Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded U.S. First Lady Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, 1st Class. Decree No. 1079/2026, dated November 2, was published on the Ukrainian president’s official website. The award recognizes her contribution to humanitarian support for Ukraine and activities aimed at helping Ukrainian children and civilians affected by Russia’s aggression.

Democrats have secured a convincing victory in the US midterm elections, taking control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The results dealt a serious political blow to Donald Trump and set the stage for a more intense confrontation between the White House and Congress. The elections also produced historic outcomes, with several representatives of minority groups winning senior public offices for the first time.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Bukhara Oil Refinery in the Karaulbazar district and inspected the plant's modernization project.

The United States cancelled the traditional group photograph of G20 foreign ministers in Atlanta after European representatives objected to appearing alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Secretary of State Marco Rubio decided to drop the photo opportunity to prevent a public dispute from distracting delegates from their talks.

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev attended the final of the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Baku and took part in the awards ceremony. Spain won the title after defeating Czechia 3-0, while Greece finished third. The tournament brought together a record 189 national teams.

Your Excellency, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan! Distinguished Heads of State and Heads of Delegations! Ladies and Gentlemen! I am truly delighted to meet with you, dear friends, here in beautiful Ankara—a city situated at the crossroads of great civilizations. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to my dear brother, His Excellency Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and to the entire Turkish nation on the momentous occasion of Republic Day.

Following the talks in Ankara, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan signed an Agreement on the establishment of the High-Level Business Support Council.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has urged company commanders of the Korean People’s Army to intensify training and ensure their units are fully prepared for a possible war. The Korean Central News Agency reported the remarks following the Third Meeting of Company Leaders.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed progress on major investment projects focused on modernizing Uzbekistan’s healthcare system and expanding access to high-quality medical services.

During a European business trip, Bekzod Mamatkulov, Chairman of the Founders Board of BMB HOLDING, held two meetings in Luxembourg on 27 October focused on expanding the holding’s production and export capacity and attracting long-term financing. He met Diyor Yakubov, Chairman of the Uzbekistan–Luxembourg Business Association and CEO of Wetrust Lëtzebuerg, and Andrey Chizhov, a representative of PwC in Luxembourg.

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has exceeded 10,000. The health ministry says the current outbreak is spreading faster than previous ones and has become the deadliest in the country’s history. Nearly half of the 10,060 confirmed infections have resulted in death, the Associated Press reported, citing government data released on Tuesday.

Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, awarded by France Football. At a ceremony at London’s Palladium, the 33-year-old was recognised for scoring 73 goals for club and country last season, finishing ahead of Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid and Lamine Yamal of Barcelona.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the set of the historical feature film Husayn, dedicated to the childhood of Abu Ali ibn Sina.

Uzbekistan’s president has announced a major reform of the country’s film industry, including the abolition of the Cinematography Agency and the transfer of film production entirely to the private sector. The Ministry of Culture will take responsibility for state policy on cinema and establish a new Department of Cinematic Art.

US President Donald Trump’s administration has proposed that former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán consider running for the position of United Nations secretary-general. According to The Wall Street Journal, Washington discussed his potential candidacy with representatives of Russia and China, who reportedly reacted favourably to the idea. Neither Moscow nor Beijing has publicly announced support for Orbán.

Bekzod Mamatkulov, Chairman of the Founders’ Council of BMB HOLDING, held talks in Milan on October 24 with Paolo Berlusconi, president of BERLUSCONI FINANZIARIA, and Roberto Tucci, president of HT HOLDING. Discussions covered investment in energy, infrastructure, and waste processing, alongside the development of Uzbek saffron production and exports.

Uzbekistan is advancing plans to establish the Tashkent International Financial Centre (TIFC), aimed at expanding opportunities for foreign investors and developing the country’s financial market. At a meeting of the Interagency Working Group of the Foreign Investors Council under the President, representatives of international financial institutions, investment firms and legal organisations discussed the project’s priorities.

Foreign ministers from Georgia and the five Central Asian countries met in Batumi on 23 October to discuss transport links between Europe and Asia, expanded trade and stronger investment ties. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to deeper regional cooperation and agreed to make the meetings a regular format.

On October 23, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Todd Boehly, co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Eldridge Industries.

Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov met with Georgia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili in Batumi. The talks focused on expanding the strategic partnership, implementing existing agreements and advancing joint projects in key sectors of the economy.