Kayaker fakes death to start new life

Kayaker Ryan Borgwardt faked his own death to start a new life, sent proof of life video to police, and is believed to be in Eastern Europe. He plotted the disappearance to abandon his family.

Russia building nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan

Russia and Uzbekistan signed an agreement for Moscow to build a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, increasing Russia's influence in the region. The U.N.'s High Representative for Disarmament Affairs cautioned states involved in transferring arms to Ukraine or Russia to act responsibly as the war continues.

Contaminated Cough Syrup Deaths in Uzbekistan

23 people in Uzbekistan were sentenced to prison terms over the deaths of 68 children linked to contaminated cough syrups produced by India's Marion Biotech. The defendants were found guilty of various charges including tax evasion, sale of substandard medicines, and bribery.