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In Bangkok, protesters from across Thailand took part in a demonstration against the IMF and World Bank, accusing the institutions of making decisions without taking local communities' views into account. Police blocked the march near the meeting venue, and brief clashes occurred during an attempt to hang a banner on a pedestrian bridge.
Aziz KarimovOn the evening of October 13, temporary restrictions on the arrival and departure of aircraft were introduced at Moscow's Vnukovo, Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Zhukovsky airports. According to TASS, more than 30 planes flying to Moscow diverted to other cities. Restrictions were also introduced at airports in Volgograd, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Penza, Saratov and Yaroslavl. The governor of Saratov region reported a person killed in a drone attack in Balakovo.
Aziz KarimovOn October 12, Homeland Security Investigations agents searched Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home in Washington. The Justice Department said it was part of a federal criminal investigation whose details have not been officially disclosed. According to media reports, it relates to her citizenship and possible inaccuracies in immigration documents. Omar calls the actions political intimidation; Trump denies involvement.
Aziz KarimovKieran Hayler, accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2016, told jurors at Lewes Crown Court that he believed his ex-wife Katie Price 'egged on' the complainant, citing messages he found. He denies all charges.
Aziz KarimovKing Khalid International Airport in Riyadh suspended operations after the October 10 and 11 attacks that killed 14 people. Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation extended the suspension until 21:00 on October 17 for infrastructure inspections. A number of airlines cancelled flights.
Aziz KarimovTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh unlawful and inhumane, expressed support for Saudi Arabia, and said that the joint defense agreement on Mecca will be submitted to parliament in the coming days. According to Saudi authorities, 12 people were killed and 309 wounded.
Aziz KarimovOn October 7, on the 20th anniversary of the murder of journalist Anna Politkovskaya, BBC released one of her last interviews, recorded in 2006 and broadcast on television in November of that year. The Russian-language original of the recording was published recently. In the interview, Politkovskaya criticized Vladimir Putin's policies, spoke about the second Chechen war, the hostage takings in 'Nord-Ost' and Beslan, the destruction of independent media, and Russia's stability depending on high oil prices.
Aziz KarimovSince September 28, a mobile palliative care service for children with severe and incurable illnesses has been operating in the Samarkand region. Teams of medical specialists, social workers and psychologists visit families at home. More than 300 children in need of such assistance have been identified in the region. Construction of a children's hospice continues in parallel.
Aziz KarimovOn October 13, at around 17:30, in the village of Shakarbulok, Dehkanabad district of Kashkadarya region, a mudflow triggered by heavy rain swept away a Damas car. The driver managed to get out and warn the passenger, but the car with the passenger inside was carried away by the flow. The victim's body was found during search and rescue operations.
Aziz KarimovFormer Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores appeared before a federal court in New York and pleaded not guilty to new charges of conspiracy to commit torture. Judge Alvin Hellerstein interrupted Maduro and entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. The trial is scheduled for June 14, 2027.
Aziz KarimovA delegation from Uzbekistan led by Deputy Director of the Cultural Heritage Agency Azizjon Aripjonov studied historical and cultural heritage sites in the Afghan provinces of Balkh, Takhar, Sar-e Pol and Faryab. Following the talks, the parties agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding on the preservation and restoration of monuments.
Aziz KarimovA newborn boy born on October 11 to 19-year-old Mavzuna Akramova went missing at Maternity Hospital No. 1 of the Research Institute of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology in Dushanbe. The institute confirmed the disappearance on October 13. According to Asia-Plus, surveillance footage shows a woman, possibly an employee of the facility, carrying the child away; more than 15 people are being questioned.
Aziz KarimovHôtellerie des Laquets in the Pyrenees, built between 1930 and 1933 and closed for more than 30 years, welcomed guests again at the end of September. The hotel at an altitude of about 2,620 meters surpassed Refuge de Solaise (2,551 m) to become the highest hotel in France. It has 16 double rooms with panoramic views, a restaurant with a menu by Michelin-starred chef Stéphane Tournier, and a spa area will open in December.
Aziz KarimovIn its programme The Ring, Euronews discussed in Budapest how Hungary's new prime minister Péter Magyar, who won the elections in April, is recalibrating relations with the EU. In May he reached an agreement with Ursula von der Leyen on unlocking €16.4 billion, and Budapest lifted its veto on the negotiation clusters for Ukraine's EU accession. Migration and the rights of sexual minorities remain unresolved issues.
Aziz KarimovBy a decision of the khokim of Navoi Region dated October 13, 2026, Bobir Khusniddinovich Islomov has been appointed khokim of the city of Navoi. He previously served as first deputy chairman of the management board of JSC Regional Power Grids. He replaced Dilmurod Ergashev, who had led the city since July 2023. The reasons for the previous khokim's dismissal were not disclosed.
Aziz KarimovUS President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social footage of a real tiger attack on a man at a British wildlife park, and later AI-generated videos on the same theme. The post sparked outrage among social media users, who called it 'disgusting' and disrespectful to the memory of the deceased.
Aziz KarimovOn 15–16 October 2026, a series of appointments was announced at the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan. Akramjon Fozilov became first deputy to the president's adviser on representative bodies, NGOs and youth, vacating the post of first deputy head of the Communications Department. Aziza Kurbonova was appointed as his successor, and Khushnud Khudayberdiev as deputy head of the department. Farrukh Omonov was relieved of his post due to moving to another job.
Aziz KarimovAfter ITV aired an undercover report in which several members and candidates of Reform UK made racist and sexist remarks, Nigel Farage said the party vets candidates 'to a much higher level' but 'you cannot vet future comments'. Solihull deputy mayor Alan Finney left the party, other figures have been suspended or departed. Leaders of other parties condemned what happened.
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