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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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UN Security Council fails to agree on candidate for new secretary-general

None of the seven candidates for UN secretary-general has yet received the support of all five permanent members of the Security Council, the Associated Press reported citing sources. The main contenders — Rebeca Grynspan, Rafael Grossi and Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett — each, according to the agency, drew objections from two permanent members. The US does not rule out supporting one of the candidates, and its position will become clear in the coming days.

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Romanian F-16s Shoot Down Two Drones Over the Black Sea

Romanian F-16 fighter jets shot down two drones that illegally entered the country's airspace over territorial waters near Sulina. Defence Minister Radu Miruță said the first drone was shot down within two minutes of entering the airspace, the second five minutes later. The origin of the drones has not been disclosed. Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu stated that NATO will discuss the Black Sea situation at a meeting on Tuesday.

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed cooperation with PRC State Council Premier Li Qiang, including peaceful atom and air travel

On October 17, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a Chinese delegation led by State Council Premier Li Qiang. The parties discussed expanding cooperation in green energy, the peaceful atom, digital technologies and other areas, construction of the China — Kyrgyzstan — Uzbekistan railway, and increasing flights between cities of the two countries. The portfolio of firm projects reached about $60 billion, with more than 6,000 joint ventures created.

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Ilhan Omar's Lawyers Challenge Legality of FBI and Internal Security Agency Search of Her Home

The defense of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, in a letter to federal prosecutors, claimed the search of her Washington home was unlawful and demanded the return of seized property and recordings from the operation. The Justice Department rejected the accusations, and Washington prosecutor Jeanine Pirro stated the warrant had been approved by a judge with probable cause.

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Tourist office branch set on fire in Lyon during protests against rising prices

During nationwide cost-of-living protests, a branch of the tourist office in Lyon was ransacked and set on fire. Hooded individuals tore letters off the sign, flames spread along one side of the building, and burning debris was seen on Place Bellecour. The protests are taking place amid pressure on the Macron government following weeks of student protests.

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Experts and German authorities disagree on assessing the threat from Russia

BfV chief Sinan Selen described Russia's actions against Germany as a long-term hybrid attack that will not end even with the war in Ukraine. Interior Minister Dobrindt speaks of political and social pressure, but a number of experts, including Carlo Masala and Carsten Breuer, believe Russia is preparing for a major war. According to military experts and the German Defense Ministry, by 2029 Russia will be able to wage a conventional war against NATO.

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In Syrdarya region, court jails for 5 days a man who harassed a saleswoman near the M-39 highway

In Akaltyn district of Syrdarya region, a drunk 22-year-old man pestered a woman selling goods near the M-39 highway and offered her sexual intimacy for money. The victim turned to internal affairs bodies. The court found him guilty under Article 41-1 of the Administrative Liability Code (sexual harassment) and imposed 5 days of administrative arrest. The man fully admitted guilt and asked for leniency, while the victim demanded strict punishment.

Aziz Karimov
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Mass protests in France: clashes with police, hundreds detained, fires in buildings

On Saturday, October 17, hundreds of demonstrations against rising prices and social inequality took place across France, joined by students, unions and the 'yellow vests'. In Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Lille and other cities there were clashes with police, who used tear gas and water cannons. According to the authorities, hundreds of people were detained, police officers were injured; the tourist office in Lyon and the town hall in Limoges burned down.

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Houthis released 159 detainees in Sanaa with the support of the Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross said that the Sanaa authorities, with its assistance, unilaterally released 159 people. The Houthis said the detainees had voluntarily surrendered without a fight during recent events and were released under an amnesty by Mahdi al-Mashat. The ICRC stressed that the release was not connected with the Stockholm Agreement.

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Founder of the 'Cockroach Janta Party' Abhijit Dipke released after detention in Delhi

A court in New Delhi on Saturday released on conditional bail Abhijit Dipke, founder of the youth Cockroach Janta Party, who was detained the day before at a protest march against the revision of electoral rolls. Two other leaders of the movement remain in custody until Sunday. The opposition demands the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, while the BJP accuses its opponents of attempts at destabilization.

Aziz Karimov
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Egypt Ready to Defend Saudi Arabia: Parliament to Hold Emergency Session

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi declared the country's readiness to defend Saudi Arabia if it requests assistance, emphasizing that this concerns defense only. On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Egypt's parliament will hold an emergency plenary session to consider the relevant authorization. The statement came amid intensified Houthi attacks from Yemen on Saudi facilities.

Aziz Karimov
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