Uzbekistan launches 'Samarkand-2028' AI-powered Earth observation satellite
Uzbekistan has successfully launched the Samarkand-2028 hyperspectral Earth observation satellite into orbit, marking a major milestone in the country...
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The United States granted Iran 60 days of sanctions relief on Monday after fresh talks under a fragile peace agreement, while officials reported a continued lull in fighting in Lebanon. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump warned Iran to honour its commitments as negotiators worked towards a permanent deal.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged new attacks overnight, as six people were reportedly injured across Ukraine and air raid sirens briefly sounded in Kyiv. The strikes came as Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy and transport infrastructure added to fuel shortages in parts of Russia.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country must continue strengthening its nuclear arsenal to deal with an increasingly unstable global security environment, accusing the United States and its allies of escalating tensions. Kim also rejected the prospect of denuclearisation talks, reaffirming Pyongyang's position as a nuclear weapons state while calling for further military modernisation.
European leaders paid tribute to Keir Starmer after the outgoing British prime minister announced he would step down, praising his role in repairing relations with the European Union and maintaining strong backing for Ukraine. Although his popularity waned at home, Starmer was widely regarded abroad as a dependable partner who helped restore cooperation between Britain and its European allies in the years after Brexit.
Messi, Haaland and Mbappe star as Algeria stay alive
Algeria kept their World Cup hopes alive by coming from behind to beat Jordan 2-1 and eliminate the tournament debutants, while Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe scored doubles as Norway and France booked their places in the last 32. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi became the tournament's all-time leading scorer in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria.
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Tehran had made plans to strike sites in Ukraine after Kyiv attacked an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea, a senior Iranian military adviser has said. Iran refrained from taking action after Kyiv said the strike was a mistake, Mohsen Rezaei told the state IRIB TV channel.
U.S. President Donald Trump said there was an "all-day negotiation" on Tuesday with Iran, characterising the talks positively while also threatening to hit Iran "really hard" if a deal was not reached.
Nauru, the world’s third smallest country, has changed its name to Naoero, the Pacific island nation’s President said. The new name corresponds to the spelling and pronunciation in the national language.
The U.S. has made its visa bond programme permanent for citizens of 50 countries, requiring some business and tourist visa applicants to pay refundable deposits of up to $20,000. Several Central Asian countries remain on the list, but Uzbekistan is not.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed the country's ambassadors to Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and several other countries. The removals came after a speech on Monday in which he said embassies would be judged on their effectiveness in securing weapons for Ukraine.
Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have begun implementing a landmark 2022 border agreement, launching a land exchange to complete the demarcation of their shared frontier and pave the way for new infrastructure projects.
A new Ebola treatment centre is due to open this week in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as authorities battle the country's largest and fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak on record. Officials hope the new facility will ease pressure on an overstretched healthcare system.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israeli forces will not withdraw from their current positions in Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed, casting further doubt on a U.S.-backed proposal aimed at ending the war.
Turkish top-tier side Trabzonspor said they have begun transfer negotiations with Mohamed Salah, with the club chairman adding they hoped to sign the Egyptian forward later this week.
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