Priority tasks for the comprehensive development of Tashkent have been identified
On December 16, a meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was held to discuss the comprehensive socioeconomic development of Tashkent, improving the urban environment, and creating decent living conditions for the population. First, the results of the work accomplished in the capital were summarized. It was noted that Tashkent has undergone significant changes in recent years.
A major heat supply center launched in the capital
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed the operations of the cogeneration plant with high capacity, constructed in Yunusabad district of the city of Tashkent.
Berlin Talks: Progress Without Agreement
The second day of talks between Ukraine and the United States concluded in Berlin, focusing on possible parameters of a conflict settlement. According to media reports, Washington continued to insist that Ukraine cede Russia-controlled access to parts of the Donetsk region that are not currently occupied — a demand firmly rejected by Kyiv.
José Antonio Kast Becomes Chile’s New President
Ultra-conservative candidate José Antonio Kast has won Chile’s presidential election, securing victory in the second round, according to the Associated Press. After ballots cast on December 14 were counted, Kast received 58.2% of the vote.
Euroclear: EU’s Reparations Proposal Is a Step Into Legal Unknown
Euroclear has stated that it cannot transfer frozen Russian assets to the European Union for free, warning that the EU’s proposed reparation-loan scheme lies outside existing legal frameworks and could jeopardize financial stability.
Ford has revised its ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses, deciding to focus on producing hybrids and gasoline-powered vehicles instead.
Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX and Tesla, has become the first person in history to surpass a net worth of $600 billion, according to Forbes. The milestone follows a sharp increase in SpaceX’s valuation ahead of its planned IPO.
Uzbekistan to Introduce New Tax Rules for Companies Starting in 2026
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree introducing new mechanisms of tax regulation that will come into force on 1 January 2026. The reforms aim to increase transparency in business operations and strengthen tax compliance across the corporate sector.
“Samarqand-2028” Being Prepared for Launch into Space
Uzbekistan is taking another step toward developing its own space infrastructure as work begins on the new hyperspectral satellite “Samarqand-2028”, created in partnership with China.
Manchester City Announces Partnership with Uzbekistan’s Artel
English football club Manchester City has signed a long-term technical partnership agreement with Uzbekistan-based company Artel. An official announcement is expected on December 19.
Uktam Umurzakov — a symbol of knowledge and devotion
Today marks four years since the passing of one of Uzbekistan’s most distinguished scholars, respected mentors, and esteemed public figures — Uktam Pardaevich Umurzakov. As Chairman of the Republican Council for Higher Education, Rector of the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers, Doctor of Economics, and Professor, he dedicated his entire life to science and education.