President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed the presentation on objectives and long-term plans of the “Uzbekneftegaz” joint-stock company.

Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last shah, announced that he is ready to return to the country “at the earliest opportunity” and is already planning the work of a transitional team. The statement was made on Fox News, where Pahlavi addressed U.S. President Donald Trump.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington will not allow Russia or China to expand their influence in Greenland and warned that the United States is ready to act tough if a deal with Denmark fails.

US President Donald Trump said Washington is ready to sell oil to Russia and China, noting that relations with both countries are normal and that the United States is open for business.

Mass protests continue across Iran amid a tough response from the authorities. Internet and communications have been largely shut down, while the country’s supreme leader has ruled out any concessions.

The White House decision follows diplomatic contacts between Moscow and Washington. Russian authorities are already preparing arrangements for the sailors’ return home.

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has released its final report for 2025. According to the federation, 128 journalists and media workers were killed worldwide during the year, including 10 women. The figure also includes nine deaths not directly related to professional activity. The IFJ notes that 17 additional cases were confirmed after December 10, making 2025 one of the deadliest years for journalism and once again highlighting the scale of impunity.

A ceremonial mounted parade will take place in Tashkent on January 10 to mark the 34th anniversary of the establishment of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Defender of the Fatherland Day.

According to the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), protesters have taken full control of Abdanan and partial control of Malekshahi in western Iran. Ali Safavi, a member of NCRI’s Foreign Affairs Committee, told Fox News that residents celebrated on the streets, chanting: “Death to Khamenei!”

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan has issued an official statement regarding reports about the alleged restriction of the Uzbek language in Afghanistan. To clarify the situation, Uzbek officials contacted their Afghan counterparts.

Uzbekistan’s upper parliamentary chamber has summarized its work on citizen appeals for 2025: out of over 10,000 submissions, more than 4,000 were resolved positively, while most of the remaining were forwarded to the relevant authorities.

The upcoming leadership change at the U.S. Federal Reserve in 2026 could test the regulator’s independence and reshape expectations for global financial markets.

After a US military operation in Venezuela, Donald Trump once again raised the idea of annexing Greenland. The sharp response from Denmark and Greenland’s leadership signals a potential geopolitical challenge with serious consequences for Europe.

Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro was transported under heavy security to a federal court in Manhattan, where his first hearing is set to take place.

US President Donald Trump said he does not believe reports claiming that Ukrainian drones attacked Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence.

Turkey has officially begun using the name “Turkestan” to refer to the Central Asian region. The new designation will be included in the country’s school and university textbooks.

Saudi Arabia is seeking to significantly expand labor cooperation with Uzbekistan by recruiting at least 20,000 Uzbek workers.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the construction site of the “Sharq bahori” residential complex in New Tashkent.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is now playing a leading role in resolving international conflicts, while the United Nations has shown limited effectiveness.

In the constellation Unicorn, astronomers have discovered an unusual star cluster shaped like a Christmas tree. The object, named the Cosmic Christmas Tree, is located in the NGC 2264 nebula, where new stars are actively forming.