The United States government has introduced temporary restrictions on the return of American citizens from the Democratic Republic of Congo because the Ebola virus is spreading in that country.
Under the new regulations, US citizens in Congo can only fly to the US after spending at least 21 days in a third country. During this period, they will receive consular assistance from the Department of State.
According to official data, the number of infected people in Congo has reached 1,926, and the death toll is 702. The virus has spread across several provinces of the country.
The U.S. Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported the detection of US citizens infected with the Ebola virus. One such citizen is undergoing treatment in Germany.
Based on a decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, it was decided that Dilnoza Farhod Primkulova, a specialist in the rolling complex of the 'Uzbekistan Metallurgical Plant' joint-stock company, should be awarded the State Award named after Zulfiya.
This award is based on Dilnoza Farhod Primkulova setting an example through her diligence, knowledge and skills, work ethic, and patriotism. She makes a significant contribution to developing the metallurgical sector in her country, increasing production efficiency, and expanding the participation of women in industry.
Additionally, Dilnoza Farhod Primkulova actively participates in the national reading movement. Furthermore, she shows particular talent in strengthening the spiritual and educational foundations of society and promoting goodness and humanity through creative works in the field of literature.
The information agency 'BelTA' reported that Uzbekistan has entered the top five countries for exchange trading with Belarus, based on the press service of the Universal Commodity Exchange.
By the end of the first half of 2026, the republic's companies ranked fourth globally in terms of transaction volume on this exchange. During a specific period, the turnover of Uzbek entrepreneurs exceeded 66 million dollars, which is 21% more compared to January-June 2025.
There was also an increase in the number of residents of the republic registered on the exchange: from 201 people in July last year to 281 people in July of this year. This information was announced during a trilateral meeting of representatives of Belarus and Uzbekistan held in Minsk.
According to Roman Yaniv, chief press secretary of the UCTB, Uzbek business shows active interest in the Belarusian commodity market, using exchange trading primarily as a means of procurement. He noted that most transactions with Uzbeks are related to product imports.
Traditionally, high demand is observed for timber, which was supplied to the partner country during the year in the volume of 69% of the total goods. Additionally, agricultural trade is actively developing. The volume of dry milk trade increased by 1.5 times compared to the first half of last year, reaching 17.1 million dollars, and the volume of butter trade grew 15 times, amounting to 1.2 million dollars.
There is high potential to expand the list of Uzbek goods sold through the exchange. An important step in this direction was the signing of a contract worth 1.3 million dollars in June, when a major clothing producer sold its products on our exchange for the first time. Furthermore, textile companies have regularly been purchasing cotton and other types of threads produced in Uzbekistan for two years now.
Another area of development for exchange trading is the mutual supply of agricultural products. This process includes the supply of meat products and feed from Belarus, as well as food raw materials and some additional materials from Uzbekistan.
The Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange, established in 2004, began its first trading in June 2005. One of the main functions of this exchange, which is one of the largest in Eastern Europe, is to assist local enterprises in exporting their products and foreign companies in entering the Belarusian market. The institution trades a wide range of goods, including metals, forestry, agriculture, industry, and consumer goods.
>The aircraft traveling on the Bishkek–Ush route was unable to take off due to a technical malfunction that occurred during the acceleration procedure. As a result of the incident, a temporary suspension of flights was announced at the airport.
According to information provided by JSC 'Kyrgyzstan Airports', during acceleration, one of the rear landing gear assemblies of the aircraft broke, leading to the aircraft tipping towards the left wing. There were only 187 people on board: 181 passengers, 2 pilots, and 4 flight attendants.
Passengers were evacuated through the emergency exit. Although there were no serious injuries, some passengers sustained minor injuries, such as cuts and bruises, and received medical assistance. Aviation fuel was spilled as a result of the incident, and fire services were working at the scene.
Since the aircraft remained on the runway, arrivals and departures at Manas Airport were temporarily halted. One passenger reported hearing a loud bang several minutes after the aircraft started moving, and the aircraft tipped to the left. He also noted panic in the cabin and a subsequent smell of kerosene. The flight attendants managed to calm the passengers and organize the evacuation.
The State Civil Aviation Agency is conducting an investigation into this case. JSC 'Kyrgyzstan Airports' stated that a commission may be formed to clarify all details of the incident.
