On Monday, President Zelensky congratulated Trump on his return to the White House and praised his potential to "strengthen peace through the politics of power." At the same time, Ukraine expressed its eagerness for "mutually beneficial cooperation" with Trump.

Qatari, US, and Egyptian negotiators are managing a communications hub in Cairo to safeguard the ceasefire in Gaza. Meanwhile, Donald Trump expressed doubts about the durability of the peace agreement.

The Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that from 2025, vaccination against meningitis will be mandatory for all visitors to the country, including Umrah pilgrims. This was reported by the press service of the Religious Affairs Committee.

On January 20 of this year, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed the presentation on the work of the Accounting Chamber in 2024 and the main tasks for 2025.

The government continues active development of the healthcare system: medical facilities across the republic are being equipped with modern technology, with hundreds of billions of soums allocated for this purpose and foreign investments attracted.

In 2024, the total amount of accrued interest on loans in Russia exceeded 600 billion rubles, marking a record result for the last four years. This figure reflects the interest that borrowers must pay in the coming month to fulfill their credit obligations according to the repayment schedule.

Uzbekistan's Ambassador Nodir G'aniyev met with Jerome Weinbach, Deputy Director of the Directorate for European and International Affairs at France’s Ministry of Labor, Health, Solidarity, and Family, in Paris. During the meeting, the possibilities for further developing cooperation between Uzbekistan and France in the healthcare sector were discussed.

The ceasefire agreement in Gaza has come into effect, says Israel. The long-awaited truce has officially been implemented. “According to the hostage release plan, the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza will take effect at 11:15 local time (09:15 GMT),” said a statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office.

By Government Resolution No. 17 dated January 17, 2025, amendments and additions were made to the "Regulation on the procedure for using basements of multi-apartment buildings."

For the first time in the country’s history, Uzbek specialists will participate in the creation of a satellite set to be launched into orbit in 2026 in cooperation with the Organization of Turkic States.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has given an order to increase the export of transport services to 3 billion USD. This directive was outlined in the presentation on measures to further develop the transport and logistics system.

The Starship rocket, SpaceX’s flagship project, exploded in space just minutes after launch, disrupting air traffic and posing a significant challenge to Elon Musk's ambitions. “Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed” Musk quipped in response to the incident.

Uzbekistan's economy continues to grow, but the government has set even more ambitious goals. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev outlined key tasks in attracting investments and increasing exports, emphasizing new approaches to developing the country's economy.

From January 15 to February 15, Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, is conducting a large-scale operation to combat illegal drug trafficking as part of the "Healthy Capital" month.

Uzbekistan's national boxing team continues to conquer the peaks of global sports, surpassing long-standing leaders. How did the country achieve such success, and why do British experts call Uzbek boxers the best in the world?

Fergani Space successfully launched its first satellite on January 15, 2025. The satellite, named "FGN-100-d1," was sent into orbit using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

Palestine's HAMAS movement has accepted the terms of an agreement to cease fire and exchange prisoners in the Gaza Strip. This was reported by Associated Press.

On January 14, 2025, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree in honor of the 33rd anniversary of the formation of Uzbekistan's Armed Forces and Defender of the Fatherland Day. According to this decree, significant achievements in enhancing the country’s defense capabilities, increasing the combat potential of the Armed Forces, and building a professional national army were recognized, along with efforts to maintain peace, stability, and public order, and protect the rights and freedoms of citizens.

During President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's official visit to the UAE, a cooperation memorandum was signed between Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Transport and the prominent JETEX company. This will be the first FBO service in Uzbekistan among CIS countries.

The Yangwang U9 hypercar, developed by China's BYD, has gained global attention for its technological innovations. In recent tests, the car showcased a unique capability: it can jump over obstacles in autopilot mode.