Archive for December 26, 2025
UN Strengthens Forensic and Ballistic Capabilities in Central Asia
New UN-supplied equipment strengthens arms tracing and counter-terrorism investigations in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan
North Korea Unveils 8,700-tonne Nuclear-Powered Submarine
Kim Jong Un calls the new vessel an “epoch-making change” as experts warn of rising regional security risks
China Sanctions Boeing after US Approves $11 Bn Arms Sales to Taiwan
Beijing targets US defence firms in response to one of Washington’s largest-ever weapons packages for Taiwan
Sam Altman Says “Perfect Memory” Could Drive Next AI Breakthrough
The OpenAI chief says future AI systems could remember every detail of a user’s life, marking a step toward superhuman intelligence
Haaland Clears Fitness Check Ahead of Manchester City Clash with Nottingham Forest
AI Risks Becoming New Authority, Philosophers and Researchers Warn
From Kant’s Enlightenment ideals to modern AI tools, researchers warn that growing reliance on algorithms may erode human reason and responsibility
Leonardo DiCaprio Reportedly Reconsiders Cosmetic Procedures at 51
Uzbekistan GDP for 2026 Projected at $167 Bn
He also announced the launch of the “Doubling Productivity and Efficiency” programme
Uzbekistan to Attract $50 Bn in Foreign Investment in 2026
Special support measures will be introduced for strategic investors
Uzbekistan Prepares First Astronaut and Satellite for Space Mission
Tashkent has expressed interest in launching the satellite with SpaceX
Uzbekistan to Open AI Labs and Supercomputers
15 artificial intelligence laboratories will be launched in universities
Uzbekistan Declares 2026 the Year of Mahalla Development
Developing mahallas and their infrastructure is a top priority
Uzbekistan Exports Pomegranates to Japan via Costco and AEON
Exports expected to total 100 tonnes by February 2026
Uzbekistan’s GDP Tops $145 Bn for First Time
Exports rose 23% to $33.4 bn
Russian Gas Exports to Central Asia Rise 20% in 2025
The region’s rapid economic growth is driving higher fuel demand
Turkey Detains 115 IS Suspects Over Holiday Attack Plots
Police seized firearms, ammunition and organisational documents
Russia Seeks Suspects from Uzbekistan Over General Kirillov Murder
The court also issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian national
Trump Says US Carried Out Joint Strike on ISIS in Nigeria
Trump earlier designated Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern”