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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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In Albania, student protests in Tirana escalated into clashes with police; opposition demands the prime minister's resignation

On October 15, clashes between protesters and police continued in Tirana for the third day in a row; actions also took place in Shkodër and Korçë. According to the health ministry, on October 14, 89 people received care in hospitals, 61 of them police officers; police detained 65 people. Protesters are unhappy with high tuition fees, conditions at universities, and the rising cost of living, and demanded that Prime Minister Edi Rama resign by 13:00. Rama accused the opposition of violence.

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EU summit fails to move the needle on seven-year budget talks: year-end deal in doubt

At the summit in Brussels, EU leaders made no progress toward an agreement on the next multiannual financial framework (MFF). The Irish presidency's compromise to cut the budget by €141 billion was largely rejected. A number of leaders, including Ulf Kristersson and Giorgia Meloni, said they do not consider the December 2026 deadline binding, while European Council President António Costa warns of the risks of pushing talks into 2027.

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Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia discussed simplifying the visa regime and developing tourism

The Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan reported that committee chairman Abdulaziz Akkulov met with the co-chairman of the Uzbek-Saudi Business Council, chairman of the board of ACWA Power, Muhammad Abunayyan. The parties discussed simplifying visa procedures, increasing direct and charter flights, promoting Uzbekistan's tourism potential in the Saudi Arabian market, attracting Saudi investors to tourism infrastructure, and developing public-private partnerships.

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Porto: police clear housing rights activists' tent camp, movement reports 37 injured

Overnight into Thursday, Porto police cleared the housing rights movement's camp on Praça D. João I. The movement reports 37 injured, including two with fractures, and calls the police action disproportionate. Police confirmed that 'harsher intervention was necessary' but provided no data on injuries. Mayor Pedro Duarte had earlier promised to be 'ruthless' about tents.

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An explosion occurred on the underground Central Asia–Center gas pipeline in the Penza Region

An explosion occurred on the underground Central Asia–Center gas pipeline near the village of Volchkovo in the Penza Region. According to the Main Directorate of the EMERCOM of Russia, the pipe ruptured due to high pressure. A column of fire 70 meters high rose at the accident site; there are no casualties. 34 personnel and 12 units of equipment have been deployed to deal with the consequences.

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Third Day of Protests in Albania: Clashes in Tirana, Rama Condemns the 'Chaos'

Anti-government protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama continued in Tirana for the third consecutive day. High school students joined the students; after Wednesday's riots, 89 people were injured, including 61 police officers. The opposition demands a caretaker government and early elections, while the EU called for restraint.

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Uzbek citizens who found themselves in a difficult financial situation in Russia returned home

According to the Dunyo agency, several citizens of Uzbekistan who had gone to Russia to work and found themselves in a difficult financial situation returned home on October 13 on the Vladivostok — Tashkent flight. Those who received assistance are named as A.M., K.M., Yu.N. and V.A. It is reported that they were given practical assistance and their legitimate interests were protected.

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Shooting at Bend school (Oregon): 16-year-old gunman killed three children and a teacher, was shot dead by an armed father of students

On Thursday, October 15, 2026, 16-year-old Griffin John II, a former student of Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, shot through locked doors and opened fire in a special needs classroom. Three children (5, 8, and 11 years old) and 25-year-old teacher Megan Lambert were killed; a 7-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher remain in critical condition. A teacher tried to wrestle the weapon away, and Kailub Jamanko, a father of students, shot the attacker dead. The motive has not been established.

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Pope Leo XIV has a tumor removed from his right lung using the Spanish Uniportal VATS technique

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery at Rome's Gemelli hospital to remove a cancerous tumor from his right lung. The procedure was performed using the minimally invasive Uniportal VATS technique developed by Spanish surgeon Diego González Rivas. According to the Vatican, the operation lasted about 90 minutes and went without complications; the pope is recovering, and doctors are awaiting test results on the spread of the cancer.

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In Fergana Region, a 28-Year-Old Unlicensed BMW Driver Died When His Car Flipped Over at Over 100 km/h

On October 12, in the Furkat district of Fergana Region, a BMW driver traveling at over 100 km/h lost control on a sharp turn, hit a pole, a concrete barrier and a tree, after which the car flipped over. The 28-year-old driver died; the passenger survived by being thrown through the windshield. According to the Road Traffic Safety Department, the driver had no driver's license and had previously been held liable for violations.

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Erkinjon Turdimov appointed First Deputy Prime Minister — Minister of Preschool and School Education of Uzbekistan

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree on October 9 improving the structure of the Cabinet of Ministers, introducing the post of First Deputy Prime Minister — Minister of Education and Science. Former khokim of Syrdarya region Erkinjon Turdimov was appointed to it. He will coordinate agencies in the spheres of education, science and healthcare, including regional khokims. A secretariat of 12 staff is being created in the Cabinet, and the total number of administrative personnel is set at 243.

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From 6 November, pornography depicting strangulation, incest and underage roleplay will be banned in England and Wales

The UK government has announced that from 6 November 2026, possessing and publishing pornography depicting strangulation or choking, incestuous relations, or adults portraying children under 16 will become criminal offences in England and Wales. The measure follows a 2025 review led by Baroness Gabby Bertin, which found that strangulation scenes are widespread on popular sites.

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Three Arrested in Samarkand Attempting to Sell 7,400 Fake US Dollars from Turkey

The State Security Service of Uzbekistan reported the interception of an attempt to sell 7,400 counterfeit US dollars brought from Turkey in Samarkand. Three residents of the Taylak district, aged 30, 24, and 23, handed over counterfeit $100 bills to an undercover buyer for 44 million soums—approximately half their face value. Two of the detainees have prior criminal records, and an investigation is underway.

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'Cockroach Janta Party' movement prepares for new action in Delhi despite police pressure

The youth movement CJP, demanding electoral reform and the resignation of the election commission chief, announced a new demonstration at Central Park in Delhi on Friday. Police previously disrupted their mass action, and two leaders received five-day custody. Authorities closed the park for two days and warned of legal consequences, but movement founder Abhijit Dipke said he would not back down.

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrives in Baku to attend the seventh CICA summit

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is visiting Azerbaijan on a working visit on 14–15 October at the invitation of Ilham Aliyev. On 15 October he will take part in the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku. The agenda includes strengthening trust and security in Asia, the forum's institutional development, transport connectivity, digitalization and sustainable economic growth. Bilateral meetings and the adoption of the Baku Declaration are planned.

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