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The European Commission said it is preparing new steps to restrict visa issuance to Russians. EC spokesperson Markus Lammert recalled the measures already taken, including the ban on multiple-entry visas, and the EU ministers' decision to bar entry to Russian combatants. A number of Schengen countries are pushing for stricter common rules.
Otabek YusupovQatar's Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said at the Global Security Forum in Doha that the country will soon announce a new defense partnership and a local defense production hub. He called for talks with Iran, warned of further worsening of the energy crisis, and rejected transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz.
Otabek YusupovAccording to a medical source cited by Anadolu, one Palestinian was killed and three wounded in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip on Monday. These are further violations of the ceasefire agreement in effect since October 2025. According to Gaza's Health Ministry, violations since its conclusion have claimed the lives of 1,522 Palestinians.
Otabek YusupovTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held phone talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. According to the Turkish Foreign Ministry, the sides discussed regional security issues, including attacks directed against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Saudi Arabia.
Otabek YusupovOn October 20 in Strasbourg, the EPP, S&D and Renew Europe will hold internal leadership elections. Manfred Weber, Iratxe García Pérez and Valérie Hayer are the only candidates, and their re-election is considered a foregone conclusion. After the elections, the leaders will discuss the future of the centrist coalition supporting Ursula von der Leyen, which over the past year has repeatedly come under strain due to the EPP's rapprochement with right-wing groups.
Otabek YusupovJapan and the US launched the 11-day Keen Sword 2027 drills involving about 56,000 service members. Japan's Type 25 missile is being used for the first time, along with American NMESIS and MADIS systems on the southwestern islands. The drills take place amid tension between Japan and China over Taiwan.
Otabek YusupovThe European Commission said the right to peaceful protest is a fundamental right in democratic countries, but called violence, arson and looting during Saturday's actions in France unacceptable. According to official figures, about 1,000 police officers were injured, around 2,400 people were detained, and damage is estimated in the hundreds of millions of euros.
Otabek YusupovOn October 19 in Samarkand, within the framework of the meeting of foreign ministers in the 'Central Asia — United States' (C5+1) format, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held separate meetings with the foreign ministers of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The discussions covered bilateral relations, growth in trade turnover, joint projects in energy, transport, industry and agriculture, as well as plans for cultural and humanitarian exchanges next year.
Otabek YusupovFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a large-scale police operation after Saturday's cost-of-living protests turned into riots. Around 2,400 people were arrested, and hundreds of police officers and firefighters were injured. In Paris, nearly 200 investigators will examine camera footage and social media to identify suspects, and local curfews have been introduced.
Otabek YusupovThe German Foreign Ministry condemned an attack on a delegation of European diplomats and a photographer from an American media outlet near the town of Taybeh in the West Bank. The delegation included the consuls of France and Belgium, a representative of Poland, and representatives of the Catholic Church. A window of the Belgian consulate's car was smashed. Berlin backed the EU's call for an investigation and expressed solidarity with the affected diplomats.
Otabek YusupovFormer Rwandan army sergeant Robert Kabera, who became a prominent critic of President Paul Kagame on YouTube, has been found dead on the outskirts of Kampala. His head has not been found, and Ugandan police are investigating the killing. Rwandan authorities have not commented on the incident.
Otabek YusupovThe fourth ministerial meeting between Turkey and Belgium will take place on October 20 in Brussels. Turkey will be represented by the foreign, interior and justice ministers, Belgium by the deputy prime minister and three ministers. They will discuss counterterrorism, judicial and police cooperation, defense industry, visas and migration. Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan will also meet with Kallas and Rutte.
Otabek YusupovThe European Council is working on holding a formal summit in Rome in March 2027 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome. It would be the first time an anniversary event is combined with an official summit outside Brussels. European Council President António Costa has already discussed the idea with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, who, according to sources, does not object. The Italian government has supported the idea; the summit could serve as a platform for Giorgia Meloni ahead of possible early elections.
Otabek YusupovUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on October 19 at Registan Square in Samarkand that the US does not intend to demand that Central Asian countries limit cooperation with anyone. He arrived the day before for the C5+1 meeting and the session of the US-Uzbekistan Business Council, accompanied by representatives of more than 200 American companies. Rubio called Uzbekistan's economic growth
Otabek YusupovOn October 14, Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed the constitutional law “On the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan” in a new version, replacing the 2021 version. The document introduces electronic court proceedings and video links for hearings (from 2028), sets deadlines for handling appeals and the procedure for enforcing the court’s decisions.
Otabek YusupovUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a three-day visit to India in Mumbai, from where he will travel to Jamnagar to visit the Reliance Industries refinery — the largest in the world. The visit takes place against the backdrop of stalled trade negotiations and uncertainty over US sanctions for India's purchases of Russian oil: Trump signed a bill imposing 100% tariffs but then suspended them by executive order.
Otabek YusupovAn opinion column in Anadolu analyzes the United Kingdom's decision of September 8, 2026 to restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, Israel's retaliatory measures, and the context of the October 27, 2026 elections.
Otabek YusupovThe German Foreign Ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador over alleged plans of assassination attempts against pro-Israel figures. Earlier, a Hamburg court sentenced two men to 8.5 and 4.5 years in prison for plotting against the head of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, Josef Schuster, and the head of the German-Israeli Society, Volker Beck. According to the prosecution, one of the convicted men received instructions from the Quds Force. Tehran has previously rejected such accusations.
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