AVC Women’s Cup: Chinese Taipei stayed unbeaten in Pool A, sweeping Uzbekistan 3-0 (25-17, 25-13, 25-19) as Wu Tzuhua led with 13 points; the result leaves Uzbekistan out of semifinal contention, while Alas Pilipinas’ next must-win is against Chinese Taipei on Thursday. World Cup travel & visas: Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued guidance for Uzbek fans heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging careful checks of entry rules, carrying original and copied documents, using official transport, and avoiding unsanctioned gatherings. Immigration controversy at the tournament: Dutch legend Ruud Gullit called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign over U.S. immigration chaos, while UN human-rights chief Volker Turk urged the U.S. to reconsider immigration enforcement ahead of the World Cup, citing impacts on human dignity. Uzbekistan in global culture: A profile highlights Rena Qadirjan, a Uyghur artist who helped shape Uzbekistan’s cultural life after relocating to Tashkent as a child. Diplomacy & culture: Uzbekistan and Belarus held talks in Minsk focused on trade, logistics, and expanding education and cultural cooperation.