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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said at TechCrunch Disrupt that in the future the company's vehicles will be able to run AI agents from third-party developers such as Anthropic. No timeline was given — details are promised at the 'AI & Autonomy Day' in December. Vehicle control will not be handed over to the agents.
Sardor QodirovA BBC Verify investigation identified 254 incidents in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon and Israel for which the IDF said it was reviewing, but no public results exist. Of 300 identified cases, only 28 have been completed. The IDF cites legal and operational constraints; experts differ in their assessments.
Otabek YusupovAustrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger called EU enlargement the bloc's 'most powerful geostrategic instrument' and proposed giving Western Balkan countries access to the single market as they carry out reforms, without waiting for full membership.
Otabek YusupovAccording to TASS calculations based on data from Ukraine's Finance Ministry, payments to the IMF and the World Bank will amount to about $128.86 billion — until 2057 in dollars and until 2061 in euros. As of August 31, 2026, the state debt reached $215.55 billion, and the 2027 budget deficit is estimated at about $96 billion.
Nilufar KarimovaFintech company Ramp announced a $1.85 billion funding round at a $60 billion valuation — just four months after a $750 million round at a $44 billion valuation. The round was co-led by Dragoneer, Thrive Capital, Founders Fund, Sands Capital and Avenir Growth. Ramp reported annual revenue of over $2 billion and an expansion of its business into AI: agents in products, a corporate card for AI agents, model routing and the Glass workspace.
Nilufar KarimovaLondon Zoo has achieved the world's first captive breeding of the critically endangered Afia Birago's puddle frog: 15 froglets measuring about 5 mm have hatched. Twenty adult frogs were brought from Ghana in September 2025 to develop breeding techniques and share the experience with Ghanaian colleagues. The species lives only in two water bodies in the Atewa Forest Reserve, which are threatened by mining.
Madina UsmonovaOn September 10 in Chirchik, a semi-trailer carrying two cotton harvesters detached from a truck and crashed into the house of an elderly couple. A month after the accident, 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 arranged by the Chinese supplier; the city police department is conducting a check under Article 133 of the Administrative Liability Code.
Otabek YusupovU.S. President Donald Trump has canceled the public broadcast of the execution of Nidal Hasan, a former U.S. Army major sentenced to death for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting that killed 13 people. The execution is scheduled for December 3, and the sentence remains in effect. Previously, 72 retired American military leaders called for the cancellation of the public execution.
Otabek YusupovAccording to an ESPN investigation that examined US IRS documents and FIFA financial reports, in 2024 FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a payment of $1.72 million from the non-profit organization FWC2026, which was not separately disclosed in FIFA's annual report. Including his salary of 4.274 million Swiss francs (~$4.86 million), his total income reached almost $6.58 million. FIFA rejects accusations of violating the statutes.
Bekzod NazarovOn October 15, presidential press secretary Sherzod Asadov announced a series of personnel appointments at the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan. Aziza Kurbanova became first deputy head of the Communications Department, and Khushnud Khudayberdiev became deputy head. Previously they worked at the Media Content Preparation Center and the National Information Agency UzA respectively. Akramjon Fozilov was transferred to the post of first deputy to the president's adviser, and Farrukh Omonov was relieved of his post as deputy head of the department.
Aziz KarimovRestrictions on Starlink's operation for the Ukrainian army have become a point of contention between Kyiv and Washington. On October 14, the Ukrainian president's adviser on defense technology Serhiy Beskrestnov reported that the military had not been warned about the limits, which, according to him, led to the failure of a number of missions. Starlink is called the backbone of Ukraine's military communications, linking drones, artillery and command posts.
Otabek YusupovOfficers of the State Security Service, customs and internal affairs bodies of Uzbekistan detained in Samarkand three residents of the Taylak district who were trying to sell counterfeit 100-dollar banknotes totaling 7,400 dollars for 44 million soums. According to law enforcement agencies, the fake banknotes were brought from Turkey. Two of the detainees had previously been convicted.
