Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. He made this statement during a celebratory dinner at the White House, handing Trump a copy of a letter sent to the Nobel Committee.

Central Texas is grappling with one of the most devastating floods in recent decades. In the town of Kerrville, dozens have died, many remain missing, and search and rescue operations are now entering their fourth day.

US President Donald Trump announced the introduction of ten percent trade duties against countries supporting the BRICS policy, which he called "anti-American." He wrote about this on his Truth Social social network.

At the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit held in Hankendi, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev delivered a large-scale programmatic speech covering both economic initiatives and issues of security, stability, and reforms in the region.

As part of the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, took part in a cultural program in Karabakh alongside other heads of ECO member states. The leaders visited the historical “Imarat” complex in the city of Aghdam and watched a performance featuring Karabakh horses.

On July 2, the meeting of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in a narrow format, as well as the second meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council, took place at the Zagulba residence in Baku.

On July 1, the President reviewed the draft resolution on preparations for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. The initiative became a continuation of Uzbek athletes' success in Paris-2024, where the country took 13th place in the medal standings.

On Youth Day, the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will hold a meeting with young people, present state awards, and present new initiatives to support the younger generation capable of changing the country's future.

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated journalists, industry veterans, and all workers of the press and mass media on their professional holiday - the Day of Press and Mass Media Workers.

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev concluded his state visit to Mongolia. This visit became the first in the history of bilateral relations and opened a new page in the development of Uzbek-Mongolian cooperation.

According to the results of the first five months of 2025, Uzbekistan significantly strengthened trade relations with key partners. According to the State Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the trade turnover with China reached $5.4 billion, an increase of 8% compared to the same period last year. China continues to maintain its position as Uzbekistan's main trading partner.

On June 24, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at the invitation of the President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, departed for Mongolia on a state visit.

Centrum Air airline performed its first direct flight on the Samarkand - Vladivostok route on June 23, 2025, continuing the active expansion of the flight network between Uzbekistan and Russia.

The international ranking of the world's best universities QS World University Rankings 2026 has been published, which includes seven universities from Uzbekistan. Five of them are represented in this authoritative list for the first time, two have significantly improved their positions.

On June 19, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the "Alp Texno Servis" enterprise in Karshi, which is actively integrating into global supply chains.

Uzbekistan's State Security Service officers uncovered two large shipments of illegal drugs in Tashkent, seizing medications worth over 4.5 billion soums.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev decided to immediately abolish the Control Inspection under the Presidential Administration. This decision was announced during the selector meeting.

U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed slashing NASA’s 2026 budget from $24.8 billion to $18.8 billion—a 25% cut. Yet, he continues to support crewed missions to the Moon and Mars, even proposing increased funding for those specific programs.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico planted a tree in the Alley of Honorary Guests in Tashkent, emphasizing the symbolism of a new stage in bilateral relations.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has officially confirmed the elimination of Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, which was reported at the end of May. His body was found at an underground command post in the Gaza Strip, brought to Israel, and identified.