OpenAI has released GPT-5, its latest AI model, which the company says is faster, smarter, and more accurate than its predecessors — and is now available to all ChatGPT users.

Uzbekistan’s agricultural sector continues to grow steadily — over 3.8 million tons of vegetables were harvested in the first half of 2025, with the majority produced by household and private farms.

As Washington increases pressure, Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff in the Kremlin. The outcome of these discussions could influence the U.S. decision on imposing new tariffs on Russia, expected by August 8.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has been nominated for the Leo Tolstoy International Peace Prize. The Russian Peace Foundation noted his efforts to strengthen international security and promote the idea of a multipolar world.

Upon arrival in Turkmenbashi, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The discussions centered around key topics of the third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries.

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has instructed authorities to accelerate digital transformation in agriculture, including satellite monitoring, smart water meters, and drone deployment — all aimed at boosting productivity and ensuring food security.

Nozimaxon Eldarovna Davletova has been appointed Advisor to the Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan on a contract basis - Head of the Human Capital Development Project Office.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in September that he would recognize Palestine as an independent state if Israel did not cease hostilities in Gaza and begin the path to long-term peace. This statement became a loud diplomatic signal against the backdrop of an escalating humanitarian crisis in the region.

According to the National Committee of Statistics of Uzbekistan, 88,600 Uzbek citizens visited Turkey between January and May 2025. This marks a 38.7% increase — 24,700 more people — compared to the same period last year.

US President Donald Trump stated that the deadline for Russia to resolve the conflict in Ukraine has been reduced to 10-12 days. He promised to make a final decision within the next 24 hours, emphasizing that waiting 50 days is pointless.

More than two hundred British parliamentarians appealed to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer with a call to officially recognize Palestine. Pressure is intensifying against the backdrop of French President Emmanuel Macron's promise to take this step as early as September at the UN General Assembly.

The Kremlin stated that organizing a face-to-face meeting between the presidents of Russia and Ukraine requires substantial preparation and real progress in peace negotiations. Only after this can we talk about dialogue at the highest level.

On the occasion of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s 68th birthday, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a warm congratulatory letter, highlighting Uzbekistan’s development under his leadership and reaffirming the strength of strategic partnership between the two nations.

Halyk Bank, the largest financial group in Central Asia, has acquired a 49% stake in Uzbekistan's leading payment provider Click for $176.4 million. In return, Click acquired 49% of Tenge Bank, Halyk’s Uzbek subsidiary, for $60.76 million. The landmark transaction is the largest private sector deal in Uzbekistan’s history.

On July 22, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Jizzakh region to inspect the progress of the Zaamin Technopark — a special industrial zone initiated by the President on June 27, 2024.

Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Beijing is possible if the former American leader arrives in China, TASS reports.

Uzbekistan’s fastest-growing private airline continues its ambitious expansion with the addition of a new generation aircraft.

Negotiations between the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) and former Germany national team coach Joachim Löw are indeed taking place, according to informed sources. However, the talks are not about appointing him as head coach, as previously speculated, but rather about offering him a role as a strategic consultant.

This summer, Tashkent will become the arena of the world volleyball event - from July 24 to August 3, the capital of Uzbekistan will host the World Championship for Volleyball U-19s. For the first time in history, world teams will play this title on Uzbek soil.

Uzbekistan plans to raise $300 million by selling 100% of the mobile operator Mobiuz, according to Bloomberg, citing informed sources. The deal is part of a large-scale privatization program launched by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.