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Otabek Yusupov — tafs uz coverage of world. News, key facts and context in English, Uzbek and Russian.

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Le Pen's victory in the French election could change support for Ukraine and the EU budget — Euronews analysis

Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally, promises to cut France's contributions to the EU budget and stop funding Ukraine six months after winning the presidential election. Experts warn this could undermine the entire system of European aid to Kyiv, including a €90 billion loan. Zelensky responded that Le Pen is 'not familiar with the details,' while Meloni confirmed that support for Ukraine remains unchanged.

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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung urged citizens to 'keep living' amid a decline in suicides

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung addressed citizens on the social network X, urging them not to give up on life and to seek help from professionals. According to official data, 14,144 people died by suicide in the country in 2025; the rate fell from 29.1 to 27.8 per 100,000 population but remains the highest in the OECD. From January to July 2026, the number of such deaths decreased by 12.3%. The government approved a prevention program through 2030 aimed at reducing the rate to 18.9.

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Pakistan's finance minister calls attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure an 'alarming' factor for the economy

Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, speaking to AFP on the sidelines of the annual IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, said the country has so far withstood the shock of rising energy prices caused by the war with Iran, but strikes on the infrastructure of Saudi Arabia and Gulf states raise concerns about the long-term outlook.

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Due to drone threat, Russian airports impose restrictions: hundreds of delayed and cancelled flights

On the night of October 16, four Moscow airports and Pulkovo temporarily suspended operations due to the threat of Ukrainian drone attacks. Restrictions were also in effect at airports in Penza, Saratov, Ufa and other cities. According to Agentstvo's calculations, in the first two weeks of October the total time of restrictions at Moscow airports reached 101 hours, compared to 46 hours in September.

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France prepares for mass protests on 17 October: yellow vests, students and security questions

On 17 October large-scale actions will take place in France: according to a source close to the Interior Ministry, 500 actions and around 90 protests are planned. 'Yellow vests' may join the student demonstrations, which have lasted four weeks. The authorities fear violence, the police union has filed a complaint against the state, and the number of injured police officers has reached 937.

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Trump Postpones Introduction of 'Hell Sanctions' Against Russia

According to DW, Donald Trump used his right to temporarily postpone the sanctions provided for by Lindsey Graham's bill, known as the 'hell sanctions.' Postponed are 500-percent tariffs on Russian goods and 100-percent tariffs on products from countries helping Moscow circumvent restrictions. The duration of the decision is not defined.

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Russia strikes Kharkiv and Dnipro: dead and wounded reported

On the evening of October 16, Kharkiv was hit by a second series of missile strikes in one day; Dnipro was also shelled. According to local authorities, one person was killed and four wounded in Dnipro. In the morning strikes on Kharkiv, two people died and 22 were injured. The mayor reported the use of an S-8000 'Banderol' missile.

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US partially suspends sanctions against Russia under new law; EU and congressman criticize diesel deal

Trump enacted the sanctions law against Russia and Iran but suspended tariffs and part of the restrictions; the EU and Congressman Meeks spoke out against the Russian diesel deal. Also: condemnation of the attack on a Washington Post photographer in the West Bank, transit through the Strait of Hormuz 70% below pre-war levels, a fire in Malibu, Belgium's delivery of F-16s to Ukraine, the death of a Lions rugby club player in France, and BTS's Spotify record.

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In autumn 2026, 140 million seedlings will be planted in Uzbekistan under the Yashil Makon project

The Forestry Agency reported that in the autumn season of 2026, 140 million seedlings are planned to be planted in Uzbekistan. The campaign will proceed in stages by region starting November 1. Also, 257 'green gardens' and parks will be created, about 4,200 'forest mentors' have been assigned to mahallas, and from 2027 the 'Mahalla Greening' package and the 'Yashil Lot' system will be introduced.

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Chinese Cars Recorded Sensitive Data During Norwegian Army Exercises

During exercises of the Norwegian Home Guard near Oslo Airport, soldiers discovered that rented Chinese Deepal (Changan) cars recorded video from cameras: who got into the vehicles, routes driven, and access codes to military facilities. It is unknown whether the recordings were transmitted to third parties. The army continued using the cars until the end of the exercises and preferred local restrictions to an outright ban.

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The Economist: US sanctions and military blockade have plunged Iran into its most severe economic crisis

According to The Economist, the Iranian rial has lost half its value in a year, inflation has reached 90%, and last month, for the first time since 1979, no oil was shipped for export. The US has supplemented sanctions with a military blockade of ports. Whether the pressure will force Tehran to stop the war now in its eighth month remains unknown.

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