The United States has drawn up a list of potential targets in Venezuela as part of a possible military operation, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources within the White House.

On October 30, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan will take part in the opening ceremony of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, which is being held for the first time in forty years outside Paris — in the ancient city of Samarkand.

This week marks a major moment in Uzbekistan’s international diplomacy. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is set to hold key meetings with global partners, attend the historic UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, and host the Presidents of Serbia and Finland for official visits.

During his official visit to Belgium, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev urged European businesses to expand their presence and investment in Uzbekistan, emphasizing that relations between the two sides are entering a new stage of strategic cooperation.

On 12 November 2025, Tashkent will host the International Forum on Multimodal Transport, bringing together leading experts, industry representatives, and policymakers to discuss the future of logistics, digitalization, and sustainable transport development.

OpenAI has officially unveiled Atlas, a next-generation web browser with ChatGPT built directly into its core. The new platform blends artificial intelligence with everyday browsing, allowing users to analyze websites, place orders, manage emails and documents, and even automate routine tasks.

Saudi Arabia’s state-owned mining company Ma’aden has announced the discovery of a massive gold deposit stretching more than 125 kilometers northeast of Mecca. The newly found reserves are located near the country’s largest operational mine, Mansourah–Massarah, and could become one of the biggest gold discoveries in the kingdom’s history.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation and agreed to meet in person in Budapest, Hungary. The announcement was made by Trump via Truth Social.

During her visit to the United Kingdom, Saida Mirziyoyeva held a series of high-level meetings aimed at deepening cooperation between Uzbekistan and the UK.

During her official visit to the United Kingdom, Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan, met with participants of a roundtable discussion titled “New Uzbekistan — A Great Country of Great Opportunities.”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has signed a historic decree simplifying employment rules for citizens of Turkic countries. The document, published in the official gazette Resmî Gazete, has entered into force.

The international Middle East Peace Summit has opened in Sharm El-Sheikh, bringing together world leaders to discuss pathways toward lasting peace and stability in the region.

The Uzbekistan national football team will play a high-profile international friendly against Uruguay, one of South America’s football giants. The match will take place on October 13 at 17:45 at the Hang Jebat Stadium in Melaka, Malaysia.

Head of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva met with Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission. The information was shared on Mirziyoyeva’s official channel.

On October 9, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Dushanbe on a working visit to take part in two major international events — the Central Asia–Russia Summit and the CIS Heads of State Council meeting.

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer in history to surpass a $1.4 billion net worth, according to Bloomberg.

US President Donald Trump is actively promoting his nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, Bloomberg reports. According to the agency, the politician is conducting an informal campaign ahead of the laureates' announcement scheduled for October 10th.

World Cup champion and football legend Fabio Cannavaro has been appointed head coach of the Uzbekistan national football team. He will lead the squad as it prepares for its historic debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Uzbekistan’s national Paralympic team achieved strong results at the World Championships in India, securing 12 medals — five gold, five silver, and two bronze.

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Israel to immediately stop airstrikes on Gaza, saying this is necessary to ensure the safe release of hostages.