Leading Uzbek banks reported strong Q1 2026 earnings with rising profits, expanded assets, and diversified income amid increased competition and growing credit risks.
Uzbek and Afghan businesses have secured $300 million in trade agreements, signaling a strategic push toward regional economic integration and diversification.
The BBC plans to cut 10% of its staff over two years, driven by declining license fees and fierce competition, as it accelerates its shift to digital platforms.
The EU's new biometric border system, EES, causes multi-hour delays at airports in six countries, prompting calls for suspension ahead of summer travel season.
The Trump administration wants GM, Ford and other manufacturers to help produce weapons, echoing WWII-era industrial mobilization.