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Musk became the first person in history with a net worth of $700 billion

According to information from Forbes, Elon Musk's net worth has increased to $700 billion just four days after he became the world's first person with a fortune of $600 billion. The increase in wealth occurred after the Delaware Supreme Court overturned a lower court's ruling that had previously invalidated a package of stock options for Tesla, valued at $139 billion. The court determined that the cancellation of the options was unlawful. As a result, Forbes revised Musk's

21.12.2025, 11:25
Elon Musk became the first person with a net worth of over $700 billion
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Elon Musk became the first person with a net worth of over $700 billion

Musk achieved this record thanks to a ruling by the Delaware Supreme Court, which overturned a previous decision by a lower court and reinstated his stock options in Tesla, valued at about $139 billion. It is worth noting that just at the beginning of December, Elon Musk had already become the first person whose net worth exceeded $600 billion.

21.12.2025, 11:17
Snowfall is expected in Kazakhstan
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Snowfall is expected in Kazakhstan

Snowfalls and blizzards are predicted across the territory of Kazakhstan. Particularly heavy snow is expected in the northwest, north, east, and central regions of the republic. At the same time, rain and snow may occur in the western and southern regions. The mountains in the south and southeast will also face heavy snowfall. Additionally, fog, ice, and increased wind are forecasted across the country.

21.12.2025, 10:51
Zelensky "talks every evening" with the dismissed Ermak, - media
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Zelensky "talks every evening" with the dismissed Ermak, - media

According to information provided by Inna Vedernikova, editor of the internal policy department, Ermak is still actively involved in affairs, but no longer performs his previous duties in the office. “He is simply no longer on the front lines and does not manage processes around the clock, but he remains in touch and regularly visits the president,” she noted. Vedernikova added that the only way to sever ties between Ermak and Zelensky could be cooperation with law enforcement agencies, which

21.12.2025, 09:13
President Edgars Rinkēvičs invited the President of Mongolia to visit Latvia
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President Edgars Rinkēvičs invited the President of Mongolia to visit Latvia

On December 18, 2025, the Ambassador of Mongolia, Oyundari Navaan-Yunden, presented her credentials to Edgars Rinkēvičs. During the ceremony, the ambassador conveyed greetings from the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhna, emphasizing the desire to develop bilateral relations in various areas, including politics, trade, information technology, and organizing high-level visits.

21.12.2025, 06:34
Tajikistan and Japan are interested in increasing the number of scholarships for training specialists
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Tajikistan and Japan are interested in increasing the number of scholarships for training specialists

During this event, issues of bilateral cooperation between the two countries were discussed, as well as opportunities for the development of trade, economic, and investment relations. Special attention was given to attracting leading Japanese companies to establish joint industrial enterprises in various sectors. It was proposed to develop a Program for Trade and Economic Cooperation for the period from 2026 to 2028.

20.12.2025, 21:32
Turkmenistan and Japan Signed a Memorandum
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Turkmenistan and Japan Signed a Memorandum

During his visit, Berdymukhamedov held a meeting with representatives of Japanese business, where he emphasized the importance of technological solutions offered by Japanese companies and outlined key areas for future cooperation. Also, as part of the trip, the President of Turkmenistan met with Emperor Naruhito of Japan. As a result of the negotiations, it was confirmed that bilateral relations have reached a new level, especially in the fields of high technology and information solutions,

20.12.2025, 20:56
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In India, a train fatally struck eight elephants, and the carriages derailed.

According to information from the PTI agency, the tragic incident occurred in the eastern part of India, in the state of Assam. The Rajdhani Express train, which was traveling from Silchar to New Delhi, collided with a herd of elephants. As a result of this incident, five carriages, as well as the locomotive, derailed. Fortunately, there were no injuries among the passengers. Due to the train accident, those planning to travel through this section were redirected to alternative routes, and work

20.12.2025, 20:50
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Dubai flooded after heavy rains

As a result of heavy rains that followed the sandstorm, many streets in Dubai were submerged. As shown in photos published by the media, cars, including premium models, were partially flooded. The wind also caused damage to beach infrastructure, damaging sun loungers and barriers at hotels. In connection with this, the authorities decided to temporarily close several parks and public beaches for safety reasons. Russian tourists report difficulties in calling taxis and are forced to remain in

20.12.2025, 19:51
The premiere of the first 3D animated film in the history of Uzbekistan took place in Tashkent.
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The premiere of the first 3D animated film in the history of Uzbekistan took place in Tashkent.

