Large corporations like IBM and BT have announced the elimination of thousands of white-collar roles, explaining that AI systems can now perform certain functions faster, more accurately and at a lower cost than humans. Yet the story is not solely about loss. New roles are emerging in the shadows of the old ones. The rise of AI has created an entir

Astanov was due to be released from prison in February 2026, according to Judge Kholov’s decision. However, his relatives who asked not to be identified for fear of state reprisals, told Forum 18 on 10 June that this is not correct and that Astanov was “supposed to be released in November 2025” as the original court decision was given in Nove

In early April, a court that convened in Navoi Police detention prison handed then 30-year-old Muslim prisoner of conscience Fariduddin Abduvokhidov a further one-year prison term. He told his father that while he was held there, police had opened a new case against him allegedly for propagating religion to other prisoners who were there with him (

In response to the U.S. tariff shock, governments across Asia have shown varying degrees of urgency, transparency, and effectiveness, reflecting their political environments and economic capacities. Myanmar, facing a 44% tariff on its exports, is reportedly considering measures to address it. However, unlike other countries actively engaging in dip

With its ability to refuel while airborne, the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber’s flight time is effectively limited only by the physical endurance of its pilots. During the 37-hour mission to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities on June 22, that human limitation was pushed to the extreme. “B-2 pilots can lie down to take a nap. However, they do so in t