Israeli Defense Minister Israel Kats issued a sharp warning to Iran's spiritual leader Ali Khamenei, stating that there are risks of repeating Saddam Hussein's fate. "Iran should remember the fate of the dictator (Saddam Hussein), who chose the same path against Israel in the neighboring country (Iraq)," Kats noted.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at a videoconference meeting sharply criticized the work of the government and responsible agencies for delaying the implementation of reforms. Special attention was paid to disruptions in the supply of liquefied gas and issues of increasing energy efficiency in the context of the upcoming summer load on power grids.

A presentation of the large-scale initiative "President Iqtidorli Farzandlari" - a strategic project aimed at developing the intellectual and creative potential of young people - took place at the "Yangi O'zbekiston" University.

On June 9, talks were held in Tashkent between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic Robert Fico, following which a Joint Declaration on the Establishment of Strategic Partnership Relations was signed.

On behalf of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, as part of the celebration of Kurban Hayit as a symbol of kindness and support, another batch of 183 tons of humanitarian aid has been sent to Afghanistan.

Archaeologists from Uzbekistan and Turkey have discovered significant artifacts from the Timurid era in the ancient city of Shahruhiya, located near Tashkent. The excavations, which began in 2024, open new pages in the history of the Great Silk Road and may lead to the site being included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

South Korean Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung won the snap presidential election with more than 49% of the vote. The elections were held amidst political upheavals and record voter turnout.

Uzbekistan has officially designated Friday, June 6, 2025, as the day of Eid al-Adha (Qurbon Hayit), according to a presidential decree signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The date was confirmed based on the recommendation of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced at the plenary session of the Astana International Forum that a CryptoCity experimental zone will be created in Kazakhstan, where cryptocurrencies can be used for payments for goods and services. This step became part of the country's large-scale digital transformation and ambitious plans to transform Kazakhstan into a Eurasian IT hub.

Centrum Air announced the replenishment of its fleet with a new Airbus A320neo aircraft with registration number UK32075. This is already the ninth aircraft in the fleet and the fourth representative of the Neo family, designed with an emphasis on environmental friendliness and fuel efficiency.

On May 28, Azerbaijan celebrates the 107th anniversary of the proclamation of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic - the first parliamentary republic in the Muslim East.

Italian Prime Minister George Meloni will pay an official visit to Uzbekistan on May 28-29 at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The summit will be held in Samarkand.

Within the framework of the visit of the ICESCO Director-General to Uzbekistan, an agreement was reached to hold large-scale international cultural events in Samarkand.

Starting in 2026, Saudi Arabia will be allowed to restrict the sale of alcohol for the first time since 1952. The innovation will cover diplomatic zones, elite hotels, and tourism projects, including Neom and the Red Sea.

The visit of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Slovenia has concluded. During the visit, the most important documents were signed, opening new horizons in bilateral relations.

Two Israeli embassy staff members were shot dead on the evening of May 21st near the Jewish Museum building in Washington, a few steps from the FBI office. The incident caused widespread resonance - authorities consider it a possible act of anti-Semitic terrorism.

After a long break, spectacular competitions on sand and water are returning to the Asian sports calendar. The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has officially announced the resumption of the 2026 Asian Beach Games, which will be held in China.

Uzbekistan presented itself at EXPO-2025 in Japan as a country of sustainable development, education, and innovation while maintaining a deep connection with its cultural roots.

Starting June 1st, new traffic rules aimed at making life easier for drivers are coming into force in Uzbekistan. Among the main innovations are the abolition of fines for hitting road markings, nighttime road repairs, free passage on bus lanes at night, and mandatory "radar" signs.

Тhe Global Youth Festival, timed to coincide with International Climate Day, began its work in Tashkent. The purpose of the forum is to create an international platform for dialogue between youth and governments, as well as to develop initiatives in the field of sustainable development and ecology.