According to the National Human Rights Centre of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the visit by the delegation, comprising seven representatives of Peking University, took place as part of the field research project “The Silk Road: Past and Present”, implemented from June 10 to 22 in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva. During the conversation, the Chinese side was provided with information on the key areas of New Uzbekistan’s reform strategy, including experience in legal modernization, the protection of human rights and freedoms, poverty reduction, and sustainable development. The guests sho…

The parties agreed to take measures in 2026-2027 to expand tourism exchanges and boost tourist flows between the two countries. These issues were discussed during a meeting between Abdulaziz Akkulov, Chairman of the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and Mohammad Abunayyan, Co-Chairman of the Saudi-Uzbek Business Council and Chairman of the Board of Directors of ACWA. During the discussions, priority was given to enhancing tourism collaboration between the two nations. This included increasing flight connections and creating joint tourism products to market internationally. Pla…

The Livestock Directorate of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (LVV) provided a three-day training in poultry farming for residents of the village of Pusugrunu, located on the Saramacca River in the Upper Saramacca area, from June 11 to 13, 2026. The training was provided by trainers Steve Brug, Ronny Kranenburg and Shaiz Soekhoe from the Livestock Directorate. Sixteen villagers from the Matuarian tribe, consisting of fifteen women and one man, took part in the training. The participants are already involved in breeding so-called oso fowroe (house chickens) and were motivat…

The President of the Republic of Burundi, His Excellency Évariste Ndayishimiye, received in audience this Wednesday at the Kiriri Palace Mr. Ndiamé Diop, Vice-President of the World Bank for Eastern and Southern Africa, on an official visit to Burundi where he himself noted significant progress in development. This meeting allowed the two personalities to discuss the prospects for strengthening the partnership between Burundi and the World Bank Group, as well as the country's development priorities. At the end of his field visits and his discussions with the Burundian authorities, Mr. Ndiamé…

Santo Domingo.– The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) delivered laboratory equipment and supplies to the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD) to strengthen research aimed at controlling the Aedes aegypti mosquito, transmitter of dengue and other diseases, as part of a donation made by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Among the equipment delivered is a stereomicroscope, a stereoscopic microscope, five GPS devices, light rings, insect cages, mosquito traps, power supplies, oral aspirators, sieves for different tests, larvae and pupae separators, manual counters, trays, g…

Santo Domingo.-The Ministry of Public Health reaffirmed this Wednesday that decisions related to antiretroviral treatments for people living with HIV in the Dominican Republic are based exclusively on scientific, clinical and public health criteria, guaranteeing at all times safety, quality of life and continuous access to medicines. The institution explained that the updates to the national care guidelines respond to the most recent recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), which recognize that both regimens based on Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF) and those based on Tenofo…

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader reiterated this Wednesday that the Government's position is to maintain layoffs within the framework of the reform of the Labor Code and highlighted the importance of the different sectors involved continuing the dialogue to reach agreements on the still pending aspects of the initiative. The president explained that the defense of unemployment has been a constant position of the Executive Branch and pointed out that it is up to the labor sector, the business sector and the Government, in its role as facilitator, to move towards a consensus that allows …

Damascus, June 17 (SANA)More than a decade into the war, the widespread violations, arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances, and mass atrocities committed under the ousted regime have left deep scars on Syrian society. Today, many Syrians yearn forjusticeandaccountability. Amid the victims’ demands for accountability and redress, and the urgent need to protect civil peace and social cohesion, transitional justice has emerged as a legal framework capable of reconciling justice and stability, while laying the foundations for a state based on citizenship where there is no place for impunity. …

President José Antonio Kast appoints undersecretaries in Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation, and in Women and Gender Equality President José Antonio Kast leads a working meeting with regional governors from across the country President José Antonio Kast leads the signing of the Letter of Commitment for the implementation of the Comprehensive Law for the Elderly President José Antonio Kast signs instructions for the Universal Nursery Project to expand access to benefits and strengthen female employment H.E. the President of the Republic, José Antonio Kast Rist, leads the Ceremony…

“We, the Leaders of the G7, are committed to providing a safe digital space for our minors, which include children and youth under 18, for their development, for their education and for their well-being. Children and youth’s online experiences should be safe, enriching and development focused. Digital service providers have the important role and opportunity to provide digital platforms which are safe-by-design, secure, privacy-preserving, age-appropriate and protective of children and youth, including by default settings. Parents, guardians and carers should be empowered to guide minors’ onli…

Photo:Joel González - Presidency ​“Health has improved in La Guajira, I present this achievement of my Government with emotion”: President Petro​ Nazareth (La Guajira), June 12, 2026 Here we have, we had promised: the Nazareth hospital practically finished. 2 percent remains pending, a cafeteria and some very small spaces, everything else is ready. This investment by the nation reaches 41 billion pesos, together with that of Manaure, whose investment is 45 billion. So there are close to 90 billion pesos, which benefit more than 100 thousand inhabitants in La Guajira, between the Nazareth ho…

