Warner Bros. Says No to Paramount’s $108B Offer
Warner Bros. Discovery has rejected a $108 billion takeover bid from Paramount, opting instead to pursue a deal with Netflix that it considers more attractive and secure for shareholders.
The President visited the Law Enforcement Academy
The head of state toured the new building and the educational and research activities of the Law Enforcement Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
US Imposes Full Entry Ban on Citizens of Seven African and Asian Countries
The United States has announced a full entry ban on citizens of seven African and Asian countries following a recent review of migration and security risks, according to a White House statement.
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 Braces for Legal Defense
Euroclear stated it has been prepared since 2022 to defend its interests in Russian courts in cases initiated by investors from Russia. The company emphasized, however, that these proceedings are unrelated to the dispute involving the Bank of Russia and the EU’s plans for Russian frozen assets.
Warner Bros. Discovery has rejected a $108 billion takeover bid from Paramount, opting instead to pursue a deal with Netflix that it considers more attractive and secure for shareholders.
Volkswagen has shut down a plant in Dresden, marking the first time in the company’s nearly 90-year history that production has been permanently halted in Germany. The move underscores the deepening crisis in the country’s auto industry.
Ford Scales Back Electric Car Ambitions Amid Financial Struggles
Ford has revised its ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses, deciding to focus on producing hybrids and gasoline-powered vehicles instead.
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.
“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.
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.