Aziz KarimovThe State Security Service of Uzbekistan reported the detention of two citizens of a neighboring state who attempted to sell 2.18 kg of opium for 20 thousand dollars to a conditional buyer. According to the agency, the men, aged 54 and 50, illegally brought the drug into the country by roundabout routes. A criminal case has been opened and an investigation is underway. The citizenship of the detainees is not disclosed.
Otabek YusupovGeely Auto Uzbekistan held an international test called the '3L Challenge': the super-hybrid Geely EX5 EM-i crossover covered 1205 km from Tashkent to Khiva without refueling or recharging. According to the on-board computer, the average fuel consumption was 3.8 l/100 km, and after the fuel was used up, 23% of the battery charge remained.
Sardor QodirovOn October 9, at around 13:00, on the 14th kilometer of road 4K-560 in the Pakhtachi district of Samarkand region, a Cobalt car collided with an e-scooter. According to the regional Road Traffic Safety Department, the driver tried to avoid hitting a cyclist who suddenly pulled out, drove into the oncoming lane and hit the e-scooter. One person died at the scene, the second died in hospital. A criminal case has been opened.
Aziz KarimovDeputy Minister of Economy and Finance Khurshed Mustafayev stated that from May 1, 2028, centralized heating tariffs in Uzbekistan will be indexed annually taking inflation into account, but by no more than 10%. According to him, a rigid link to current inflation would require revision if the economic situation changes. A similar mechanism has already been applied to electricity and gas tariffs since the beginning of 2026.
Dilnoza RahimovaPresident Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a law tightening penalties for violence against children. Sexual violence against children under 14 is now punishable by up to 25 years imprisonment or life imprisonment, and statutes of limitations for such crimes have been abolished. The law was adopted against the backdrop of a high-profile case in Namangan region.
Aziz KarimovThe Center of Islamic Civilization and the University of Journalism and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan have launched dual education for students within the working process. Special attention is given to the professional skills of future journalists and the training of journalist-guides. The initiative is implemented within the framework of the 'enterprise – university – targeted personnel' principle voiced by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on September 30, 2026.
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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said at TechCrunch Disrupt that in the future the company's vehicles will be able to run AI agents from third-party developers such as Anthropic. No timeline was given — details are promised at the 'AI & Autonomy Day' in December. Vehicle control will not be handed over to the agents.
Sardor QodirovA BBC Verify investigation identified 254 incidents in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon and Israel for which the IDF said it was reviewing, but no public results exist. Of 300 identified cases, only 28 have been completed. The IDF cites legal and operational constraints; experts differ in their assessments.
Otabek YusupovAustrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger called EU enlargement the bloc's 'most powerful geostrategic instrument' and proposed giving Western Balkan countries access to the single market as they carry out reforms, without waiting for full membership.
Otabek YusupovAccording to TASS calculations based on data from Ukraine's Finance Ministry, payments to the IMF and the World Bank will amount to about $128.86 billion — until 2057 in dollars and until 2061 in euros. As of August 31, 2026, the state debt reached $215.55 billion, and the 2027 budget deficit is estimated at about $96 billion.
Nilufar KarimovaFintech company Ramp announced a $1.85 billion funding round at a $60 billion valuation — just four months after a $750 million round at a $44 billion valuation. The round was co-led by Dragoneer, Thrive Capital, Founders Fund, Sands Capital and Avenir Growth. Ramp reported annual revenue of over $2 billion and an expansion of its business into AI: agents in products, a corporate card for AI agents, model routing and the Glass workspace.
Nilufar KarimovaLondon Zoo has achieved the world's first captive breeding of the critically endangered Afia Birago's puddle frog: 15 froglets measuring about 5 mm have hatched. Twenty adult frogs were brought from Ghana in September 2025 to develop breeding techniques and share the experience with Ghanaian colleagues. The species lives only in two water bodies in the Atewa Forest Reserve, which are threatened by mining.
Madina UsmonovaOn September 10 in Chirchik, a semi-trailer carrying two cotton harvesters detached from a truck and crashed into the house of an elderly couple. A month after the accident, 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 arranged by the Chinese supplier; the city police department is conducting a check under Article 133 of the Administrative Liability Code.
