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The State Duma will consider the draft budget for 2027–2029, in which defense and security account for a record 44% of spending — twice as much as social policy. Social policy spending will be cut by 7%, healthcare will be trimmed, and regions are reallocating funds from social programs to military payments and reducing 'coffin' payments to families of the killed.
Otabek YusupovA new study found that women, who account for up to 80% of all autoimmune disease cases, face significantly longer diagnostic delays compared to men. Nearly a third of women wait four years or more for a diagnosis, while almost half of men receive one within a year. Experts link this to historical gender biases and a lack of research into women's health. Women are almost 75% more likely to receive erroneous psychosomatic diagnoses.
Madina UsmonovaUS Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle submitted her resignation after the White House asked her to step down. The decision followed Wall Street Journal reports about threats against a Greek official, accepting gifts, and an offer to use influence in exchange for debt repayment. Guilfoyle calls the accusations false and intends to defend her reputation.
Aziz KarimovApple introduced HomeView — its first display hub for the smart home at $299 (267 euros), with pre-orders starting on Tuesday. Also announced were the Apple TV 4K with the A19 chip and Siri AI, the HomePod mini 2 speaker in new colors, and the Apple Home Collection accessory line created together with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, including a smart door lock, thermostats and cameras.
Sardor QodirovAt the premiere of the film 'Ink' at the London Film Festival, director Danny Boyle criticized the erosion of truth in modern media, linking it to the rise of Rupert Murdoch's newspaper empire. The film tells the story of the year when the tabloid The Sun overtook the Daily Mirror.
Shahnoza ErgashevaMI5 director Ken McCallum said in his annual speech that Russia remains the 'aggressor number one' and is waging hybrid warfare against Europe while staying below NATO's Article 5 threshold. He also reported more than 50 arrests in Iran-related cases and an incident at RAF Fairford, which Prime Minister Andy Burnham linked to the IRGC.
Otabek YusupovJPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs increased quarterly profit year over year amid resilient consumer spending and AI investments. At the same time, JPMorgan missed analysts' expectations for the first time in nearly three years, and banks warned of risks from high rates and inflation.
Nilufar KarimovaDoniyor Yusupov has been appointed deputy khokim of Tashkent and head of the Directorate for the Operation of City Canals and Improvement of Adjacent Territories. Previously, he was deputy khokim of the Yunusabad district for construction, barrier-free environment, communications, ecology and greening. He graduated from the Tashkent Automobile and Road Institute and worked in road construction and repair organizations, as well as in the Yunusabad district khokimiyat, the capital's khokimiyat press service reports.
Sevara MirzayevaSince September 28, a mobile palliative care service for children with severe and incurable illnesses has been operating in the Samarkand region. More than 300 children in need of such assistance have been identified. Mobile teams of doctors, social workers and psychologists help children at home, relieve pain, develop individual care plans and teach parents necessary skills. The 'Inson' centers help families obtain social services and rehabilitation equipment. Construction of Uzbekistan's first children's hospice continues in parallel.
Javlon TursunovFirst Deputy Prime Minister — Minister of Preschool and School Education Erkinjon Turdimov will coordinate the work of a number of ministries, agencies and regional khokimiyats under a presidential decree of October 9. His remit covers education, health, the Academy of Sciences, youth affairs, as well as cooperation with the MIA, SSS and National Guard on drug prevention, violence in schools and youth protection.
Aziz KarimovFrance saw a fifth wave of high school student protests against learning conditions: teacher shortages, dilapidated buildings and overcrowded classrooms. Greta Thunberg joined the demonstration in Saint-Denis. Around 200 high schools are closed, and the National Assembly is debating the 2027 budget with a €1.2 billion increase in education spending, which critics consider insufficient.
Aziz KarimovA fully updated version of the compact Hyundai Bayon crossover debuted at the Paris Motor Show. The model received a radical redesign in the style of the Art of Steel concept, an N Line trim for the first time, a wheelbase extended by 20 mm, and an expanded list of options. In Europe, the new model will reach dealers in early 2027.
Otabek YusupovAfter a nighttime ballistic missile strike on Kyiv, for which there was no early warning, speculation arose that the US had suspended intelligence sharing. Zelensky confirmed the absence of a warning, but Ukrainian officials and the European Commission reject the version that Washington deliberately withheld data.
Aziz KarimovToday there will be no precipitation across the republic during the day, only in Samarkand, Kashkadarya and Surkhandarya regions rain is possible in some places. Wind 7-12 m/s, temperature 20-25°. In Tashkent, no precipitation, wind 3-8 m/s, temperature 22-24°. In foothill and mountain areas, rain in some places, possibly heavy, turning to snow in high mountains; mudslide and flood events are possible.
Sevara MirzayevaUzbekistan's Ministry of Internal Affairs reported 17,483 cybercrimes solved this year, with damages of over 209.9 billion soums returned to more than 19,000 citizens. Over nine months, the joint MIA and Central Bank system prevented the illegal withdrawal of 77.3 billion soums and blocked 43,001 bank cards linked to criminal activity. Authorities also shut down over 38,000 phishing programs, protecting more than 668,000 citizens. However, the ministry acknowledged that current measures are not yet sufficiently effective, criticizing cybersecurity work in Tashkent and several regions.
Aziz KarimovOn Tuesday, October 13, 2026, two commercial vessels were attacked by drones in the Black Sea off the Bulgarian coast. The vessel HS Dignity, flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, sank 17 nautical miles from Krapets; according to preliminary data, five people were rescued and 11 are missing. All 15 crew members of the vessel Chelsea 3 (seven Ukrainians and eight Azerbaijanis) were evacuated. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev summoned the Russian ambassador, saying there is no direct evidence, but that “logic points to a benefit
Aziz KarimovUS President Donald Trump confirmed he is reviewing the situation with Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following Wall Street Journal reports about threats against a Greek official, improper gifts, and an offer to use influence in exchange for paying off a bill. According to media reports, Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are furious and will make a decision within a week. Guilfoyle rejects the accusations of Eric Dieters, who, according to her, owes her about $150,000.
Otabek YusupovEuronews reports on the Aydar-Arnasay lake system in Uzbekistan's Jizzakh Region: fishing and health tourism at Tuzkan, the Aydarkul resort with capacity for 600 guests, a new airport in Arnasay, railway construction from Dustlik started in 2026, and a round-the-clock safe tourism service receiving up to 7,000 visitors on weekends.
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