Russia's human rights commissioner, Tatyana Moskalkova, has announced readiness to transfer more than three thousand Uzbek citizens serving sentences in Russian prisons to serve their terms in their home country. The convicts themselves have expressed a desire to return, but the process is currently hindered by legal restrictions, as transfer is only possible after Uzbekistan ratifies an international convention.
The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has released the Global Terrorism Index 2026, reporting that Central Asian countries remain among the safest in the world in terms of terrorist threats. The index analyzed 163 nations, with most regional states demonstrating high security performance.
During a training flight of a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft from the Kant airbase in Kyrgyzstan, two training munitions were inadvertently released and fell on wasteland. The incident occurred on March 31 around 17:25 local time, with the Kyrgyz Ministry of Defense reporting no casualties or damage.
Kyrgyzstan has initiated the independent printing of its national currency for the first time in its history, as officially announced by President Sadyr Japarov. He emphasized that the country was previously compelled to outsource currency production to foreign states and pay for it, but this process has now changed.
Georgia's only oil refinery, owned by Black Sea Petroleum (BSP), will completely abandon Russian crude and switch to feedstock from Turkmenistan. Company CEO David Potskhveria stated in an interview with Business Media that this decision is linked to the European Union's ongoing ban on imports of Russian petroleum products.
North Korea (DPRK) is known as one of the world's most closed societies, with its internal regulations and control mechanisms generating widespread interest. According to information from the book "North of the 38th Parallel. How Do They Live in the DPRK?" by Russian orientalist and Korean studies scholar Andrey Lankov, every citizen in the country is required to constantly carry an identity document—the "konminji" or "citizen certificate." This document was introduced in 1946 during Soviet military administration and initially resembled Soviet passports as a 12-page booklet.
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov announced that the republic has, for the first time in its history, established its own production facility for issuing the national currency, the som. Previously, banknotes were manufactured abroad, incurring additional costs for the country. Now, Kyrgyzstan is capable of not only fully meeting domestic demand but also fulfilling orders from other states, a move that could enhance economic sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
Iranian Ambassador to Uzbekistan Mohammad Ali Eskandari, at a press conference in Tashkent, denied rumors about the death of the country's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. He described the circulating information as part of a campaign to destabilize the situation in Iran.
The fifth meeting of the heads of space agencies from member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) took place in Tashkent. The key agenda item was a project to jointly develop and launch a technological satellite involving Uzbekistan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Kyrgyzstan.
The “open war” declared by Pakistan against Afghanistan in late February is escalating tensions along the southern borders of Central Asia. While no direct military threat exists, the conflict presents serious risks for the region, with the distance from the clashes along the Durand Line to Termez being only about 600 kilometers.
Moscow Deputy Mayor for Transport Maxim Liksutov announced that approximately 15,000 electric bicycle couriers have been suspended from work in the capital due to non-compliance with established standards. This move is part of efforts to regulate courier activities and enhance road safety in the city, amid growing concerns over traffic incidents involving delivery personnel.
A delegation from Namangan Region, led by Governor Shavkat Abdurazzakov, has made a visit to Afghanistan. During this visit, meetings, conferences, and negotiations were held aimed at expanding bilateral trade-economic cooperation. The delegation includes deputy governors and over 30 domestic entrepreneurs and investors, which serves to strengthen practical aspects of the partnership.