Caruana (2788). Uzbekistan’s number one, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, maintains 4th place with a rating of 2780...

The international weightlifting tournament, the "Universal Weightlifting Cup," is currently taking place in the city of Apia. Representing the Uzbekistan national team, Ruslan Nurudinov secured first place in the men's under-110 kg weight category...

On April 29, 2026, the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Andrej Babiš, arrived in Uzbekistan for an official visit. The Czech Republic holds a prominent position among Uzbekistan’s partners in Central Europe. The two sides are intensively developing ties in investment, transport, trade, healthcare, education, innovation, and agriculture. By the end of 2025, bilateral trade turnover reached $189.7 million, a threefold increase compared to 2018. Today, more than 40 companies with Czech capital operate in Uzbekistan, and this number continues to grow...

Uzbekistan and Afghanistan have reached an agreement to build a hospital in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif based on a public-private partnership. A delegation from Uzbekistan, led by Minister of Health Asilbek Khudayarov, held a meeting in Mazar-i-Sharif with the Afghan Minister of Health Mawlawi Noor Jalal, the Governor of Balkh Province Muhammad Yusuf Wafa, and other officials. During the negotiations, the parties discussed expanding healthcare cooperation between the two countries, particularly the development of medical infrastructure in Afghanistan...

From April 23 to 25 of this year, an International Para Athletics Grand Prix was held in Rabat, Morocco. In this prestigious competition, which featured nearly 500 athletes from 57 countries, the national team of Uzbekistan secured a total of 12 medals. Notably, Sevinchbek Husanov (T12 class), a lecturer at the Department of Sports Activities at Karshi State University, won a bronze medal in the long jump event...

To enhance the efficiency of railway infrastructure and increase freight wagon handling capacity, a new 1,000-meter railway branch has been constructed at Naibabad station in the shortest possible time. The project was executed by specialists from JSC "Uzbekistan Railways" and LLC "Sogdiana Trans". This new track section will significantly boost the station’s throughput capacity and accelerate loading and unloading operations. Against the backdrop of rapidly growing freight volumes between Uzbekistan...

On April 20, the Sixth International Industrial Exhibition "INNOPROM. Central Asia" started in Tashkent, which is one of the key platforms for the development of industrial cooperation in the Eurasian region. At the current exhibition, about 100 companies from Uzbekistan and around 250 companies from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and China are presenting their innovations. The exposition covers a wide range of modern technologies for various industries, including solutions for improving the urban environment and transport infrastructure, as well as complex industrial equipment...

NICOSIA, CYPRUS— In a masterclass of strategic brilliance and youthful nerves of steel, 20-year-old Uzbek Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov has officially won the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament with one round to spare. By securing the top spot in one of the most grueling tournaments in the chess world, Sindarov has earned the right to challenge the reigning World Champion, Dommaraju Gukesh, for the throne later this year. A Dominant Run from Start to Finish From the opening bell in Cyprus, Sindarov established himself not just as a participant but as the pace-setter...

Construction of Shakhrisabz Airport commenced in 1978, and the facility was commissioned for operation in 1983. In accordance with the implementation of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PQ-376, dated November 28, 2023, "On measures to establish modern service and tourism facilities in the mountainous-recreational areas of the Kashkadarya region," "Uzbekistan Airports" JSC has undertaken comprehensive measures at Shakhrisabz Airport. These include developing the necessary...

At the ongoing Asian Freestyle Wrestling Championship in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Sherzod Poyonov from Kashkadarya performed successfully and won a bronze medal in the weight category up to 97 kg. In the decisive match for 3rd place, the...

At the invitation of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Uzbekistan on a working visit. The meeting of the leaders took place in the ancient city of Bukhara, the former capital of the Shaybanids. Earlier, a meeting between the presidents of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan was also held in Bukhara. The choice of the historical city and the joint visit to architectural monuments and shrines set a special tone for the negotiations, giving them an informal format and emphasizing the importance of a shared cultural heritage...

On March 26–27, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon paid a state visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan. As part of the visit, a Business Forum, a joint exhibition of products, Days of Tajik Culture, and an artistic program titled “Evening of Friendship” were held with the participation of the heads of state of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Following the regional trade forum between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, more than 20 new cooperation documents were signed. The leaders of the two countries also took part in the ceremony launching 10 joint projects...