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Aziz Karimov

Aziz Karimov — tafs uz coverage of world. News, key facts and context in English, Uzbek and Russian.

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Houthis attack Saudi Arabia: strike on Aramco facility, casualties in Riyadh and Trump's criticism

After the strike on Riyadh airport, which killed 13 people, the escalation between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition continues: an attack on the Aramco building in Dhahran, debris from intercepted rockets wounded four people in the capital, and the coalition is carrying out retaliatory strikes on Yemen. Trump accused the Houthis of acting 'at Iran's direction,' and the Houthis threatened to strike American interests.

Aziz Karimov
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Hail, floods and power outages hit Santiago

A severe storm with hail and downpours paralyzed the capital of Chile: the districts of Providencia, Las Condes and Estación Central were flooded, water entered homes and the Alto Las Condes shopping center, metro service was disrupted, and firefighters rescued people in a flooded underpass in Peñalolén.

Aziz Karimov
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Europe Today: Spain's foreign minister, drone attacks off Bulgaria's coast, EU–China talks and the EU budget

In the Euronews Europe Today edition of 14 October 2026: an exclusive interview with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares at the Warsaw Security Forum, drone strikes on two commercial ships off the Bulgarian coast, an assessment of European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič's talks in China, and the Irish compromise on the EU's seven-year budget ahead of the summit.

Aziz Karimov
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Student protests in France: riots in Paris, 11 police officers hospitalized and Greta Thunberg's participation

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, tens of thousands of people across France took part in student protests over teacher shortages, poor school conditions and overcrowded classrooms. In Paris, the demonstration at Place Vauban turned into riots: protesters threw bottles, stones and fireworks at police, who responded with water cannons, tear gas and stun grenades. According to the authorities, about 161,500 people took part in the actions across the country, while unions put the figure at around 480,000. The acc

Aziz Karimov
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Russian strikes on Ukraine: 25 injured in Rivne, five ballistic missiles on Kyiv, four killed in Kharkiv

On October 13, 2026, a Russian strike on a study building of Rivne State University for the Humanities injured at least 25 people. Zelensky reported five ballistic missiles on Kyiv and the absence of advance warning from partners. In Kharkiv, four people were killed and 41 injured. The strikes came ahead of the European Council summit on October 16.

Aziz Karimov
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Secret lies in hospitality: Porto named Europe's most welcoming city, Lisbon close behind

Portugal is often regarded as one of the most welcoming and hospitable countries in the world, with international studies and surveys repeatedly placing the Portuguese people at the top of tourists' preferences. It is therefore no surprise that Porto has been awarded the title of "most welcoming city in Europe" . The distinction comes from readers of Condé Nast Traveller magazine in the Readers' Choice Awards 2026 (source in Portuguese) , who also rank Lisbon second in this category. The vote

Aziz Karimov
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Qatar's Emir: the country will emerge from the crisis stronger and will continue diversifying the economy

Speaking at the opening of the annual Shura session in Doha, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said Qatar was attacked by Iran, pledged to defend sovereignty while avoiding a wider war, and presented a strategy of accelerated economic diversification. Oil and gas revenues fell 42% in the first half of the year, but the non-oil sector accounts for about 80% of real GDP. Qatar will continue expanding LNG production and maintain its mediation role in the region.

Aziz Karimov
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US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns After Series of Reports on Her Conduct

US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle submitted her resignation after the White House asked her to step down. The decision followed Wall Street Journal reports about threats against a Greek official, accepting gifts, and an offer to use influence in exchange for debt repayment. Guilfoyle calls the accusations false and intends to defend her reputation.

Aziz Karimov
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It has become known which agencies Erkinjon Turdimov will oversee

First Deputy Prime Minister — Minister of Preschool and School Education Erkinjon Turdimov will coordinate the work of a number of ministries, agencies and regional khokimiyats under a presidential decree of October 9. His remit covers education, health, the Academy of Sciences, youth affairs, as well as cooperation with the MIA, SSS and National Guard on drug prevention, violence in schools and youth protection.

Aziz Karimov
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Greta Thunberg joins French high school protests amid fifth wave of mobilization and budget debates

France saw a fifth wave of high school student protests against learning conditions: teacher shortages, dilapidated buildings and overcrowded classrooms. Greta Thunberg joined the demonstration in Saint-Denis. Around 200 high schools are closed, and the National Assembly is debating the 2027 budget with a €1.2 billion increase in education spending, which critics consider insufficient.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
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In Uzbekistan, 43,000 bank cards have been blocked since the beginning of the year over fraudulent schemes

Uzbekistan's Ministry of Internal Affairs reported 17,483 cybercrimes solved this year, with damages of over 209.9 billion soums returned to more than 19,000 citizens. Over nine months, the joint MIA and Central Bank system prevented the illegal withdrawal of 77.3 billion soums and blocked 43,001 bank cards linked to criminal activity. Authorities also shut down over 38,000 phishing programs, protecting more than 668,000 citizens. However, the ministry acknowledged that current measures are not yet sufficiently effective, criticizing cybersecurity work in Tashkent and several regions.

Aziz Karimov
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Off the coast of Bulgaria, drones attacked two vessels: one sank, 11 people missing

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, two commercial vessels were attacked by drones in the Black Sea off the Bulgarian coast. The vessel HS Dignity, flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, sank 17 nautical miles from Krapets; according to preliminary data, five people were rescued and 11 are missing. All 15 crew members of the vessel Chelsea 3 (seven Ukrainians and eight Azerbaijanis) were evacuated. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev summoned the Russian ambassador, saying there is no direct evidence, but that “logic points to a benefit

Aziz Karimov
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Uzbekistan and external migration: what the numbers say

In the first half of 2026, 5,422 people left Uzbekistan for permanent residence abroad - 2.3% fewer than in the same period of 2025, almost 40% below the 2023 level and slightly above the 2024 figure. The article warns against interpreting a single-year indicator without context. Also: subscription announcement for Darakchi Plus for 2026.

Aziz Karimov
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