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The WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office reported that nearly 1 billion children worldwide face physical, sexual or psychological violence every year, and every five minutes one child dies as a victim. On October 14, WHO and Pakistan's Ministry of Human Rights launched a national strategy for 2026–2031 covering 120 million children.
Aziz KarimovAn illegal gold mine collapsed in the municipality of Santa Barbara in the department of Narino, Colombia. According to local media, a rockfall occurred during gold mining, leaving miners trapped under the rubble. At least 14 people were killed and seven more were injured. Local residents and rescuers took part in the rescue operation.
Aziz KarimovA Survation poll for BBC of 2,000 teenagers aged 13–18 found: 44% want more workplace experience, 43% want help managing finances, 42% want advice on finding jobs. More than half had no work experience. The England government plans to guarantee two weeks of work experience for every pupil. Four students from Newcastle shared their internship experiences.
Aziz KarimovZelensky told EU leaders the war will cost Ukraine €155 billion in 2026 and requested at least €70 billion more. The Commission was tasked with working out options: new joint borrowing or the use of frozen Russian assets worth €210 billion, which Belgium opposes.
Aziz KarimovA study by the UK-based agency Big House Experience, based on an analysis of Reddit discussions, has identified the coziest cities in continental Europe for autumn trips. First place went to Bruges with more than 15,000 upvotes, followed by Amsterdam and Prague. Sunny Athens and Lisbon unexpectedly made the list.
Aziz KarimovAccording to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck early Tuesday off the coast of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean. The epicenter was located approximately 204 km west-northwest of Port-Olry at a depth of 10 km.
Aziz Karimov24-year-old Jayden J. Reed is charged with threats against US President Donald Trump after Facebook posts ahead of the president's visit to Wichita scheduled for October 19. The investigation began on October 15 after an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers. Reed was arrested on Saturday in Clearwater and handed over to federal authorities.
Aziz KarimovIn Tirana, clashes between students and police continued for the seventh consecutive day. According to official figures, 295 people were injured before Monday, including 186 police officers. Prime Minister Edi Rama, in power for 13 years, blames 'dark forces' for radicalising young people and rejects negotiations. Protesters demand better conditions at universities, action against corruption, and his resignation.
Aziz KarimovThe European Union will present a new 'Arctic strategy' on Tuesday aimed at strengthening the bloc's presence in the region. The document, seen by AFP, provides for a submarine cable between Greenland and mainland Europe, the development of satellite communications, the joint procurement of icebreakers, and cooperation with Canada, Britain and Norway. The US is mentioned in the document only a few times.
Aziz KarimovUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it was a great honor for him to receive the Order of Outstanding Merit from the hands of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. He thanked the Uzbek side for organizing the C5+1 dialogue in Samarkand. The parties discussed expanding economic opportunities, job creation, and cooperation in the field of security.
Aziz KarimovVolodymyr Zelensky told US senators that Ukraine is ready to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries for 30 days, as Donald Trump demands, on condition of deliveries of interceptor missiles for Patriot systems. He also accused the Pentagon of delaying deliveries under the PURL program and reported the cessation of warnings about Russian missile strikes.
Aziz KarimovUS Special Envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Oslo for talks with Volodymyr Zelensky, the Norwegian prime minister, and representatives of the 'E4', the EU and NATO. Jared Kushner will likely join online due to illness. After the meeting, Witkoff plans a trip to Russia for talks with Putin. The Kremlin highly praised US mediation, while Trump said Ukraine might consider changing its negotiator.
Aziz KarimovUS Vice President JD Vance said that, in his view, Donald Trump would support his candidacy if he decides to run for president. At the same time, Vance emphasized that he has not discussed this topic with the president himself and has no direct confirmation.
Aziz KarimovHossein Mohebbi, a representative of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said that seven major internet cables run under the Strait of Hormuz and warned of the unveiling of 'new targets and new weapons' amid tensions with the US. Earlier, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei spoke of possible strikes on undersea cables, data centers and AI facilities in the event of a new war.
Aziz KarimovUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held an unannounced visit and meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel on Monday, Axios reported citing two sources. The visit took place eight days before the Knesset elections on October 27 and coincided with US-Israel discussions about a possible resumption of major combat operations against Iran. The day before, Donald Trump publicly endorsed Netanyahu in the election.
Aziz KarimovAccording to The Washington Post, citing American and other officials, Defense Secretary Pete Hegset has not completed the necessary procedures to approve the transfer of Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine. The delay comes amid a new escalation of tensions between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. A Ukrainian official previously reported that Ukraine has only a 'couple' of interceptor missiles left.
Aziz KarimovEarly voting has opened in Texas ahead of the November midterm elections. Polls show Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones slightly ahead of incumbent Governor Greg Abbott, and James Talarico slightly ahead of Republican Senator Ken Paxton. Democrats are betting on voter discontent over prices and the war in the Middle East, while Republicans rely on Trump supporters' turnout.
Aziz KarimovMauritian authorities on Monday lifted the night curfew imposed last week after the most serious unrest in nearly three decades. The protests began over water shortages and the rising cost of living, and violence erupted after a police officer seriously wounded a woman. At least 188 people have been arrested.
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