The President of Uzbekistan has issued a new decree aimed at improving state policy in poverty reduction and employment. The decree outlines the main areas of activity for the Ministry of Poverty Reduction and Employment within the "From Poverty to Prosperity" program.

G7 member states failed to reach a consensus on how to halt the escalating regional war in the Middle East. This lack of unity has led to ineffective diplomatic efforts, according to former EU Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Luigi Narbone.

Uzbekistan has voiced deep concern over the sharp escalation in the Middle East. The country’s officials warn that further escalation could pose a serious threat to regional security and lead to unpredictable consequences for the international community.

From September 25-27, the 29th KIOGE 2024 International Oil and Gas Exhibition brought together industry specialists in Almaty. The event attracted 340 companies from 20 countries, with 40% of participants showcasing their innovations for the first time.

Komil Allamjonov has been relieved of his duties as the head of the Information Policy Department of the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan, due to his transition to a new position.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is holding an ongoing meeting with representatives of the education sector in honor of Teacher's and Mentor's Day. During the event, distinguished educators who have achieved significant results are being awarded state honors.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that a Friday airstrike in Beirut resulted in the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed the presentation of projects in the fields of construction, education, tourism, and industry. He emphasized the need to focus more on creating centers for science and spirituality. As the President noted, this will serve as a foundation and example of the idea of building an enlightened society.

OpenAI, Steve Jobs' widow, together with former Apple's chief designer Joni Ive, are developing a new project to create a smartphone with artificial intelligence.

Recently, there has been a surge in questions from Uzbek citizens regarding the "Hamster Kombat" game and its associated "HMSTR" crypto token. People are particularly concerned about how they can legally buy or sell this token, and what operations they can perform with it.

Yandex has announced the opening of registration for the seventh international Yandex Cup programming championship, with a prize fund of 1.75 billion soums. The tournament’s final will take place in Tashkent, offering talented programmers a chance to showcase their skills.

Uzbekistan is strengthening its control system over construction processes to prevent illegal activities and ensure safety. As part of the new measures, inspectors will be equipped with body cameras, and every construction site will feature a QR code for tracking project information.

Between January and August 2024, Uzbekistan saw over 5 million international tourists, marking a 16.7% increase compared to the same period last year.

Mercedes-Benz shares on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange have plunged by 8.4%, hitting their lowest level in four years, according to Bloomberg. The sharp drop is attributed to declining sales in the Chinese market.

Telegram, which recently started cooperating with French law enforcement after the detention of its co-founder Pavel Durov, is now receiving requests for information from other countries. This development follows Telegram’s cooperation in cybercrime investigations in France.

Yesterday, September 19, Saida Mirziyoyeva met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to Uzbekistan Olgan Bekar.

SmartLynx Airlines of Latvia, Titan Airways of Britain and FlyKhiva of Uzbekistan have started to carry out cargo flights to Navoi at the airport of Navoi region.

On September 18, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation of the Russian Federation consisting of Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Saveliev, Advisor to the President of Russia Igor Levitin and Chairman of the Board of the Russian Railways company Oleg Belozerov.

According to the press service of the Fergana regional government, Turkish investors are planning to build a photoelectric plant in the Fergana region.

On September 17, Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev participated in the second "Central Asia - Germany" summit in Astana. The summit focused on deepening multifaceted cooperation between the regions, addressing key areas such as investment, "green" energy, and logistics.