Four more citizens of Uzbekistan died in Turkey after consuming counterfeit alcohol.

During 2024, the bodies of 483 Uzbeks were returned to Uzbekistan from abroad.

According to the Kyrgyz Census Department, more than 23,000 Russian citizens applied for Kyrgyz citizenship in 2024.

In Istanbul, 88 people have been hospitalized in the last 96 hours due to poisoning from counterfeit alcohol. According to official data, 33 patients have died among those who have sought medical care.

A 49-year-old Uyghur woman in China has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for teaching verses from the Quran to her children and a neighbor. She was charged with "illegal clandestine religious activities," according to a police statement.

A meeting between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed Al Nahyan was held at the Qasr al-Shati residence in Abu Dhabi.

Turkey has successfully launched five satellites into space, further strengthening its space capabilities. Among them is the first satellite of Fergana

Cases of poisoning due to the distribution of counterfeit alcohol have been observed in Istanbul. In the last 24 hours, 38 people have been poisoned, 11 of whom have died. Among the deceased are 6 citizens of Uzbekistan.

The Competition Committee investigated the legality of advertisements in accordance with the requirements of the Law "On Advertising". As a result of the inspections, financial fines were imposed on 10 tour operators in the Andijan, Namangan, Samarkand, and Khorezm regions.

The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis adopted a law on the legalization of betting activities in Uzbekistan. According to the document, online gambling and betting activities will be allowed from January 1, 2025.