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SpaceX head Elon Musk said on the social network X that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 'should step aside.' The statement came after Zelensky said in an interview with Piers Morgan that he did not want to sell his country. Earlier, Donald Trump also spoke about the need for elections in Ukraine.
Aziz KarimovThe State Security Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan reported the dismantling in Tashkent of a criminal group that set up a fake call center with GSM gateways. The fraudsters called citizens posing as bank employees, extracted personal data, stole money from cards, and took out online loans in victims' names. Total damage — $8 million, funneled abroad in cryptocurrency through a front company. Among those detained was an employee of the cybersecurity department of a major bank.
Aziz KarimovAn Eco Police inspection of the Chirchiq city wastewater treatment plant showed that the facility was accepting wastewater from textile and chemical enterprises containing dyes, while treatment efficiency dropped to 27.7%. Wastewater from Gazalkent was discharged directly into the river. The Ecology Committee has assessed compensation payments and is preparing a lawsuit for the economic court.
Aziz KarimovThe Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul urged citizens residing or temporarily staying in the provinces of Istanbul, Yalova and Kocaeli to exercise caution due to an expected sharp deterioration in the weather. Due to heavy downpours, Istanbul authorities imposed administrative restrictions: classes in schools were suspended, certain categories of civil servants were granted leave, and the movement of two-wheeled transport was banned after 21:00.
Aziz KarimovThe Migration Agency of Uzbekistan held talks with the German companies TSK Logistik and Global Talent Alliance on employment of Uzbek citizens in Germany's transport and logistics sector. The creation of a joint driving school and possible recognition of Uzbek driving licences in Germany were discussed. No decision on recognition has been made yet.
Aziz KarimovAshraf Khodjaev, Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Qatar, South Africa and Ethiopia, has become the country's first permanent representative to the African Union. On October 14, he presented his credentials to AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. The sides discussed developing cooperation in culture, economy and humanitarian interaction.
Aziz KarimovCulture Secretary Lisa Nandy said she is 'minded to intervene' in Sky's deal to buy ITV's media and entertainment division for £1.6bn ($2.1bn), citing risks to news pluralism and broadcasting diversity. She is considering issuing a public interest intervention notice, which would trigger Ofcom and CMA reviews. The parties have until 20 October to respond.
Aziz KarimovAndy Burnham, while Mayor of Greater Manchester, twice attended hospitality dinners with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak — in 2017 and 2018. These details were not included in GMCA's Monday statement about his meetings with the club, and the declarations register mentioning the dinners was removed from the GMCA website. Downing Street says this was declared hospitality at home matches, not separate meetings.
Aziz KarimovThe roof of the Al-Khayr private educational center in Peshawar (Pakistan) collapsed. According to the BBC, at least 33 people were killed — 32 students and one teacher. The children were aged 6 to 12, and most suffered head injuries. Rescuers do not rule out that children may still be under the rubble.
Aziz KarimovHead of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva, as part of a visit to Turkey, met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. She conveyed the wishes of Shavkat Mirziyoyev; the parties discussed the results of cooperation and prospects for strengthening bilateral ties.
Aziz KarimovThe Plaza hotel on Fifth Avenue in New York will close to guests in January 2027: the facade restoration will take at least four years. The hotel's management explains the works by historic preservation requirements and safety concerns. The hotel, opened in 1907, is listed among Historic Hotels of America and is famous from books and films.
Aziz KarimovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Financial Times that the three-day pause in attacks on Russian refineries, announced at the request of the US, is over following Russian strikes on Ukraine's power grid. The first strike after the pause was an attack on the Ryazan refinery owned by Rosneft.
Aziz KarimovThe trial of Russell Brand, who faces seven charges including three counts of rape, continues at Southwark Crown Court. One of six complainants said the comedian 'turned from camp and friendly into a monster' before the alleged assault in 1999, and that she feared pregnancy and did not report to police out of fear for her career. Brand denies all charges.
Aziz KarimovOn the sidelines of the CICA summit in Baku, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The parties noted the development of strategic partnership, growth in investments since the beginning of the year, and discussed the participation of the Uzbek delegation at the Doha Forum in December.
Aziz KarimovThe Interpol 'Red Notice' for Anorbank shareholder Kahramonjon Olimov, published in late September, is no longer displayed on the organization's website. The reasons for its disappearance are unknown; based on this fact alone, it is impossible to determine whether the search has been discontinued. Olimov submitted a resignation from the bank's supervisory board on October 2, and Fitch Ratings downgraded Anorbank's rating to CCC on October 8.
Aziz KarimovThe State Security Service of Uzbekistan reported the detention of the deputy khokim of the Tashkent district of the Tashkent region. According to the service, the official demanded $25,000 from an entrepreneur for assistance in allocating, through an auction, one hectare of land held on the khokimiyat's balance sheet for an industrial complex. He was detained with material evidence; a case of fraud and bribery has been opened.
Aziz KarimovColonel Bakhtiyor Tugambayevich Rakhmonkulov has been appointed to a leadership position at the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Uzbekistan. Before the appointment, he had served as khokim of the Yashnabad district of Tashkent since August 26, 2020. His successor was Abdulaziz Abdulhakov.
Aziz KarimovHead of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva visited the complex of the Turkish company Baykar, where she familiarized herself with defense technologies. She noted that the company's successes are based on years of scientific research, the work of talented engineers, and investments in national technologies, and that Turkey's experience has practical significance for Uzbekistan.
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