Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced that Budapest will sue the European Union over its decision to phase out Russian natural gas, calling the measure “clearly illegal” and contrary to European values.

A School of Traditional Arts is being established in Tashkent with the support of the UK Royal Foundation, aiming to strengthen international cultural cooperation and train a new generation of masters in traditional and applied arts.

Transport ministers of Central Asian nations have agreed to create a unified digital platform aimed at integrating regional logistics systems and boosting cargo movement from China to Europe. The announcement came from Uzbekistan’s Transport Minister Ilhom Makhkamov following a ministerial meeting in Tashkent.

The Trump administration’s plan to sharply raise import tariffs may temporarily reduce the U.S. budget deficit, but at the cost of higher inflation and slower growth. Economists warn that the short-term fiscal gain could be outweighed by long-term economic pain.

Gayané Umerova, Head of Uzbekistan’s Art and Culture Development Foundation and National Commission for UNESCO, has been elected Chair of the 25th General Assembly of the States Parties to the World Heritage Convention. The decision was announced at UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference in Samarkand.

More than 400 high-tech diagnostic and treatment methods, previously available mainly in Tashkent, are now being introduced in regional medical centers — a major milestone in Uzbekistan’s healthcare modernization program, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced.

The Istanbul Chief Prosecutor’s Office has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 36 senior Israeli officials, accusing them of genocide and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip.

The 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference has officially proclaimed December 15 as World Turkic Languages Day. The initiative was jointly proposed by Uzbekistan, Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, and supported by 26 UNESCO member states.

Uzbekistan’s HUMO and Kyrgyzstan’s “Elkart” payment systems have announced the launch of a mutual acquiring project, allowing cardholders from both countries to make purchases and withdraw cash across borders.

Prince Andrew, brother of King Charles III, has been stripped of his title and will vacate his royal residence Royal Lodge, according to an official statement from Buckingham Palace.

The 12th Meeting of UNESCO National Commissions has opened in Samarkand as part of the 43rd General Conference, marking a major milestone for international cooperation. Delegates from across the world are discussing youth policy, sustainable development, and inclusive growth.

At the ongoing 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, the Uzbek delegation enjoyed another triumphant day — five boxers advanced to the semifinals, while the nation’s athletes claimed five gold and one silver medal, securing second place in the overall standings.

Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva congratulated the winners of the “Zakovat-Gambit” chess tournament, highlighting the event’s remarkable growth from a local initiative to an internationally recognized competition.

Uzbekistan has banned retailers from artificially raising prices before sales to create the illusion of discounts. Under the new rules, sellers must indicate the lowest price of a product within the last 30 days before the start of any sale or promotion.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared his readiness to take part in the planned meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Budapest. In an interview with NBC News, Zelensky said that a fair and lasting peace can only be achieved with the participation of both sides of the conflict.

Saudi Arabia has launched “King Salman Gate,” the largest urban development project in Mecca’s history. The initiative was inaugurated by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

During her visit to the United Kingdom, the Head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan, Saida Mirziyoyeva, held a series of meetings aimed at strengthening inter-parliamentary and investment ties between the two countries.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited a special industrial zone “Yangi Avlod”, located in the Yangihaeti district of the capital, and got acquainted with the activities of the enterprise for the production of aluminum containers and bottling of beverages.

On October 15, 2025, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Khalid Al-Falih, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment, who arrived in Tashkent with a high-level delegation of major Saudi companies.

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