Marco Rubio to Visit Uzbekistan and Central Asia in 2026
Rubio said the visit would likely span a week or longer
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Jim Risch Introduces Bill to Lift Jackson–Vanik Restrictions for C5+1 Partners
He underlined that the region sits in what he called a “difficult neighbourhood”
Zohran Mamdani Confronts Donald Trump in First Speech
The election marked a significant win for Democrats
Zohran Mamdani Praises Uzbek Nurses and Immigrant Workers
He also acknowledged several other minority communities
Zohran Mamdani Becomes First Muslim and Youngest NYC Mayor
As mayor, Mamdani will face practical limitations
Mirziyoyev Arrives in Washington for Talks with Trump and C5+1 Summit
Mirziyoyev will also hold meetings with members of Congress
Kimberly-Clark to Buy Tylenol Maker Kenvue in $40 Bn Deal
The merger would form a global consumer goods powerhouse
Uzbekistan to Introduce 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for US Citizens from 2026
Uzbekistan received 19,200 visitors from the US this year
Trump Claims Pakistan Is Testing Nuclear Weapons, Defends US Nuclear Trials
In an interview with CBS’ 60 Minutes, Trump reiterated that the United States must restart testing to keep pace with global rivals
Trump Says Nvidia’s Most Advanced AI Chips Will Be Reserved for US Use
The statement signals a potential tightening of export controls
More Than 300 Sets of Human Ashes Unearthed in Nevada Desert
The discovery was made near the small town of Searchlight
White House Set to Announce Resumption of Nexperia Chip Exports from China
The company produces large quantities of semiconductors in the Netherlands
MIT and Uzbekistan Partner to Develop Future Digital Leaders
Delegates also visited MIT and Harvard innovation centres
Plug Power Expands Global Hydrogen Portfolio with 2 GW Uzbekistan Project
Final investment decision is expected in late 2026
China and US Reach Economic Consensus on TikTok, Tariffs and Rare Earths After Xi–Trump Talks
Beijing says both sides agreed on key trade issues, including TikTok and tariff reductions, as rare-earth export controls and port fees are paused for one year
Trump and Xi Seal One-Year Trade Pact as US Cuts China Tariffs to 47%
Taiwan was not raised during the discussions
U.S. to Reduce Troop Presence in Romania, Ending Brigade Rotations, Ministry Says
Leaving about 1,000 troops in the country as Washington shifts focus toward European self-defense and Indo-Pacific priorities
US Vice President JD Vance to Visit Kenya Amid Diplomatic Strains
Vance’s November visit to Nairobi aims to ease diplomatic tensions, address trade and security issues and reaffirm Kenya’s role as a key US ally amid China’s growing influence
Saida Mirziyoyeva Meets Sergio Gor and Christopher Landau
Mirziyoyeva noted that such meetings help deepen mutual understanding
President Mirziyoyev Meets US Delegation Led by Trump’s Special Envoy
Both sides discussed the strengthening of the strategic partnership
Uzbekistan Deepens Economic and Energy Cooperation with the United States
The meeting focused on advancing agreements reached during President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s September visit to Washington
US Envoys Visit Tashkent as Mirziyoyev Prepares for Washington C5+1 Summit
As part of their trip, Gor and Landau travelled to Samarkand
US Envoys in Tashkent to Discuss Critical Minerals, Energy and C5+1 Partnership
A key focus will be the upcoming 10th anniversary of the C5+1 diplomatic platform
Oil Prices Rise 2.5% After US Imposes Sanctions on Russia’s Rosneft and Lukoil
The UK imposed similar sanctions last week