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.

On December 29, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Yousef Al Otaibi who is concluding his diplomatic mission in our country.

The 8th session of the Uzbekistan-Vietnam Intergovernmental Committee took place in Hanoi. The sides discussed trade, industry, agriculture, tourism, and culture, confirming their intention to develop joint investment projects and strengthen bilateral economic ties.

Israel has become the first country in the world to officially recognize the independence of Somaliland.

The United States has carried out airstrikes against Islamic State targets in northwestern Nigeria, in coordination with Nigerian authorities.

A new publication exploring the origins and meanings of the capital’s place names has been unveiled in Tashkent, with the city administration presenting the Explanatory Dictionary of Tashkent Toponyms.

Uzbekistan has set a new tourism record: more than 10 million foreign tourists visited the country during the first 11 months of 2025 — the highest figure in its history.

During a telephone conversation on December 24, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev warmly congratulated President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on his birthday.

The State Security Service of Uzbekistan has disrupted two channels of drug smuggling from Tajikistan. According to the agency, the total weight of seized opium and methamphetamine amounted to almost 110 kilograms. As part of the operations, six people were detained, including the alleged organizer.

U.S. President Donald Trump's appointment of a special envoy to Greenland has provoked a serious diplomatic crisis with Denmark. The new representative stated that it would be an honor for him to serve the "cause of Greenland's annexation to the U.S.," which caused a sharp reaction from Copenhagen and Nuuk, who insist on respect for sovereignty and international law.

Indonesia is experiencing one of the largest natural disasters in its recent history. The death toll from catastrophic floods has exceeded 1,100 people, leaving millions of residents in an extremely difficult situation.

French President Emmanuel Macron, according to Politico, carried out a subtle diplomatic operation that not only changed the EU's key plan to finance Ukraine but also restored his status as a key negotiator in Europe. Thanks to his efforts, Brussels abandoned the risky "reparations loan" secured by frozen Russian assets in favor of a safer option.

Asian football is preparing for a revolution in the national team calendar. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has officially announced plans to introduce a Nations League. The new tournament is designed to replace ineffective friendly matches with structured competitions and solve key problems faced by teams.

The first-ever "Central Asia — Japan" summit concluded in Tokyo with the adoption of a landmark declaration. The document cements three strategic vectors of cooperation, including the development of transit routes and green technologies, and marks a new stage in relations between the region and one of the world's leading economies.

Following the high-level talks, a reception hosted by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was held at the Kantei Residence in honor of the official visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

On December 20, an official meeting ceremony was held at the Kantei residence for the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

A meeting with The Walt Disney Company Vice President and seven-time Emmy Award winner Jaima Washington was held on December 19. The project aims to transform the capital of Uzbekistan into a regional hub for children's content production, Saida Mirziyoyeva announced on her Telegram channel.

EU leaders failed to agree on a financing scheme for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets. This was reported in a European Council press release.