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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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Doctor from Uzbekistan saves a passenger on Tashkent — Seoul flight

On October 11, aboard flight HY511 Tashkent — Seoul, a woman's condition suddenly deteriorated: her blood pressure and pulse could not be detected. Otorhinolaryngologist Khasan Kamilov, who was flying on this flight, together with the crew provided her with emergency assistance, and after 10–15 minutes she began to regain consciousness. No diversion was needed. Uzbekistan Airways and the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan thanked the doctor and the crew.

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Meloni called the Trump-Putin diesel deal 'very risky' and a legitimization of Moscow

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized the Trump-Putin deal to purchase Russian diesel fuel, warning of weakening sanctions pressure. Zelensky thanked her for her stance, while the Russian Foreign Ministry responded 'it is none of her business.' Meloni also called for the E3 format to negotiate on behalf of the entire EU, while Salvini opposed further gratuitous aid to Kyiv.

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Ship Sinks Off Bulgarian Coast After Drone Attack: 11 Sailors Missing

Overnight into Tuesday, two cargo ships were attacked by drones off the Bulgarian coast. HS Dignity, flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, sank near the village of Krapets: five were rescued, 11 are missing. The crew of the Malta-flagged ship Chelsea-3 was rescued. Bulgaria summoned the Russian ambassador; President Rumen Radev said the consequences of the incidents serve Russia's interests. Moscow has not officially commented on what happened.

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St. Petersburg Bans Migrants from Working on Patents in Stores, Beauty Salons and Massage Parlors

St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov has expanded the list of activities for which hiring foreign workers on patents is prohibited until the end of 2026. The list now includes retail trade, beauty salons, hairdressing, massage parlors and sanatoriums, as well as certain areas of medicine. The restrictions do not apply to EAEU citizens and foreigners with work permits. Businesses have been given time until December 15.

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Greenhouses near Tashkent seek to retain coal heating — filter tests currently fail to meet standards

The National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of Uzbekistan reported proposals from greenhouse operators in Tashkent and the Tashkent region to transition to 'greenhouses' using gas, electricity, and alternative energy sources; if not feasible, coal heating with filters would be permitted. Tests of filters based on Chinese technology conducted on September 30 and October 8 showed non-compliance with emission standards. Subsidies and tax incentives are being prepared for 'greenhouses,' while the ban on greenhouses without eco-friendly heating in the capital region will remain.

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3 min read
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WSJ: Saudi Arabia Requests Pakistan's Help with Air Defense Amid Houthi Attacks

Saudi Arabia has approached Pakistan for assistance in air defense amid escalating attacks by Yemeni Houthis, The Wall Street Journal reported citing sources. The kingdom faces a shortage of interceptor missiles and is redistributing air defense batteries between royal palaces and energy infrastructure. According to the publication, the United States is currently cautious regarding Riyadh's requests for military aid, having sent only military advisors.

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EU opens two-day summit: energy, budget, Ukraine and relations with the US

EU leaders gathered at the European Council for a two-day summit on energy prices, the union's seven-year budget, support for Ukraine and deteriorating relations between the US and Europe. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas gave an exclusive interview to Euronews about the summit and Ukraine. Austrian minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger proposed giving candidate countries access to the Single Market as they carry out reforms, and Jordan's investment minister discussed cooperation with Brussels beyond the EU's commitment to provide around €3 billion.

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EU Summit: Energy Prices, Trade Deficit with China and Dispute over Seven-Year Budget

EU leaders gathered in Brussels for a two-day summit. The agenda includes rising energy prices amid the Middle East conflict, the trade imbalance with China and contentious negotiations on the 2028–2034 budget. Kaja Kallas called the US-Russia diesel deal a 'gift to Putin', Zelensky spoke of a feeling of 'betrayal' by Trump, and the FT reported a rejected American plan for frozen Russian assets.

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Tashkent and suburban greenhouses proposed to switch to 'green' technologies: drone monitoring and tax incentives

On October 13, Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was presented with measures to switch greenhouses in Tashkent and five adjacent districts to an eco-friendly regime. Gas, electricity, geothermal and solar energy are allowed; burning tires, plastic, bitumen and fuel oil is banned. From October 15 to March 15 — constant emission monitoring with drones and public oversight. Subsidies of up to 50 million soums per hectare and preferential loans of up to 3 billion soums are proposed.

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3 min read
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Kaja Kallas: Trump's deal on Russian diesel is a 'gift to Putin'

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas stated in an interview with Euronews that Brussels must strengthen support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following a turbulent week during which US President Donald Trump suggested Kyiv needs a new leader. Kallas also described Trump's deal regarding Russian diesel fuel as a 'gift to Putin' and defended Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries.

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1 min read
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West Midlands shootings fell over six years: police and community

A region once dubbed the firearms crime capital of England and Wales has recorded a sharp drop in gun discharges: from 157 in 2020–21 to 69 last year and 30 in the first seven months of 2026. Police attribute this to the work of a serious crime unit, while a former gang member points to a cultural shift and youth outreach.

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Family from Chirchik has spent a month seeking compensation for a house destroyed by a detached semi-trailer carrying cotton harvesters

On 10 September in Chirchik, a semi-trailer carrying two cotton harvesters detached from a truck and crashed into the house of an elderly couple. More than a month later, the family has not received an official damage assessment, gas supply has not been restored, and the residents are carrying out repairs themselves. The AgroTech Klaster plant claims the transportation was organized by the Chinese supplier; an investigation is underway under Article 133 of the Administrative Liability Code.

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