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Moldova's Ministry of Defense reported that on October 16–17 five drones violated the country's airspace; one of them fell and exploded. Since October 10, eight violations have been recorded, 64 since the beginning of 2026, and 101 since 2022.
Aziz KarimovSpecial services of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Russia, in a joint operation, curbed the activities of an international group smuggling drugs from Afghanistan via the 'Northern Route'. Two participants were detained in Tyumen, and 30 kg of Afghan hashish worth about 300 thousand dollars was seized.
Aziz KarimovIslom Madaminov, who previously worked as an adviser on trade and economic affairs at the Uzbekistan embassy in Saudi Arabia, has been appointed deputy governor of Fergana region — head of the regional investment, industry and trade department.
Aziz KarimovHeavy rains caused flooding in Istanbul; four people died. On Wednesday, 261 mm of precipitation was recorded — a record in the city's modern history. Rescuers evacuated 3,057 people, and classes were suspended in several provinces.
Aziz KarimovAccording to Der Spiegel, citing intelligence services, two Turks detained on October 12 in Nürtingen, Germany, may have been members of the group involved in the arson of a Starlink station near Warsaw on September 23. The possible link to Russia is connected to Beratcan Gökdemi̇r, detained in Russia in 2024 and not extradited to Turkey.
Aziz KarimovUS CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper said Iran, except for humanitarian aid, is deprived of maritime imports and exports. According to him, the US prevented the export of $25 billion worth of Iranian oil, froze crypto assets worth about $350 million, and the Strait of Hormuz remains open to shipping.
Aziz KarimovCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned at a rally in Edmonton that forces outside the country are seeking to divide Canada ahead of the Alberta referendum scheduled for Monday. The vote will determine whether a second, binding referendum on the province's separation should be held. Carney also emphasized Alberta's role in Canada's energy independence and the Pacific Link pipeline project.
Aziz KarimovA Mexican court sentenced three men to 158 years and nine months in prison each for the murder of brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad in 2024. The trio was killed during a surfing trip in Baja California during an attempted robbery. The court also ordered the defendants to pay compensation to the victims' families.
Aziz KarimovThe fast-spreading Norte Fire in San Clemente forced thousands of residents to evacuate; about 4,600 homes and nearly 16,000 people were in the evacuation zone. The fire damaged or destroyed seven homes; by Saturday evening all evacuation orders were lifted, containment stood at 25%. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, and two firefighters were injured.
Aziz KarimovIn Hamburg, the trial continues of Christina Block, accused of organizing the violent abduction of two children from Denmark. The case has led to the biggest spy scandal in Germany in recent years: in October, former intelligence chief August Hanning was arrested on charges of treason.
Aziz KarimovItalian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto told the BBC that the US restriction of Ukraine's access to satellite systems and intelligence is a 'major mistake' that risks prolonging the war. Earlier, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized Trump's deal to buy diesel from Russia.
Aziz KarimovDonald Trump signed an executive order implementing the Graham sanctions law against Russia and Iran, but simultaneously suspended the tariffs and most of the sanctions it provided for, citing US national interests. The decision drew criticism from congressmen of both parties, a welcome from Moscow, and an escalation of the conflict with Zelensky.
Aziz KarimovOutgoing White House press secretary Katie Zacharia thanked Donald Trump, calling working for him an honor. Earlier, Trump told reporters he had advised her to 'reconsider' and said the media had treated her 'badly.' Zacharia was appointed to the post at the beginning of the month after the departure of Karoline Leavitt.
Aziz KarimovAccording to ONS data, over 1.1 million UK residents who have never smoked use vapes, and their number is growing. The BBC story's subjects describe psychological dependence and habit, experts point to marketing and risks, while support for quitting vaping remains limited.
Aziz KarimovThe Saudi-led military coalition said it destroyed Houthi ballistic missile launch pads in the northwest of Yemen's Saada province. Details of the operation were not disclosed.
Aziz KarimovChina's Foreign Ministry responded to a Bloomberg report that the EU is preparing new trade powers to reduce the trade deficit with China. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning called on Brussels to uphold free trade principles and WTO rules, noting that dialogue at the second meeting of the consultation mechanism showed that differences can be resolved.
Aziz KarimovIsraeli human rights groups, former prime ministers and a UN commission link the rise in settler attacks on Palestinians to the Netanyahu government's policies: expanded weapons licensing, the abolition of administrative detention for Jewish settlers, and annexation plans. Yesh Din documented 377 incidents over two weeks, and the Palestinian commission recorded 5,561 attacks since the beginning of 2026.
Aziz KarimovRiyadh welcomed the presidential statement of the UN Security Council condemning Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and calling for cooperation to deprive the group of access to weapons. The statement emphasizes the need to implement resolution 2216 (2015). According to the coalition, 19 people were killed and 364 injured as a result of attacks on airports.
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