The sports delegation of Uzbekistan participated in the grand opening ceremony of the XIV Winter Paralympic Games at the "Verona Arena" stadium in Italy. The main representatives of the republic were members of the national para-alpine skiing team, Firdavs Hidoyatov and Yulduz Mahmudova.
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree titled "On Additional Measures to Reduce Water Loss in Irrigation and Prevent Water Scarcity." This document aims to enhance the efficient use of water resources and address the water deficit observed in the country, which poses challenges to agricultural and environmental sustainability.
In Tashkent, in the Yashnobod district, an assistant to the district head was arrested while receiving a bribe. This was reported by the State Security Service (SSS). The operational measures were conducted jointly by employees of the SSS Tashkent City Directorate and the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the General Prosecutor's Office.
According to the State Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan, the country's foreign trade turnover in January 2026 reached $5.8 billion, marking an increase of $1.3 billion or 29.2% compared to the same period last year. Export volume stood at $1.69 billion (a 26.7% rise), while import volume surged to $4.14 billion (a 30.3% increase). Consequently, the foreign trade balance recorded a negative deficit of $2.44 billion, significantly higher than the $604.8 million deficit in January of the previous year.
At a video conference chaired by Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry, Azizkhodja Abbaskhodjaev, founder of Grand Pharm Trade, discussed qualitative changes in business operations. According to him, entrepreneurs previously worked in fear of endless inspections and unexpected visits from regulatory bodies, which hampered their activities.
The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan announced a change in the operating hours of methane fueling stations across the country for March 7. On this day, the stations will only be active from 10:00 to 16:00, marking a significant deviation from their regular schedule.
According to data from the State Statistics Committee, inflation in Uzbekistan in February 2026 stood at 0.6%, a figure consistent with the new calculation formula. In annual terms, compared to February 2025, price growth accelerated to 7.3%, up from 7.2% in January. However, a year earlier, in February 2025, annual inflation was higher at 10.1%, with a monthly rate of 0.5%.
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat and ranking member on the Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, announced his intention to launch a perjury investigation into former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, alleging she lied to Congress about the hidden influence her senior adviser Corey Lewandowski had over the agency's contracts. Blumenthal claims Noem falsely denied Lewandowski's role in approving Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spending during a hearing this week, with Democrats purportedly possessing evidence to contradict her testimony.
Former US President Donald Trump, in a statement posted on his TruthSocial social network, rejected any agreements with Iran other than a complete surrender deal. He wrote: “With Iran there will be NO DEAL other than COMPLETE SURRENDER! After that and after a GREAT and ACCEPTABLE leader (or leaders) is chosen in [Iran], we and our terrific and very brave allies and partners will work tirelessly to save Iran from the abyss, make its economy better, bigger, and stronger than ever before.” Trump also added that Iran would have a “great future,” but this claim raises skepticism, recalling his past failed policies.
New research indicates that weight-loss medications based on semaglutide (such as Wegovy and Ozempic) could be mass-produced for as little as $3 (approximately £2.35) per month for the injectable form. Currently, these drugs cost around $200 monthly in the United States and £120 monthly in the United Kingdom. The study, based on shipment records of key ingredients from 2024-2025, employs a methodology previously used to accurately predict prices of generic medicines for HIV, hepatitis C, and certain cancer drugs.
On March 5, 1946, former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill delivered a historic speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, USA, before thousands of listeners, including then-US President Harry Truman. This address, which Churchill termed "The Sinews of Peace," entered history as the "Iron Curtain Speech" or "Fulton Speech." It primarily focused on the post-World War II global order and preventing new conflicts. Churchill called for close cooperation between the United States and the British Commonwealth to preserve peace and also proposed deepening the "special relationship" of English-speaking nations, along with military and strategic collaboration, including through the United Nations (UN).
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan reviewed a presentation on the current status of four planned toll road projects in the country. The presentation detailed projects for the Tashkent–Samarkand, Tashkent–Angren–Kamchik Pass, Tashkent–Charvak, and Urgench–Khiva roads. These initiatives aim to develop the nation's transport infrastructure and stimulate economic growth, but face significant challenges in implementation and funding.