About two thousand children gathered at the event, eagerly following the development of the plot and empathizing with the main characters. Said Mirziyoyev noted that the cartoon evoked positive emotions in the young viewers. She also thanked the director Jahongir Akhmedov and the entire team of creators for their work, wishing them further success and inspiration for new creative endeavors.

20.12.2025, 19:07
Donald Trump May Receive Compensation from the Government for Searches 3 Years Ago
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Donald Trump May Receive Compensation from the Government for Searches 3 Years Ago

On December 19 in North Carolina, U.S. President Donald Trump stated in his speech about the possibility of filing a lawsuit against the government demanding compensation of 1 billion dollars due to the search conducted by the FBI at his residence. He emphasized that he intends to direct these funds to charity. It is worth noting that in August 2022, FBI agents conducted a search at Trump's home in Florida without prior notice.

20.12.2025, 18:23
Negotiations Between the President of Uzbekistan and the Prime Minister of Japan Took Place in Tokyo
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Negotiations Between the President of Uzbekistan and the Prime Minister of Japan Took Place in Tokyo

During the meeting, the prospects for deepening the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and Japan were discussed. President Mirziyoyev highlighted several priority areas for cooperation development, including "green" energy and industrial decarbonization, information technology, critical minerals, as well as cooperation in the field of machine engineering and the modernization of healthcare and tourism infrastructure.

20.12.2025, 17:49
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Trash streamer Mellstroy announced he is wanted by Interpol at the request of Kazakhstan

Andrey Burim, better known as the streamer Mellstroy, announced during his live broadcast on the Kick platform that he is wanted by Interpol. As reported by The Insider, he claims that he cannot leave Cyprus due to requests sent by Kazakhstan to Interpol regarding a case involving an illegal casino. Currently, there are no independent sources confirming his statements. In the open databases of Interpol, the name Andrey Burim is not found.

20.12.2025, 17:49
U.S. Forces Struck ISIS Targets in Response to December 13 Attack
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U.S. Forces Struck ISIS Targets in Response to December 13 Attack

Illustrative photo In his statement, Hegset emphasized: "This is not the beginning of a war — this is a declaration of revenge. The United States under President Trump will never back down in defending its citizens." According to the U.S. Central Command, during the operation, American and Jordanian forces attacked over 70 ISIS targets in Syria, using more than 100 precision-guided munitions.

20.12.2025, 16:36
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The U.S. Imposed Sanctions Against Two Judges of the International Criminal Court

According to a statement by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the United States has imposed sanctions on two judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) due to their involvement in investigations concerning Israel. This information was published by Reuters. The sanctions target Judge Gocha Lordkipanidze from Georgia and Erdenebalsuren Damdin from Mongolia. Rubio noted that they "were directly involved in the ICC's efforts to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute Israeli

20.12.2025, 16:21
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Macron urged Europe to resume direct dialogue with Putin

During a press conference held on December 19 in Brussels following the European Council summit, French President Emmanuel Macron made a statement about the need to find a format for resuming dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was reported by Deutsche Welle. Macron noted that it is important for European countries to find an approach to negotiations with Moscow that aligns with their interests.

20.12.2025, 16:13
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The U.S. Justice Department has begun publishing archival documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case

According to information from the U.S. Department of Justice, the publication of archival documents is being carried out in accordance with the "Epstein Files Transparency Act," which was recently approved by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump. The first materials were posted on the agency's official website on December 19, with plans to release even more files in the coming weeks. The department noted that many documents, including text information and photographs,

20.12.2025, 15:41
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The USA has launched a military operation of retribution in Syria against ISIS

The military operation called "Hawk Strike" began on December 20, as announced by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The main objective of the campaign is to eliminate ISIS militants and their infrastructure, as well as to seize weapons depots. This operation is a response to the incident that occurred on December 13 in the Palmyra area, where an attack on American servicemen took place.

20.12.2025, 14:18
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EU approves allocation of 90 billion euros in aid to Ukraine for 2026-2027

The countries of the European Union have reached an agreement to allocate 90 billion euros as financial support for Ukraine for the years 2026-2027, as announced by the President of the European Council, António Costa. Costa confirmed this in his message on the social network X, noting: "We have reached an agreement. The decision to allocate 90 billion euros to assist Ukraine has been made. We have fulfilled our commitments." Link to the message

20.12.2025, 13:32
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Turkey warned Ukraine and Russia after the incident over Ankara

According to Euronews, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense made an official statement regarding the destruction of a drone that was shot down over Ankara. The ministry strongly urged Ukraine and Russia to avoid actions that could exacerbate security in the Black Sea. The ministry emphasized the importance of caution from both sides, considering the ongoing conflict between them, and the need for a careful approach to issues related to regional security.

