Fun and Fascinating New Year’s Traditions from Around the World
Below is a whirlwind tour of popular lucky rituals from around the world
Archive for December 23, 2025
CERR: Uzbekistan Housing Sales Rise as Prices Show Mixed Trends
CERR report highlights strong transaction growth, regional price gains and rising rents in Tashkent
Amazon Blocks 1,800 North Koreans From Job Applications Over Cyber
Tech giant warns of growing attempts by North Korean IT workers to secure remote jobs abroad
Major Cryptocurrencies Slide as Market Pullback Hits Large Caps
Large-cap crypto prices fall amid cautious sentiment as traders rotate into altcoins
Bangladesh Summons Indian Envoy Over Mission Security as Protests Erupt in Delhi
Dhaka seeks stronger protection for its missions as demonstrations outside High Commission turn violent
Finland to Raise Reservist Age to 65 to Boost Military Preparedness
Move aims to strengthen defence readiness as Finland expands its reserve forces
UK Refuses Talks as Palestine Action Hunger Strikers Face Organ Failure
Pressure mounts on government as hospitalized prisoners’ health reaches critical stage
Securitas Faces Scrutiny in France over First-Aid Training Referencing Sharia Law
Controversial guidance on gender-based assistance raises concerns over secularism and safety
Kim Jong-un Tours New Hotels with Daughter, Highlights Economic Progress
Leader showcases Samjiyon tourism project ahead of key party congress
Cambodia and Thailand to Hold Talks on Reviving Ceasefire as Border Fighting Enters Third Week
Defence officials to meet on December 24 after Asean-backed push to de-escalate conflict
Afrobeats Star Asake Mourns Kenyan Fan Killed in Concert Crush
The incident occurred near a gate at Nyayo National Stadium
Uzbekistan Airports Receives ESG Rating from Sustainable Fitch
Sustainable Fitch highlighted the company's strategy to achieve Net Zero emissions
Stock Market: Shares of UzEx and Quartz Show Most Gains
Quartz increased 16.40%
Uzbekistan’s Foreign Trade Reaches $72.8 Bn in 11M 2025
Exports during January–November totalled $30.9 bn
Uzbekistan Records $9.9 Bn in Gold Exports
China, Russia and Kazakhstan were Uzbekistan’s main trading partners
Engineer Switch Reveals Mercedes PU Details to Red Bull
And Red Bull seem to be better at it than their rivals
FIA Closes Fuel-Flow Meter Loopholes in Power Unit Rules
The change is linked to Formula 1’s switch to fully sustainable fuels in 2026
Accor Scraps Free Breakfast for Platinum and Diamond Members in Central Asia
In Uzbekistan, Accor operates four hotels
“Call of Duty” Co-Creator Vince Zampella Dies in California Crash
Zampella co-founded Infinity Ward in 2002