BIZARRE: 4 - What They Never Told You

Sinopec unit signs engineering deal for Central Asia's first large-scale integrated biojet fuel complex

Sinopec Engineering will design Central Asia's first large-scale sustainable aviation fuel complex. This project in Uzbekistan will produce biomass-based SAF and e-SAF. The complex will utilize sorghum, rice husks, and straw as its primary feedstock. Solar power will serve as the main electricity source for the plant. This initiative supports…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Billions behind the push for higher-value food and metal exports

Uzbekistan wants to earn more from what it already produces. Food processing, steel, copper and technological metals are central to the country’s export strategy.

Euronews · Jul 8

A Silk Road destination wants tourists to stay longer

Tourist trips to Uzbekistan rose from 6.63 million in 2023 to 11.7 million in 2025. Authorities are linking that growth to new air routes, Central Asian travel packages and higher tourism revenue.

Euronews · Jul 4

World Cup 2026 R32 Portugal vs. Croatia Predictions and Picks

Portugal vs. Croatia at BMO Field on July 2. We back Portugal at -125 for a controlled, low-scoring win under 2.5 goals in the World Cup 2026 R32.

Sports Lens · Jun 29

Iconic DR Congo ‘human statue’ superfan denied US visa ahead of last-32 clash against England

The instantly recognisable supporter - known as ‘Lumumba Vea’ missed DR Congo’s win over Uzbekistan

FourFourTwo · Jun 29

World Cup 2026 : 215 goals in record breaking group stage

Austria and Algeria went down to the wire in a match full of drama. Austria's last-minute goal means both teams are through to the next round. Celebrations are also due for the Democratic Republic of Congo who have qualified for the first time in their history, thanks to their 3-1…

France 24 · Jun 28

World Cup 2026 power rankings: France still kings but who has climbed 26 places?

From Algeria to Uzbekistan, we assess the standing of the 48 nations after the group stage of the tournament

The Guardian - US · Jun 28

Wissa the wizard as DRC conjure up first trip to World Cup knockout stages

Yoane Wissa scored two goals on Saturday night in Atlanta as Democratic Republic of Congo staged a second half rally to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and advance to the knockout stages at the World Cup for the first time.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 28

Yoane Wissa underlines threat as DR Congo set up England clash at World Cup

DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan: The African side came from behind to progress to the round of 32

The Independent UK · Jun 28

Wissa sends DR Congo into World Cup last 32 clash with England

ATLANTA - Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 28