The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has imposed fines on several financial institutions and introduced six-month restrictions on the major payment systems Tezpay and National Pay. The decisions follow a series of inspections conducted in October, which uncovered multiple violations in the banking and digital payments sector.

Starting April 1, 2026, Uzbekistan will launch an eco-sticker system for cars. The stickers will help drivers and authorities assess vehicle emissions and encourage environmentally friendly cars.

World Boxing has released the competition calendar for 2026 and confirmed that the final stage of the Boxing World Cup will be held in Uzbekistan in November. The announcement highlights the country’s growing role in the global boxing community.

At the 42nd meeting of the TURKSOY Permanent Council, the city of Andijan was officially designated the Cultural Capital of the Turkic World for 2026, a decision warmly welcomed by all member states.

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has begun serving a 27-year prison sentence after the Supreme Court confirmed the final verdict in the case of an attempted coup following his defeat in the 2022 election.

The President of Uzbekistan has awarded Javohir Sindarov the honorary title “Honored Athlete of the Republic of Uzbekistan,” recognizing his achievements in chess and his contribution to the country’s international prestige.

Uzbekistan has officially accredited the first Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia, reaffirming its readiness to deepen bilateral cooperation across key areas.

Uzbekistan is launching the EcoLand project aimed at restoring and preserving the country’s ecosystems. The initiative is supported by UNDP and IUCN, with $6.1 million in funding provided by the Global Environment Facility.

A powerful flood in Thailand’s southern province of Songkhla has left 13 people dead and flooded all 16 districts, affecting around 2 million residents.

On November 25, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Samarkand region to review the progress of socio-economic reforms and determine future tasks with the participation of local officials.

The United States has reduced its Ukraine peace plan from 28 to 19 points following negotiations in Geneva. According to Bloomberg, the proposal to allocate $100 billion from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s reconstruction has been removed from the document.

Authorities in Namangan have shut down a major counterfeit drug operation, seizing 1.4 billion sums’ worth of fake pharmaceuticals from a warehouse.

In Uzbekistan, a toll high-speed highway connecting Tashkent and the Charvak recreational area has been announced. The news was reported by Deputy Minister of Transport Jasurbek Choriyev via the “Spot” news agency.

Uzbekistan delivered one of its strongest performances at the sixth Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, securing 96 medals and finishing second overall — trailing only the dominant Turkish team. The Games took place from November 7 to 21 and brought together athletes from 57 countries.

Central Asian states have finalized a mechanism for mutual recognition of higher education diplomas. On November 12, Kazakhstan approved a resolution endorsing the intergovernmental agreement, which stipulates recognition of degrees issued by accredited and legally operating universities across the five republics.

Tesla shareholders have approved an unprecedented compensation package for CEO Elon Musk over the next 10 years, with a maximum potential payout of $1 trillion. The payments will be distributed annually at $100 billion per year, contingent upon the achievement of specific corporate goals.

Donald Trump and New York’s mayor-elect Zohra Mamdani will hold their first meeting this Friday at the White House — a significant encounter given the sharp political confrontation between them during the election campaign.

President of Uzbekistan has appointed Aziz Abduhakimov as his Advisor on Ecology and Chairman of the newly established National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change.

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has launched a major artificial intelligence startup called Project Prometheus, The New York Times reports. This marks his first return to an executive leadership role since stepping down as Amazon’s CEO in 2021.

A number of festive events are planned for November 18 in Tashkent on the occasion of State Flag Day. According to the capital's administration, a flag relay, a drone show, and a gala concert await city residents. The program also includes the participation of athletes, youth, and popular artists.