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Yodgor Sa'diyev, well-known to Uzbek audiences for his role as Asadbek in the series "Shaytanat", celebrates his 80th birthday on June 12.

On June 12, 2005, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs (1955–2011) delivered his iconic commencement speech at Stanford University, one of the most prestigious institutions in the United States. The speech, later known for its closing line 'Stay hungry. Stay foolish,' is considered one of the most impactful commencement addresses in history.

Oqtosh Avenue Resort is a resort complex located in the foothills of Aktash, known for its healing air, aimed at providing quality family vacations year-round.

A handbag promoted as the 'world's first T. rex leather product' failed to find a buyer at auction on Thursday. The item, made from 'lab-grown T. rex leather,' was unveiled earlier this year at the Artis Zoo Museum in Amsterdam alongside a massive dinosaur skeleton.

ASUS has unveiled the new Zenbook DUO (2026), a dual-screen laptop featuring two 14-inch 3K OLED displays that combine to create a workspace comparable to a 20-inch screen. The updated hinge significantly reduces the gap between the screens.

Every other month, researchers find new uses for GLP-1 agonist drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic — now even as a treatment for substance abuse. This is a classic case of drug repurposing, a technique that saved lives during COVID-19.

A video circulating on social media shows a road rage incident in Tashkent's Uchtepa district, where a male driver is seen verbally abusing a woman who is recording him, attempting to snatch her phone, and lunging at her.

Another safety violation has been recorded at the Tashkent Zoo. According to the administration, two children climbed over the barrier and tried to feed a pony by reaching through the enclosure's bars, resulting in one child being bitten on the hand.

Steven Spielberg's upcoming film "Disclosure Day" (2025) stars Josh O'Connor as a cybersecurity whistleblower determined to reveal the truth about aliens. He teams up with a Kansas City TV meteorologist (Emily Blunt), who is overcome by a mysterious extraterrestrial force during a live broadcast.

The Leipzig Bach Festival has conducted a major poll to determine Johann Sebastian Bach's most beloved cantatas. Over 7,000 Bach fans from 20 countries cast their votes, with the top 50 to be performed at this year's festival from June 11 to 21.

A six-year-old citizen of Uzbekistan died in Istanbul after falling between a tram car and the edge of the platform as he was exiting the vehicle.

Orient Finans Bank has announced a new promotion for its customers. As part of the campaign, 5 winners will be selected, each receiving a travel package for two and the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable journey to one of the most beautiful corners of Southeast Asia.