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On Sunday evening in Mumbai, unknown assailants opened fire on the car of 36-year-old actor Tiger Shroff as it was leaving a football club in the Juhu area. The actor himself was unharmed, while two people, including his driver, were wounded. Three suspects have been detained in the state of Rajasthan; the motive has not yet been established.
Otabek YusupovUS embassies across the Middle East issued identical security warnings for citizens in 12 countries, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iran and the UAE. The reason cited was the escalation of hostilities between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia and the risk of attacks on US interests. The embassies warn of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and urge preparing backup plans. Qatar Airways has already suspended flights to Riyadh and Dammam until October 24.
Otabek YusupovPrime Minister Andy Burnham warned that nearly a million young people aged 16–24 are neither studying nor working. He called for 'investing in young people's success' rather than 'paying for failure through the benefits system'. This week, plans for tens of thousands of placements and apprenticeships are expected, and Alan Milburn's review of youth and work will be published in November.
Otabek YusupovAustrian Airlines flight OS82 from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia on October 18 after a bomb threat. The Airbus A320 with 51 passengers and six crew members was escorted by a Bulgarian MiG-29. Passengers were evacuated, the aircraft was checked, and later they continued their journey to Vienna. According to Ynet, the threat likely turned out to be false.
Otabek YusupovDonald Trump said that lifting part of the sanctions on Russia is needed to avoid derailing peace talks, and accused Zelensky of not wanting to end the war. Zelensky warned that Ukraine will not hold out if the US sides with Moscow, and discussed Patriot deliveries with Witkoff and Kushner. The sides continue exchanging strikes on energy infrastructure.
Otabek YusupovAccording to Babiker Hamdin, Minister of Health and Social Welfare of the Darfur government, an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a displacement camp in the Hajar Sanakit area (Sirba locality, West Darfur state) killed 11 people and wounded five. Most of the victims are women and children. The RSF has not commented on the accusations.
Otabek YusupovYuriy Ryzhenkov, CEO of Metinvest, called the EU's new steel import quotas 'unfair' because they also restrict Ukrainian exports. The European Commission said it took Ukraine's situation into account and offered compensation to major suppliers.
Otabek YusupovBritish BBC published an investigation into Russians secretly working for Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR). Two men — 'Ivan' and 'Foma' — spoke about surveillance of military personnel, preparing drone attacks, and passing data on General Fanil Sarvarov, killed in Moscow. HUR confirmed cooperation with them but admitted it cannot fully verify their reliability.
Otabek YusupovBritish newspapers on 19 October 2026 discuss Prime Minister Andy Burnham's plans regarding a million NEET young people, a possible tax on passing on a family business in Chancellor John Healey's 28 October budget, a ban on supermarket promotions, IPPR calls to return the UK to the EU, protests in France and threats to the $10 trillion AI boom in the US.
Otabek YusupovAccording to official Palestinian media, Israeli settlers attacked the Bedouin community of Arab al-Kaabneh near Ramallah, beating two Palestinians and attacking an ambulance of the Silwad municipality. Separate incidents involving power outages and searches occurred in Beita, Deir Jarir and Beit Ummar.
Otabek YusupovKing of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who arrived in the country to take part in the ninth meeting of the GCC–Russia Strategic Dialogue. The sides discussed bilateral ties, regional security and the protection of sea routes amid tensions between Iran and the US over the Strait of Hormuz.
Otabek YusupovThe Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, the largest in the country's history, has spread to an eighth province — North Ubangi. The number of cases has exceeded 9,400, with more than 4,500 deaths. In Kenya, an eighth case has been confirmed; the first patient died on October 5.
Otabek Yusupov28-year-old mother of two Maryam Yarmohammadi was killed on October 5 by her brother and husband on Kishm Island in southern Iran; both were detained. The murder caused a public outcry: some expressed grief and anger, others blamed the victim. Human rights activists point to gaps in the system of protecting women and justice, while statistics show the scale of the problem.
Otabek YusupovAccording to forecasts from Uzhydromet and ECMWF, dry and stable weather will set in across Uzbekistan from October 19 to 25 under the influence of a cold anticyclone: no precipitation is expected even in the mountains, with nighttime temperatures down to 0°C in the deserts and daytime temperatures of +17…+22°C. Experts warn of risks of PM2.5 accumulation in Tashkent and the valley, as well as large daily temperature swings.
Otabek YusupovIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty held a phone conversation about recent regional events and diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.
Otabek YusupovAfter mass protests against fuel prices, the cost of living and the state of public services escalated into riots, President Emmanuel Macron delivered an address calling for 'calm and order.' Around 2,400 people were detained and about 1,000 police officers were injured. In Limoges, a 19th-century city hall burned down.
Otabek YusupovUzatom's press service announced the appointment of Siroj Bekchanov as director of the state institution 'Directorate for Construction of the Nuclear Workers' Town' under the Atomic Energy Agency. He previously served as deputy khokim of Khorezm region. The Directorate is responsible for building residential, social and infrastructure facilities for specialists of the nuclear power plant in Farish district of Jizzakh region.
Otabek YusupovSupermodel Cindy Crawford and her family said they are 'beyond heartbroken' after the death of 27-year-old Presley Gerber, who passed away on September 20 at a rehabilitation facility in California. The Santa Monica Police said there were no signs of foul play; police are investigating the case as a suspected overdose, and the Los Angeles County coroner's office has listed the case as requiring further investigation.
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