The spokesman for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Shohrukh Giyasov, who was responsible for spreading such unfounded news about the teacher, also admitted his mistake. He said that Mubashshir Ahmad is not suspected of a crime under Article 244-2 of the Criminal Code, and that a technical error was made in spreading the information.

An Uzbek national suspected of planning simultaneous attacks on Jewish schools and synagogues in Turkey and abroad has been arrested in Istanbul. The suspect, who entered Turkey via European countries, was exposed for his correspondence with terrorist groups and placed under surveillance.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan stated that it is cooperating with the United States to ensure the safety of citizens being deported from the United States to various countries. In particular, the American side has been asked for information about Uzbeks being sent to Costa Rica and Panama.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has called for a nationwide referendum on amending the country's current constitution, a move that could help pave the way for a peace deal with Armenia's arch-rival Azerbaijan, Reuters reported.

The Islamic Development Bank will allocate nearly $300 million to improve education and road infrastructure in Uzbekistan. A total of 58 schools based on inclusive education requirements will be built under the grant agreements. The A-373 highway passing through Syrdarya region will also be reconstructed.

The historic Orifjonboy Mosque, which was converted into a gallery in Tashkent City, located in the ancient Oqchi neighborhood of Tashkent, has reopened for prayers. However, the mosque does not yet have an ablution facility.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation led by the Minister of Hajj and Umrah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Tawfiq bin Fawzan, who is in Uzbekistan. The Minister presented Mirziyoyev with a piece of the Kiswa, the sacred Kaaba shroud, as a gift from Saudi Arabia's King Salman Al Saud to the people of Uzbekistan.

The Quran recitation competition held in Kazan amazed not only ordinary spectators, but also the jury, says Ilnur Vafin, imam-khatib of the Ravza mosque. According to him, the competition was held for the second year in a row, and the participants have achieved great success over the year. For example, those who memorized 10 surahs last year have now managed to memorize half of the 30 surahs, and some have even managed to memorize the entire surah.

Tomorrow, February 20, the fourth plenary session of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis will consider the law on approving the concept of state policy in the religious sphere.