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Turkey's Justice Minister Akin Gurlek announced that US citizen Richard James Schulter has been detained in Istanbul. He was wanted via an Interpol red notice on suspicion of crypto-asset fraud amounting to $1 billion in the US and Finland. Also detained were his wife and three bodyguards; searches resulted in the seizure of millions of dollars, crypto wallets, electronics, and weapons.
Otabek YusupovDonald Trump said in a Newsmax interview that he has 'a lot of information' about Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama and could 'prosecute them criminally' or 'destroy their reputations,' but, according to him, he is unlikely to do so. The statement came amid criticism of the administration over criminal cases against political opponents.
Otabek YusupovTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the dispatch of the Osman Gazi floating production platform to the Sakarya field in the Black Sea, calling it a new page in the country's energy history. The ceremony took place at the Filyos port in Zonguldak province. According to the authorities, by 2027 gas production will rise to 20 million cubic meters per day.
Otabek YusupovAccording to Kun.uz, Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with European Union leaders in Brussels, while Donald Trump continued criticizing him throughout the week. These topics of the international agenda were discussed live in Kun.uz's weekly program 'Geosiyosat'.
Otabek YusupovEgyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, speaking at a graduation ceremony at the Military Academy, said his term in office will end in 2030 and that the constitution will not be changed. He also pledged to take any measures to protect Saudi Arabia if Riyadh makes such a request.
Otabek YusupovFormer Haitian President Joseph Michel Martelly registered online on Friday as a candidate in the upcoming presidential election, becoming the 16th registered contender. The registration is preliminary and requires approval by the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP).
Otabek YusupovScotland's First Minister John Swinney, in his closing speech at the SNP conference in Aberdeen, responded to Mayor Andy Burnham, stating that Scotland is 'not a city or a region, but a nation', and pledged independence. He announced the Choose Scotland campaign with a 'six-figure fund', the transfer of the bus network to public control by 2031, the extension of the £2 fare cap to the north-east from April, a £30 million fund against racism and a misogyny bill.
Otabek YusupovThe Trump administration warned California election officials that counting ballots cast by individuals identified by federal agencies as non-citizens could be treated as complicity in a federal crime. The warning followed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to suspend the counting of such ballots pending verification of immigration status. California officials said no supporting evidence had been provided.
Otabek YusupovCarl Baker, crisis coordinator for the International Organization for Migration (IOM), said that repeated population displacements are destroying shelters in Gaza, while restrictions on the import of materials and funding shortages are hampering winter preparations. According to him, 1.8–1.9 million people need shelter assistance, and only about 30% of the enclave's territory is accessible.
Otabek YusupovA Piper Tomahawk II light aircraft that departed from Glasgow Airport crashed on Friday at around 16:45 BST near the village of Drymen close to Loch Lomond. An 80-year-old instructor, named as Ian Haggis, and a 16-year-old teenager were killed. The AAIB is investigating, and temporary airspace restrictions have been introduced in the area.
Otabek YusupovUKMTO recorded a second attack on a tanker in one day in the area northeast of Al Jubail: according to the captain, the vessel was fired upon with a rocket-propelled grenade from a small boat. The crews of both attacked tankers are safe; damage and environmental consequences are being assessed.
Otabek YusupovVinnytsia mayor Serhii Morgunov reported that the city was left without electricity on the morning of October 17 following a Russian strike. According to the State Emergency Service, at least five people were injured in Zaporizhzhia region, including a child; in Kharkiv — 15 people, including three children. The Ukrainian Air Force reported intercepting four Kalibr missiles and 289 drones.
Otabek YusupovTwo passenger planes flying from Tashkent and Samarkand to Moscow were diverted to other cities due to temporary flight restrictions at Moscow airports. There were reports of the 'Carpet' regime due to a possible drone threat, but the official link between the restrictions and drones has not been confirmed. Uzbekistan Airways announced changes to routes and schedules for October 17–18.
Otabek YusupovAs part of the $9 billion Ellinikon project, the 200-meter Riviera Tower is being built on the Athens Riviera. Its height sharply exceeds the usual 32-meter limit in place to preserve the view of the Acropolis: the skyscraper received an exception to the current rules. According to a 2025 survey, 63% of respondents oppose the tower's construction, and 41% do not support the entire Ellinikon project.
Otabek YusupovThe UK Home Office announced the deportation of Stanislav Carpiuc, a 28-year-old Romanian citizen of Ukrainian origin, sentenced to two years for taking part in a conspiracy to commit arson against property linked to Sir Keir Starmer. His accomplice Roman Lavrynovych received seven years. According to a BBC investigation, the attacks were commissioned on behalf of Russia through a handler using the pseudonym EL.
Otabek YusupovAccording to The New York Times, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez transferred $1 million to the campaign fund of Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. The race is considered one of the most competitive in the 2026 cycle and could be key to control of the Senate.
Otabek YusupovOn Saturday, October 17, the 'No Kings' movement organized more than 3,000 events across the US under the slogan 'No Kings: Vote Early'. Unlike previous actions aimed against Donald Trump's policies, this time the emphasis is on mobilizing voters for the midterm elections on November 3. Organizers call the day nonpartisan; Trump's opponents fear attempts to challenge the results.
Otabek YusupovThe British maritime agency UKMTO reported that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile approximately 68 nautical miles northeast of Al Jubail in Saudi Arabia. The incident occurred on Friday at 09:00 GMT, but the report arrived with a delay. All crew members were evacuated and, according to the operating company, are safe. No environmental impact was reported.
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