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Mauritian 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.
Aziz KarimovThe Houthis on Monday evening fired four ballistic missiles at the government-held city of Marib. Authorities reported no casualties. Earlier, over several days, 17 more missiles were fired at Marib, according to local authorities. At the same time, the Yemeni army announced it had repelled a Houthi attack on the Kahbub front in Lahj governorate.
Aziz KarimovOn October 19, Israeli forces carried out airstrikes, drone attacks and artillery shelling across six districts of southern Lebanon, and conducted two demolition blasts, Lebanon's state agency NNA reported. No casualties were reported immediately. The attacks continue despite the June 26 framework agreement on the phased withdrawal of Israeli troops.
Aziz KarimovA Channel 12 poll published eight days before Israel's parliamentary election on October 27 showed that 45% of respondents consider former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot more suitable for prime minister, versus 33% for Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot's Yashar party is projected to win 24 seats against 21 for Likud. According to the poll, Trump's endorsement of Netanyahu has almost no effect on voters.
Aziz KarimovThe UN Security Council unanimously approved a resolution, initiated by Greece, on violations of children's rights in armed conflicts involving the use of digital technologies. The document calls on states to ensure compliance with international law and to develop children's digital literacy.
Aziz KarimovAccording to Ofcom, although 11% of adults use dating sites, time spent on them is falling — from almost four hours a month in 2023 to three last year. More people are attending offline dating events (costing £15–30), citing 'app fatigue' and the high cost of dating. Match Group, the owner of Tinder and Hinge, is responding by adding offline formats to the app.
Aziz KarimovMonica Thomas from Suffolk and Claire Baumer from Kent told the BBC about years of misdiagnosis with lichen sclerosus — an inflammatory condition affecting the genitals. According to a University of Bristol estimate, it affects around 1% of women, but researchers believe this figure is an underestimate due to taboo and late diagnosis.
Aziz KarimovAnti-government protests in Albania continued for the seventh consecutive day. In Tirana, demonstrators clashed with police, who used tear gas and water cannons; five people were detained and another 15 are being sought. Prime Minister Edi Rama repeated his offer of unconditional dialogue while rejecting demands for his resignation.
Aziz KarimovThe Trump administration announced the finalization of the first-ever US lease auctions for deep-sea mining tracts off the coast of American Samoa. The auction for tracts covering about 31 million acres is scheduled for November 19. The decision has drawn objections from local authorities and environmentalists.
Aziz KarimovOn Monday in northeast Columbus, Ohio, a shooting occurred near the Al-Rahma mosque, leaving one person dead; the condition of a second victim was not reported. Police said that, according to preliminary findings, the shooting stemmed from a conflict at a nearby apartment complex and the mosque was not the target of the attack.
Aziz KarimovDonald Trump said he is ready to meet Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18–19. According to him, the meeting would concern denuclearization, but could also touch on the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin confirmed the topic was mentioned, but there are no concrete agreements; Beijing said it had no information, while Kyiv opposed a meeting without its participation.
Aziz KarimovThe Yemeni Houthi group said that over 48 hours it attacked Riyadh and Abha airports, the Shaybah oil field, radars and the Khamis Mushait base with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones. Saudi authorities gave no comment.
Aziz KarimovUS President Donald Trump said on Monday that, in his view, the time has come for someone other than Volodymyr Zelensky to negotiate on Ukraine's behalf. He also floated a trilateral meeting with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping on Ukraine and nuclear disarmament. According to The Wall Street Journal, Putin proposed such a meeting next month. Zelensky criticized Trump's decision to ease sanctions against Russia.
Aziz KarimovOn October 19, at a meeting with Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyov stated the need to accelerate the implementation of the border crossing system using ID cards, citing the growth of cargo transportation. The parties also discussed trade, joint projects, and humanitarian exchanges.
Aziz KarimovPolish military counterintelligence detained in Łódź a participant of reserve officer training courses holding Polish-Ukrainian citizenship. According to Deputy Defence Minister Cezary Tomczyk, he 'clearly exposed himself' as a person scouting facilities of the Polish army. The circumstances of the case are being investigated, and espionage suspicions must be confirmed by a court.
Aziz KarimovThe UK government has announced new rules for private parking: a guaranteed five minutes to decide on parking, 10 minutes to exit without a fine, cancellation of fines for breakdowns and honest mistakes, a maximum of £20 on appeal, and a freeze of the upper fine limit at £100. Operators who violate the rules risk losing access to DVLA data. According to the RAC, a record 17 million private parking fines were issued in 2025/2026.
Aziz KarimovAfter looting and vandalism over the weekend, a number of luxury boutiques in Milan's Quadrilatero della Moda district, including Chanel, Hermes and Pomellato, closed on Monday. Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani expressed solidarity with traders and promised a tough response to attacks on the state. The 'October 17' movement announced plans for weekly Saturday demonstrations, starting with Milan.
Aziz KarimovThe Conference of Catholic Bishops of France condemned violence and looting during Saturday protests in which, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, about 550,000 people took part in 110 demonstrations, with around 400 arrests. The bishops called for dialogue and the restoration of peace.
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