20.12.2025, 12:33
202 Indian citizens recruited into the Russian army, 26 of them killed, - Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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202 Indian citizens recruited into the Russian army, 26 of them killed, - Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On December 18, Indian Foreign Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh informed Parliament that an estimated 202 Indian citizens had been recruited into the Russian army. According to him, of this number, 119 were released early, while 26 Indians, according to information from Russian authorities, died, and 7 are listed as missing. The minister also noted that efforts are underway to facilitate the early discharge of another 50 individuals. Singh added that "the Ministry of Foreign Affairs assisted

20.12.2025, 11:38
Mongolia and the Russian Federation Strengthen Cooperation in the Field of Transport
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Mongolia and the Russian Federation Strengthen Cooperation in the Field of Transport

On December 19, the 27th meeting of the Intergovernmental Russian-Mongolian Commission took place in the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, focusing on issues of trade-economic, scientific-technical, and cultural cooperation. During the commission's work, important and relevant issues of mutual interest to both countries were discussed. The Russian delegation was headed by Alexander Kozlov, the Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation, who is also the chairman of

20.12.2025, 10:05
The President of Uzbekistan Advocated for the Launch of a Joint Program to Improve Air Quality in Central Asia at the Summit in Tokyo
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The President of Uzbekistan Advocated for the Launch of a Joint Program to Improve Air Quality in Central Asia at the Summit in Tokyo

This summit was also attended by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takichi, as well as the presidents of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, and Turkmenistan Serdar Berdymukhamedov. During the discussions, participants explored opportunities for expanding mutually beneficial cooperation between Central Asia and Japan in key areas.

20.12.2025, 10:03
The Day the Mongolian Storm Consumed the Pearl of Eastern Europe
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The Day the Mongolian Storm Consumed the Pearl of Eastern Europe

On December 6, 1240, Kyiv, one of the richest and most influential cities of medieval Europe, came under the assault of Mongol troops led by Batu Khan. After three years of conquests in the territory of Rus, Batu Khan decided to take Kyiv, which had a population of about 50,000 and was under the control of the Galician-Volhynian principality. The operation to capture the city was commanded by Mönk Khan, Batu's cousin and future Great Khan. Seeing the beauty of Kyiv, he took a step unusual

20.12.2025, 08:04
The Secretary General of the OTS Omuraliyev visited Washington. What is the significance of the visit?
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The Secretary General of the OTS Omuraliyev visited Washington. What is the significance of the visit?

The visit of Omuraliyev took place shortly after President Donald Trump's meeting with the leaders of Central Asia at the White House, which was timed to the tenth anniversary of the C5+1 format. Also, against the backdrop of recent diplomatic progress between Armenia and Azerbaijan with the help of the United States, this event highlights the growing strategic importance of the Turkic Council and makes the moment particularly suitable for the visit of its Secretary General. According to

19.12.2025, 20:42
Tokaev called for the restoration of global trust, UN reform, and strengthening the role of middle powers
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Tokaev called for the restoration of global trust, UN reform, and strengthening the role of middle powers

// Tokayev In his speech to students, scholars, and diplomats, Tokayev shared his vision for Kazakhstan in the context of restoring global strategic trust amid rising geopolitical tensions. He proposed new ideas for strengthening multilateral cooperation, the press service of Akorda reports. The President noted: “I perceive this event as a manifestation of trust in Kazakhstan's growing international role and recognition of our ongoing work to uphold multilateralism and global stability.”

19.12.2025, 19:34
Russia and Ukraine exchanged the bodies of fallen soldiers
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Russia and Ukraine exchanged the bodies of fallen soldiers

Russia and Ukraine have carried out a new exchange of the bodies of fallen soldiers. According to information provided by the Ukrainian Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, Ukraine has received back 1003 bodies, which, according to the Russian side, belong to Ukrainian servicemen.

19.12.2025, 16:36
Trump imposed a complete entry ban for citizens of seven more countries, easing restrictions for Turkmenistan.
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Trump imposed a complete entry ban for citizens of seven more countries, easing restrictions for Turkmenistan.

