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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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EU adopts new sanctions package against Russia: 1,569 entities targeted, including suppliers to the missile industry

The EU adopted one of the largest sanctions packages since the start of the war, covering 1,569 entities — 826 companies and 743 individuals. According to political scientists Jahongir Akramov and Anvar Yoʻldoshev, the total number of sanctioned entities grew from roughly 3,000 to 4,600. The restrictions affected GAZ, nickel enterprises, railway organizations, and suppliers of components for missile production.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
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North Korea Announced Test of New AI Torpedo Zam-2.0

North Korea reported testing the Zam-2.0 torpedo system with AI guidance. This comes amid a series of recent missile tests, including launches of cruise missiles from a submarine, and against the backdrop of Trump's statements about plans to meet with Kim Jong Un.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
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In Surkhandarya Region a Fifth-Grader Drove a Neighbor's Car — Road Safety Department Held a Preventive Talk

In the Jarkurgan district of Surkhandarya region, a video spread on social media showing a 5th-grade student of school No. 19 driving a neighbor's Spark car. The regional Road Safety Department (UZAVTODOR/UBDD) reported that a preventive talk was held with the child and his mother, and lawful measures were taken. The boy said he regrets what happened.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's successor Katia Zacharia leaves post five days after appointment

White House Press Secretary Katia Zacharia is leaving the post five days after her appointment, The New York Times and other outlets reported. The White House confirmed she is 'transitioning out' of the role. Trump denied firing her and said he advised her to 'reconsider'. The appointment sparked controversy over Zacharia's claims of being a lawyer: she admitted she never took the bar exam. Her first briefing lasted less than 15 minutes.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
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In Jarkurgan, a fifth-grader drove a neighbor's car and posted a video online

In the Jarkurgan district of the Surkhandarya region, a fifth-grade student drove a neighbor's Chevrolet Spark and posted a video online. According to the road safety department of the regional internal affairs directorate, a preventive talk was held with the child and his mother. It is reported that lawful measures were taken, but their nature is not specified.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
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Russian Embassy advised Russians to refrain from travel to Saudi Arabia due to attacks on Riyadh airport

The Russian Embassy in Saudi Arabia, in an interview with Izvestia, recommended that Russian citizens not travel to the kingdom until air service is restored. The reason was the temporary suspension of Riyadh airport operations after Houthi attacks: in October, King Khalid International Airport was hit by five major attacks, the most destructive on October 10 killed 18 people. No evacuation of Russians is planned.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
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Overnight exchange of strikes between Russia and Ukraine: 3 killed, 35 wounded, attack on energy sector

As a result of overnight exchanges of strikes between Russia and Ukraine, three people were killed and 35 wounded. Zelensky said Russia attacked more than 15 energy facilities — one of the largest strikes on the sector. The Russian Armed Forces reported intercepting 610 Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine reported 293 downed targets out of more than 330 launched.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
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WSJ: Iran Helped Houthis in Attack on Riyadh Airport

The Wall Street Journal, citing sources close to Saudi intelligence, reports that Iran provided Yemeni Houthis with assistance in attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure, energy facilities and airports, including an attack on Riyadh airport in which, according to reports, more than 10 people were killed. The assistance included operating drones and missiles, training specialists and sharing intelligence. In July, two flights were made from Iran to Houthi-controlled areas.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
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Trump denied ordering restrictions on Starshield operations in Ukraine

Donald Trump said he did not order restrictions on Starshield operations in Ukraine, having learned about the reports from the morning news. Elon Musk previously said such decisions are made by the military and the president. Outlets differ on who initiated the restrictions: The Telegraph writes that Musk proposed it, Reuters reports an instruction from the White House, and AFP reports the opposite.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
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EU trade unions demand that support for women in menopause be enshrined in labour law

The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), representing 45 million members in 41 countries, is seeking recognition of menopause in EU labour law, citing women's losses in earnings and pensions. At the same time, the European Parliament is considering a report on menopause as an economic and social issue, while the European Commission does not plan to prepare a separate strategy, limiting itself to including the topic in the Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2030.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
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Poland plans to give railway security authority to neutralize drones

The Polish government has published a draft amendment to the railway transport law expanding the powers of the Railway Security Service (SOK): use of counter-drone means, use of weapons to destroy drones, recording of interventions and pursuit of suspects on private territory. The measure follows sabotage on the Warsaw–Lublin line in November and comes amid concerns over Russian hybrid operations.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
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Travel designers, privacy and wellness: the main luxury tourism trends of 2027

According to industry reports from Virtuoso, Lemongrass and Signature Travel Network, luxury tourism in 2027 is shifting from conspicuous opulence to thoughtfulness: privacy, 'travel designers', slow train journeys and river cruises are in vogue, along with hotels that help guests recover. Europe will take seven of the ten spots in the top destinations ranking.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read