Otabek YusupovU.S. President Donald Trump has canceled the public broadcast of the execution of Nidal Hasan, a former U.S. Army major sentenced to death for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting that killed 13 people. The execution is scheduled for December 3, and the sentence remains in effect. Previously, 72 retired American military leaders called for the cancellation of the public execution.
Otabek YusupovAccording to an ESPN investigation that examined US IRS documents and FIFA financial reports, in 2024 FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a payment of $1.72 million from the non-profit organization FWC2026, which was not separately disclosed in FIFA's annual report. Including his salary of 4.274 million Swiss francs (~$4.86 million), his total income reached almost $6.58 million. FIFA rejects accusations of violating the statutes.
Bekzod NazarovOn October 15, presidential press secretary Sherzod Asadov announced a series of personnel appointments at the Presidential Administration of Uzbekistan. Aziza Kurbanova became first deputy head of the Communications Department, and Khushnud Khudayberdiev became deputy head. Previously they worked at the Media Content Preparation Center and the National Information Agency UzA respectively. Akramjon Fozilov was transferred to the post of first deputy to the president's adviser, and Farrukh Omonov was relieved of his post as deputy head of the department.
Aziz KarimovRestrictions on Starlink's operation for the Ukrainian army have become a point of contention between Kyiv and Washington. On October 14, the Ukrainian president's adviser on defense technology Serhiy Beskrestnov reported that the military had not been warned about the limits, which, according to him, led to the failure of a number of missions. Starlink is called the backbone of Ukraine's military communications, linking drones, artillery and command posts.
Otabek YusupovOfficers of the State Security Service, customs and internal affairs bodies of Uzbekistan detained in Samarkand three residents of the Taylak district who were trying to sell counterfeit 100-dollar banknotes totaling 7,400 dollars for 44 million soums. According to law enforcement agencies, the fake banknotes were brought from Turkey. Two of the detainees had previously been convicted.
Aziz KarimovThe State Security Service of Uzbekistan reported the detention of two citizens of a neighboring state who attempted to sell 2.18 kg of opium for 20 thousand dollars to a conditional buyer. According to the agency, the men, aged 54 and 50, illegally brought the drug into the country by roundabout routes. A criminal case has been opened and an investigation is underway. The citizenship of the detainees is not disclosed.
Otabek YusupovGeely Auto Uzbekistan held an international test called the '3L Challenge': the super-hybrid Geely EX5 EM-i crossover covered 1205 km from Tashkent to Khiva without refueling or recharging. According to the on-board computer, the average fuel consumption was 3.8 l/100 km, and after the fuel was used up, 23% of the battery charge remained.
Sardor QodirovOn October 9, at around 13:00, on the 14th kilometer of road 4K-560 in the Pakhtachi district of Samarkand region, a Cobalt car collided with an e-scooter. According to the regional Road Traffic Safety Department, the driver tried to avoid hitting a cyclist who suddenly pulled out, drove into the oncoming lane and hit the e-scooter. One person died at the scene, the second died in hospital. A criminal case has been opened.
Aziz KarimovDeputy Minister of Economy and Finance Khurshed Mustafayev stated that from May 1, 2028, centralized heating tariffs in Uzbekistan will be indexed annually taking inflation into account, but by no more than 10%. According to him, a rigid link to current inflation would require revision if the economic situation changes. A similar mechanism has already been applied to electricity and gas tariffs since the beginning of 2026.
Dilnoza RahimovaPresident Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a law tightening penalties for violence against children. Sexual violence against children under 14 is now punishable by up to 25 years imprisonment or life imprisonment, and statutes of limitations for such crimes have been abolished. The law was adopted against the backdrop of a high-profile case in Namangan region.
Aziz KarimovThe Center of Islamic Civilization and the University of Journalism and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan have launched dual education for students within the working process. Special attention is given to the professional skills of future journalists and the training of journalist-guides. The initiative is implemented within the framework of the 'enterprise – university – targeted personnel' principle voiced by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on September 30, 2026.
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