In 2024, the international charity running series Samarkand Marathon will celebrate its fifth anniversary with the mountain festival Sky Camp Bo'stonliq featuring various activities like trail running and yoga.
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Former diplomat Kadyr Yusupov, who was sentenced to 5.5 years for treason, has been released after serving his term in Uzbekistan. Yusupov, a former employee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was detained in 2018 after confessing to treason following a suicide attempt.
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The UN General Assembly approved the resolution establishing June 10 as the International Day of Dialogue among Civilizations to promote global solidarity and mutual respect for cultural diversity.
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Peter Facinelli, known for his role in "Twilight," is set to headline Comic Con Tashkent on June 15-16, with other notable roles including Maxwell Lord in "Supergirl" and Dr. Fitch Cooper in "Nurse Jackie."
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Uzbekistan received $197.84 million in humanitarian aid in 2023, with the majority allocated to healthcare. The aid came from 30 countries, with the top five contributors being Germany, China, USA, Belgium, and Switzerland.
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Uzbekistan's President Mirziyoyev and Russia's President Putin discussed enhancing their comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance, focusing on expanding cooperation in various sectors, including trade and energy.
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Uzbekistan extends the validity period of the maximum retail price of methane at car compressor filling stations for passenger cars until August 1, with an increased price of 1800 sum per cubic meter starting from June 1.
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The World Bank has approved a $100 million loan for Uzbekistan to enhance social services for vulnerable population groups, focusing on creating a more inclusive and accessible support system.
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President of Russia Vladimir Putin visits Uzbekistan for a state visit, focusing on strengthening the strategic partnership and alliance between the two countries.
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Asia was identified as the region most vulnerable to weather, climate, and hydrological disasters in 2023, with extreme events like floods, storms, and heatwaves exacerbated by climate change according to a new report by the WMO.
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