Illustrative photo In addition to this, Trump also imposed partial restrictions on citizens from 15 countries, including Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Dominica, Gabon, Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, the Kingdom of Tonga, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. However, for citizens of Turkmenistan, the entry restriction to the U.S. on non-immigrant visas has been lifted. This decision is related to the fact that Turkmenistan has "shown significant

19.12.2025, 16:27
The UK imposed sanctions on companies from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan due to ties with the Russian Federation.
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The UK imposed sanctions on companies from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan due to ties with the Russian Federation.

The UK government has expanded its sanctions list against Russia, adding five companies from Central Asia — four from Uzbekistan and one from Kyrgyzstan. These firms are suspected of collaborating with the Russian Federation, and starting from December 18, London will impose financial restrictions against them, including asset freezes, as stated in official documents from the UK Treasury. The following Uzbek enterprises are included in the list:

19.12.2025, 16:00
Frosts of up to -35°C Expected in Kazakhstan
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Frosts of up to -35°C Expected in Kazakhstan

First of all, severe frosts will affect the North Kazakhstan, Akmolinsk, and Kostanay regions. Snowfalls, blizzards, and fog are expected on December 20, and by the morning of December 21, temperatures in these regions may drop to –30…–35°C. In particular, temperatures in Petropavlovsk are predicted to reach –35°C, while in Astana it will drop to –27°C.

19.12.2025, 14:21
The USA has announced the suspension of the green card lottery program
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The USA has announced the suspension of the green card lottery program

Illustrative photo As a result of the shooting that occurred on December 13, two students were killed, and at least eight were injured. The shooter, a Portuguese national named Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, had been studying at Brown University for over two decades. He is also suspected of murdering Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Nuno Loureiro, which took place two days after the shooting. On December 18, it was reported that Valente was found dead in a storage facility in New

19.12.2025, 14:19
Rain and Snow Expected in Uzbekistan Over the Weekend
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Rain and Snow Expected in Uzbekistan Over the Weekend

On Saturday and Sunday, a new influx of moist air is expected, which will lead to a temporary deterioration in weather conditions. Rain and snow will occur across the country. Nighttime temperatures will range from 0 to -5 degrees, while daytime temperatures will range from 0 to +5 degrees. The wind will be from the west, with intensity ranging from light to moderate, and fog is also possible.

19.12.2025, 14:09
TikTok Signs Agreement to Sell Its American Business Segment
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TikTok Signs Agreement to Sell Its American Business Segment

According to information from the Associated Press, the completion of the deal is scheduled for February 22. This date was announced by TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew in a message to employees that the agency has reviewed. After the deal is completed, it is expected that the American division of TikTok will operate in accordance with the principles of "protecting the data of American citizens and U.S. national security." In particular, user data from the U.S. will be stored on American soil

19.12.2025, 14:02
An earthquake felt in Uzbekistan occurred in the territory of Afghanistan
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An earthquake felt in Uzbekistan occurred in the territory of Afghanistan

According to information from the Seismological Monitoring Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the magnitude of the earthquake that occurred in the Takhar province was 6. The epicenter was located at a depth of 105 kilometers. As for Tashkent, located 550 km from the epicenter, the tremors were felt weakly, at a level of 2 points. In areas such as Syrdarya, Jizzakh, and the Fergana Valley, the intensity of the vibrations ranged from 2 to 3 points. The

19.12.2025, 13:51
EU leaders agreed to allocate 90 billion euros to Ukraine
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EU leaders agreed to allocate 90 billion euros to Ukraine

According to Koshta, "an agreement has been reached. The decision to provide financial support to Ukraine for 2026-2027 has been approved. We have made commitments and fulfilled them," he noted in his post on social media X. At the same time, the mechanism for joint borrowing will not affect countries such as Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, which opposed further financial assistance to Kyiv, Politico reports.

19.12.2025, 11:30
Lukashenko: The "Oreshnik" missile system is now on combat duty in Belarus
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Lukashenko: The "Oreshnik" missile system is now on combat duty in Belarus

Illustrative photo In his speech, Lukashenko noted that the 'Oreshnik' has already taken up combat duty, and the first positions for it have been prepared. This was reported by the BelTA agency. The 'Oreshnik' is an experimental medium-range ballistic missile system that was first used by the Russian armed forces in November 2024 to strike the Dnieper.

19.12.2025, 10:50
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USA Suspends Green Card Lottery

According to information published by U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on social media platform X, the DV1 program related to green card issuance will be suspended. The Secretary noted that Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, who carried out the shooting at Brown University, arrived in the United States in 2017 through the Diversity Visa (DV1) program and subsequently became a permanent resident of the country.

19.12.2025, 10:49