The Government will build on tourism growth by targeting more marketing in Australia, the United States and China, alongside attracting more business events to New Zealand. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says investing in these markets will bring more visitors and drive economic growth. “The Government is focused on growing the economy so Kiwis can get ahead, and as our second largest export, tourism is a crucial part of that,” Louise Upston says. “We set ambitious goals: return international visitor numbers to at least pre-pandemic (2019) levels by 2026, and double the valu…

Απευθύνω τον σημερινό χαιρετισμό, εκ μέρους του Προέδρου της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας, ο οποίος δεν μπορούσε να παραστεί στην Ετήσια Γενική Συνέλευση του Συνδέσμου Εσωτερικών Ελεγκτών Κύπρου, λόγω άλλων σοβαρών υποχρεώσεων. Είναι ευρέως αποδεκτό ότι ο Εσωτερικός Έλεγχος συνιστά έναν από τους βασικότερους πυλώνες της δημόσιας, αλλά και της ευρύτερης εταιρικής διακυβέρνησης. Πρόκειται για μια σημαντική εσωτερική λειτουργία, η οποία διέπεται από επιχειρησιακή ανεξαρτησία στον τρόπο άσκησής της. Ο ρόλος του εσωτερικού ελέγχου είναι πρωτίστως συμβουλευτικός. Επικεντρώνεται στην υποβολή τεκμηριωμένων…

Illegal migrants and people smugglers looking to land on UK shores will face enhanced enforcement action as 2 new specialist units are now active on the French beaches. Announced under the landmark UK-France deal and deployed in time for the summer months, the Compagnie de Marche and a brand-new dedicated riot unit are now operational in Northern France to track down illegal migrants and prevent small boat crossings. This enhanced cooperation delivers 125 specialist officers and reservists to disperse migrant groups, pursue criminal smugglers and prevent small boat launches. Their deploymen…

The tree planted on the Alley of Honored Guests at the Kuksaroy Residence will symbolize the strengthening bonds of friendship, trust, and mutual understanding between the peoples of Uzbekistan and Germany, and will also mark the beginning of a new stage in the development of bilateral relations.

The document outlines plans to introduce next-generation high-speed satellite internet services in Uzbekistan, increasing internet access for residents in remote and mountainous areas. The project is built on the Amazon Leo satellite system, consisting of over 3,000 satellites linked by high-speed optical connections, providing a reliable connection to the global network almost anywhere in the world. To access satellite internet services, users can use special Amazon Leo Nano, Pro, and Ultra terminals, enabling them to obtain a high-quality internet connection regardless of their geographic …

Damascus, June 17 (SANA)Syrian Foreign Minister,Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, received on Wednesday German State Minister and Deputy Foreign Minister Serap Güler. Talks during the meeting dealt with measures to follow up on outcomes ofPresident Ahmad al-Sharaa‘s visit to Berlin. The two sides discussed practical steps that should be taken to activate, strengthen, and expand the Syrian-German partnership, particularly in the investment sector, the joint business council, and private companies. They also reviewed joint efforts to support stability in the region.

The President of the Republic and Brigitte Macron are hosting the G7 Summit in Evian from June 15 to 17, 2026. For this last day of the G7 in Evian, a first working meeting took place on the theme "Relaunching balanced, shared and sustainable economic growth, for the benefit of all", in the presence of the G7 countries, partner countries, the International Monetary Fund and the OECD. Then, a working lunch around the subject " Ensuring a safe, rapid and effective deployment of artificial intelligence", took place in the presence of G7 countries, partner countries and business leaders. In the af…

“We, the leaders of the G7, recalling the Critical Minerals Action Plan we launched last year, recognise the strategic role of critical minerals value chains for our countries’ economic prosperity and security, including our digital and energy sectors. In light of the high degree of market concentration, the need to reduce vulnerabilities regarding those resources and the growing use of arbitrary trade restrictions, we recall the urgency of diversifying our supply chains and building our collective resilience. Australia, partner country of the G7, also supports this declaration. We express ou…

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed graced the opening ceremony of the Bank of Maldives (BML) Raajje Junior Netball Championship 2026, held at the Indoor Hall of the Maldives Centre for Social Education (MCSE). During the ceremony, the First Lady signed the official championship ball and was introduced to players and officials from the two teams contesting the opening match. The opening match was played between Huravee School and Jamaluddin School, with Huravee School securing a 23–3 victory after four seven-minute quarters. Following the match, the First Lady presented the Queen of the Match award t…