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The Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan announced that from March 10, permission has been granted for bilateral passenger flights to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This decision cancels a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued earlier on March 2, which had banned the transport of citizens from Uzbekistan and neighboring countries to Saudi Arabia until March 18. The ministry's letter emphasized that all restrictions based on passenger type and citizenship have been lifted.

An inspector from the “Fergana Water Supply” enterprise was physically assaulted while performing his official duties in the Fergana Region of Uzbekistan. The incident occurred on March 9 in the Uzbekistan District, where the inspector was conducting a routine check of water meters at a residential property.

Uzbekistan's Special Representative of the President for Afghanistan, Ismatulla Irgashev, held an online meeting with the European Union's Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Gilles Bertrand. The meeting was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

China's annual 'Two Sessions' meetings are underway in Beijing, with thousands of delegates, including members of the National People's Congress, in attendance. The gathering coincides with the launch of the country's 15th Five-Year Plan for 2026–2030. Premier Li Qiang set a GDP growth target of around 4.5–5% for 2026, marking the lowest official goal since 1991, as the government grapples with a significant economic slowdown.

On Monday, Israel targeted a building in Beirut’s southern suburbs, reportedly a branch of the Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Qard Al-Hassan financial institution, as part of an escalation in attacks against organizations linked to the Lebanese group. This move underscores the ongoing regional tensions and Israel's purported efforts to degrade Hezbollah's operational capabilities.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hagset announced today, March 10, that American armed forces will conduct the 'most intense day of strikes' against Iran since the beginning of a military campaign aimed at weakening the republic's military capabilities. He stated that this is war, this is conflict, and the goal is to 'bring the enemy to its knees'.

Forbes magazine has released its list of the world's richest people for 2026, with this year's data setting new historical records. The number of billionaires worldwide has reached 3,428, and their combined wealth is estimated at $20.1 trillion. These figures reflect a significant increase compared to previous years, indicating global economic shifts and market dynamics that are driving a redistribution of wealth.

French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged the European Union's dependence on Russian uranium supplies and identified Uzbekistan as one of the key alternative suppliers. He called for diversifying imports to reduce risks and strengthen the EU's energy security, a move purportedly aimed at enhancing the bloc's sovereignty amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Pakistan has ordered sweeping emergency austerity and fuel conservation measures following disruptions in oil and gas supply caused by the United States-Israel war on Iran and an escalating Middle East conflict. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the measures in a televised address, warning that maritime traffic disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz—a vital waterway for oil trade—have placed Pakistan's economy under direct threat.

Nuuk, Greenland – Ski lift manager Qulu Heilmann rides a snowmobile quickly alongside the cables, but the lift itself is not operating. He has worked here for 25 years, yet this season never opened due to insufficient snow. Heilmann stated, "I have never seen anything like it. It has never happened before."

European Council President Antonio Costa has asserted that Russia is the only country benefiting from the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. He claimed that soaring global energy prices and the diversion of attention from Moscow's four-year conflict with Ukraine are providing additional leverage to the Kremlin.

The German automotive conglomerate Volkswagen Group announced a sharp decline in earnings for 2025. The company's net profit fell by 44% to €6.9 billion (approximately $8 billion) from €12.4 billion in 2024. This marks the group's worst annual performance since 2016, at the height of the fallout from the "Dieselgate" scandal.