The United States has temporarily suspended visa processing for citizens of 75 countries amid tighter screening measures.

Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company (NGMK) increased its gold production by 2.1% in 2025, raising output from 3.09 million to 3.15 million troy ounces, or from 96.14 to 98.18 metric tons.

On January 13, upon completing an expanded meeting of the Security Council, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited “Chirchik Aircraft Repair Plant” state enterprise.

NATO has asked Türkiye to deploy F-16 fighter jets earlier than planned for the alliance’s air policing mission over the Baltic region. If Ankara agrees, Turkish aircraft would be stationed in Estonia from August to December 2026, several months ahead of the original schedule.

US President Donald Trump posted a screenshot on the social network Truth Social, portraying himself as the acting president of Venezuela while retaining his role as President of the United States. The move follows the January 3 operation in which US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores and brought them to New York to face drug-terrorism charges.

Around two thousand people took to the streets of New York to protest against the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. According to The New York Times, demonstrators opposed Washington’s actions in Venezuela, the mass deportation of migrants, and the killing of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis last week.

Belgian farmers have blocked several highways in protest against a free trade agreement between the European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur. According to the Belga news agency, the demonstrations took place at strategic points across Wallonia, with tractors used to disrupt traffic despite harsh winter conditions.

Clemence Gete, Deputy Speaker of France’s National Assembly, has proposed a resolution for the country to leave NATO, citing unfriendly actions by the United States.

US President Donald Trump has announced the start of military actions on Mexican territory targeting drug cartels.

Uzbekistan and Tajikistan have launched a pilot project for a new multimodal transport corridor linking Central Asia with China. As part of the first phase, a convoy of ten fully loaded trucks will travel from Uzbekistan through Tajikistan to China.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has ordered the state’s National Guard to be placed on heightened readiness following the death of a woman during protests against a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in Minneapolis.

Dear employees and veterans of the sector! From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely congratulate you on January 8 – Prosecutor's Office Employees' Day of the Republic of Uzbekistan. In recent years, along with all other sectors and industries, the country has also seen significant changes in the work of the prosecutor's office. The system's employees have become closer to the people, ensuring human honor and dignity, their rights and freedoms, legitimate interests, as well as the rule of law and justice directly at the local level.

In Uzbekistan, needy families will be able to submit online applications for compensation of gas and electricity expenses. The new system is expected to speed up payments and simplify the process of obtaining subsidies.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a technology of the future — it has become part of everyday life. According to Microsoft, one in three working-age adults worldwide now uses AI tools on a daily basis.

The messenger’s bonds worth around $500 million have been frozen in Russia’s National Settlement Depository due to Western sanctions. The company assures investors that payments will be made on schedule.

Eco police conducted raids in Uzbekistan’s Bukhara region, uncovering cases of poaching and illegal saxaul logging, with total environmental damage exceeding 48 million sums.

The international premiere of Tamerlano will take place on January 10–11, 2026, at Dubai Opera, offering a contemporary interpretation of Handel’s classic work.

Uzbekistan national team defender Abdukodir Husanov has been named Asia’s Best Young Footballer of 2025 by Goalpost after a breakthrough year at both club and international level.

U.S. authorities have transferred Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to a judicial district where capital punishment is permitted under federal law. According to Clash Report, he could theoretically face the death penalty on narco-terrorism-related charges.

Former Uzbekistan national football team head coach Timur Kapadze has been ranked among the top 10 national team coaches worldwide for 2025 by IFFHS.