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Two teenagers have been arrested in New Zealand's Southland region after accidentally leaving a backpack containing cannabis and thousands of dollars in cash outside a charity shop. Police reported that a shop volunteer noticed a strong odor emanating from the backpack, which had been placed in the donation area, leading to the discovery of several plastic bags holding 43.2g of marijuana and NZ$3,700 (approximately US$2,200) in banknotes.

Iran's Prosecutor General has announced the confiscation of all assets belonging to citizens who support the actions of the United States and Israel against Iran. In an official statement, this measure was described as a warning to Iranians abroad "expressing solidarity, support, or cooperating with the American-Zionist (Israeli) enemy in various ways".

Artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against the US regime, challenging its designation as a "supply chain risk". The legal action follows a public dispute between Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, stemming from the company's refusal to allow the military unfettered access to its AI tools, which allegedly include restrictions on lethal autonomous warfare and mass surveillance of Americans.

India's parliament has officially announced the formation of an 'India-Uzbekistan' Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group. This new structure is aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries, which has been actively developing in recent years across economics, technology, culture, and education.

The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Egypt assisted a citizen who found herself in a difficult situation in Mauritania with her two-year-old child and without documents. According to reports, all necessary documents for the mother and child's return to Uzbekistan were processed urgently.

The G7 nations have stated they are prepared to take "necessary measures" to support global energy supply following the US-Israel war with Iran, which has sent oil prices surging. However, a virtual meeting of G7 finance ministers and the International Energy Agency (IEA) concluded without an agreement to release strategic crude reserves. Fatih Birol, head of the IEA, warned that global oil markets "have deteriorated in recent days," citing challenges in transit through the Strait of Hormuz and a substantial curtailment of oil production, which he said is creating significant and growing market risks.

Los Angeles police have arrested a 35-year-old woman suspected of firing multiple gunshots at superstar singer Rihanna's home in Beverly Hills on Sunday. The incident occurred around 1:15 PM local time, with no injuries reported, but bullet holes were found in the mansion's front gate.

The major Dutch construction company MMBS Groep has announced plans to hire up to 6,000 workers and specialists from Uzbekistan in the near future. This was revealed during a meeting between the company's leadership and Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Brussels, Gayrat Fozilov. The meeting, which also included the manager of the Bouwmensen Amsterdam education center, focused on strengthening cooperation in labor migration, simplifying visa procedures, and developing labor migration programs between Uzbekistan and the Netherlands.

According to the National Committee on Statistics, Uzbekistan's export volume in January 2026 amounted to $1.7 billion. This figure represents a 26.7 percent increase compared to the same period last year, indicating a positive trend in economic growth.

Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has accused the United States and South Korea of “destroying the stability” of East Asia. Her remarks came as the two countries commenced their annual 10-day joint military exercises, known as “Freedom Shield,” on the Korean Peninsula, which she claims pose a direct threat to North Korea's security.

Surging energy prices caused by the US-Israel war on Iran are rippling across the United States economy, heaping further strain on consumers at a time when cost-of-living issues are already a primary concern. The price of crude oil increased from about $67 per barrel before the war began on February 28 to nearly $97 on Monday, as the conflict disrupts production and transport in one of the most energy-rich regions on earth. Oil temporarily passed $100 per barrel on Sunday before slightly easing back.

The National Art Museum named after Bogdan and Varvara Khanenko in Kyiv, Ukraine, holds unique exhibits related to Amir Timur and the culture of the Timurid era. The museum’s collection includes approximately 40 items from this period, such as glazed hemispherical ceramic pieces: bowls and tableware decorated with black, blue, and turquoise patterns under transparent glaze.