Society

A comprehensive exhibition titled “Echoes of Silk Road Merchants: Samarkand Monuments and Eurasian Connections” has opened at the National Museum of Ethnology in Osaka, Japan. Organized by the Foundation for the Development of Culture and Arts, the display features over 200 exhibits, primarily archaeological finds from the Kafir-kala site in the Samarkand region. This marks the first exhibition organized by the Uzbek government at this museum, highlighting the results of collaborative scientific efforts between Uzbek and Japanese researchers.

New scientific studies reveal that dogs were companions to humans thousands of years before the end of the last ice age. Papers published in the prestigious journal Nature on Wednesday identify the remains of a female puppy that lived approximately 15,800 years ago in present-day Turkey as the earliest-known dog. The discovery pushes back the timeline by nearly 5,000 years compared to the previously known oldest dog.

Excavations at St. Peter and Paul Church in Maastricht, the Netherlands, have uncovered skeletal remains that may belong to the legendary French musketeer d’Artagnan. Church deacon Jos Valke stated he is 99% certain the skeleton is that of Charles de Batz de Castelmore, known as Count d’Artagnan, a close aide to France’s Sun King Louis XIV who was killed during the Siege of Maastricht in 1673 and later immortalized in Alexandre Dumas’ adventure novels.

Globally, people grappling with mental health issues require the services of qualified psychologists. However, an army of 'psychologists' flooding Instagram is managing a multi-million audience, selling their services at arbitrary prices and in any form. Dr. Gavkhar Darvish, a Doctor of Medical Sciences and psychotherapist, notes that this has become a marketing trick.

In the "Kurgan" neighborhood of Zaamin district, Jizzakh region, the driver of a Cobalt car lost control in mountainous terrain and drove to the edge of a cliff, creating a dangerous situation. The incident occurred on March 24.

An 11-year-old talented singer from Uzbekistan, Yasmina Khusniddinova, has successfully advanced to the next round of the popular British show "Britain's Got Talent" after receiving four "yes" votes from the judges. Her performance was featured on the show's official YouTube channel, where she sang "Never Enough", captivating the audience and panel during the audition in Blackpool, UK, showcasing her vocal prowess and stage presence.

In Tashkent, an individual has been arrested for allegedly promising to arrange a "business visa" for travel to the United States and receiving $75,000 in return. According to the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the Prosecutor General's Office, during an operational measure conducted jointly by the Sergeli district department and other law enforcement agencies, the suspect, identified as Sh.A., was caught with material evidence while taking money from citizen M.O., whom he purportedly promised to help obtain a visa through acquaintances in high positions.

11-year-old Yasmina Husniddinova from Uzbekistan has participated in the casting for the 19th season of one of the world’s most famous talent shows, Britain’s Got Talent (BGT). Footage of her performance was released on March 24 in the “BGT Unseen” segment on the show’s official YouTube channel. Taking the stage, Yasmina briefly introduced herself, noting that she came to the UK from Uzbekistan with her family, and performed the song “Never Enough” from the film “The Greatest Showman”.

In January-February 2026, Uzbekistan received nearly 1.77 million foreign tourists, an increase of 441,000 people or 33% compared to the same period last year. The statistical data indicates a significant surge in tourist arrivals, reflecting ongoing efforts to boost the country's appeal as a destination.

A court in Tashkent has sentenced a 46-year-old man from Bukhara Region for sexually harassing two underage girls and resisting law enforcement officers. The incident occurred on the morning of February 24 in a city park, where the accused, under the influence of alcohol, pursued the girls and shouted sexually explicit insults at them.

A tragic incident in the Urta-Chirchik district of Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan, has claimed the lives of three members of a single family due to carbon monoxide poisoning. On March 21, the victims—a 79-year-old woman, her 37-year-old granddaughter, and her 17-year-old great-grandson—were found dead in a private house in the "Yangi Turmush" neighborhood, where they had moved just three days prior.

In the O‘rta Chirchiq district of Tashkent region, three members of a single family have died from household gas poisoning, according to a report by Hayot Shamsutdinov, press secretary of the General Prosecutor's Office, to Gazeta.uz. The household where the incident occurred was home to a 79-year-old woman identified as M.S., her 37-year-old granddaughter D.Yu., and her 17-year-old grandson M.J.