On December 1, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the presentation on ongoing work on the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies in the spheres of healthcare, education, transport and space sector.

Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger predicted that the current AI boom will last a few more years, after which it will be replaced by the mass adoption of quantum computing. Graphics cards, he says, will gradually become obsolete.

The crew of the tanker Virat, which caught fire near the Turkish coast, issued an international Mayday distress call stating that the vessel had been struck by drones. The audio was published by Turkish broadcaster A Haber.

Another key agenda item requiring strict and constant monitoring is the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in a solemn opening ceremony of the international forum on artificial intelligence, held at International Congress Center.

On November 28, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the United Arab Emirates delegation headed by the Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi.

A massive fire erupted in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, engulfing several residential towers and trapping multiple people inside, according to officials and media.

Uzbekistan’s national boxing team won 13 medals at the World Cup in India, finishing second overall and securing victory in four out of nine finals.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Kyrgyzstan for a three-day visit that includes bilateral talks, signing of agreements and participation in the CSTO summit.

The President reviewed the reconstruction work being carried out at the Makhdumi Azam complex, located in the town of Dahbed in Akdarya district.

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree introducing urgent measures to improve Tashkent’s environmental situation, establishing a special commission with broad authority to reduce pollution and strengthen ecological oversight.

Javohir Sindarov has made chess history for Uzbekistan by reaching the 2025 FIDE World Cup final and securing a place in the 2026 Candidates Tournament. He defeated fellow Uzbek grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboyev in the semifinal.

The negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement held in Geneva have become the most productive during the entire Trump administration, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. According to him, Washington has significantly improved its understanding of the priorities and “red lines” of all sides involved in the conflict over the past ten months.

On February 11–12, 2026, Tashkent will host the fourth international Move Real Estate Summit — a key platform for discussing Uzbekistan’s growing real estate market, investment climate, and global architectural trends.

Axios has published the full text of the U.S. proposal for ending the war, outlining territorial, military and political conditions for both sides.

Uzbekistan’s president has introduced a notable reshuffle within the economic administration: Sherzod Kudbiyev has been relieved of his duties as Chairman of the Tax Committee and appointed to lead the newly created National Committee for Sustainable Urbanization and Housing Market Development. The committee, established on November 20, is expected to become a key body for coordinating urban policy and reforms in the housing sector.

On November 19, the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) concluded their first training rotation at the U.S. Army’s National Training Center (NTC) in Fort Irwin, California — one of America’s premier combat training facilities.

The founding conference of the Central Asian Student Sports Federation took place in Almaty with the support of the International University Sports Federation (FISU).

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to release all non-classified materials related to Jeffrey Epstein, and the Senate approved the bill without debate. The legislation now heads to President Trump, who still holds veto power.

Uzbekistan is embarking on one of the region’s most ambitious industrial projects — a massive ethanol production plant will be built in the Khorezm region, set to become the largest in Central Asia. The facility is expected to play a key role in producing the clean fuels of the future.