President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited a technology park in the city of Chirchik, where he learned about the operations of defense industry enterprises.

Uzbekistan has improved its position in the global Henley Passport Index, climbing five places to rank 75th out of 105 countries in 2025. The result reflects growing international mobility for Uzbek citizens.

Hamas has announced its readiness to hand over control of the Gaza Strip to an independent committee of Palestinian technocrats under a ceasefire plan proposed by US President Donald Trump. However, the most contentious issue — the disarmament of Hamas fighters — remains unresolved.

Uzbekistan will assist Afghanistan in training specialists for the mining and geological sectors. A technical delegation from Afghanistan has arrived in the country to take part in a professional training and capacity-building program.

A ceremonial cavalry parade was held at Amir Temur Square in Tashkent to mark the 34th anniversary of the establishment of the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan and Defenders of the Motherland Day.

Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin has set a new NHL record for goals scored in regular-season play. He netted his 916th career goal in a game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Abdugani Sanginov, Chairman of the Board of Uzbekneftegaz, has dismissed the heads of five oil depots — Termez, Jizzakh, Marokand, Kuchlik and Turakurgan — citing serious violations committed over the past year.

The European Union would be unable to effectively resist a potential US takeover of Greenland and would most likely seek to negotiate terms, compensation and conditions instead, according to Thierry Mariani, a Member of the European Parliament from France’s National Rally party.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has sharply criticized US foreign policy under Donald Trump, warning that global democracy is under threat like never before. According to him, values are being undermined by the United States, which previously helped build the international order.

The city of Juneau in the U.S. state of Alaska has experienced a record-breaking snowfall over the past week, surpassing all historical figures for both the city and the surrounding borough, according to Alaska’s News Source.

Venezuelan interim authorities plan to deliver 30–50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the United States. US President Donald Trump said he would personally oversee the funds from the sale to ensure they are used for the benefit of the people of Venezuela and the United States.

Russia has dispatched naval ships to escort an oil tanker crossing the Atlantic, which is also being monitored by US forces, reports CBS News, the American partner of the BBC.

Allies of Ukraine, united in the “Coalition of the Willing,” are planning to provide Kyiv with security guarantees and military support in case of a new attack by Russia. The draft statement will be discussed today at a summit in Paris.

Head of Ukraine’s Security Service Vasyl Malyuk has announced his resignation, saying he will remain within the agency and focus on asymmetric special operations.

After Tesla shareholders approved his massive compensation package, Elon Musk took charge of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), but his decisions — including shutting down USAID — drew sharp criticism from the public and experts.

Danish authorities have sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s renewed remarks about annexing Greenland, calling the rhetoric disrespectful and unfounded.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has sharply criticized the European Union’s approach toward Russia, warning that Brussels is ready to go “to the edge of the cliff” with its current policies.

The head of state visited the New Tashkent Construction Directorate and reviewed a presentation of ongoing and prospective construction projects in the city.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already made history before kickoff, with FIFA receiving more than 150 million ticket requests in just two weeks of presales.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the development work on the territory of New Tashkent.