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Rutte urged NATO allies to strengthen Ukraine's air defense amid tensions between Kyiv and Washington

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, at a press conference in Tallinn, called on alliance members to step up military aid to Ukraine, primarily air defense systems, as Russia attacks Kyiv daily with hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles. More than 600,000 people in Ukraine were left without electricity after the strikes. Rutte's meeting with Zelensky in Brussels will take place amid tensions between the US and Ukraine over strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure and Trump's threat to limit intelligence sharing.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Uzbekistan

Stavropol will restrict e-scooter riding in 27 zones starting in spring

Starting March 1, 2027, riding e-scooters and other personal mobility devices will be banned in 27 recreation zones in Stavropol. The city hall has approved a list of 226 addresses for PMD placement. Mayor Ivan Ulyanchenko said kicksharing companies must update their software algorithms by March 1, 2027. The restricted zones include Central and Victory parks, Lenin Square, Fortress Hill, Komsomolskoye Lake and others. In July, the Stavropol Territory introduced fines for PMD violations: 3,000-4,000 rubles for individuals and 20,000-30,000 rubles for legal entities, with higher fines for repeat offenses.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
World

The EU sees no signs that the US has stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine

EU officials say they have seen no signs that the US has stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine, while examining reports of a slowdown in Starlink's operation. The EC highlighted the Govsatcom system and negotiations to connect Ukraine to it, with commercial satellite capacities to cover needs until 2029, when the Iris-2 constellation of over 300 satellites becomes operational. Kremlin spokesman Peskov said the information remains fragmented, while Trump stated intelligence sharing had not been halted.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Culture

Louvre Director: Without Major Renovation the Museum May Close to Visitors

Louvre director Christophe Leribault said the museum needs a major renovation and without it may 'close its doors to the public'. He is seeking private funding but also counts on state money after the elections. A year after the robbery that took crown jewels worth €88 million, an €83 million security plan is underway, while the 'Louvre — New Renaissance' project is estimated at €700–800 million.

Shahnoza Ergasheva
2 min read
World

The British Prime Minister said he would 'try to restore relations' between Ukraine and the US

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, responding to a question from Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey about the US-Russia diesel fuel deal, declined to assess Donald Trump's actions, saying he wanted to be careful in creating conditions for reuniting people. Burnham said he would try to mend relations between the US and Ukraine. He also added that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, currently on an official visit to London, will not leave the UK empty-handed, and that additional military and financial support for Ukraine will be organized soon.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
World

Russia strikes Kyiv and Ukraine's energy infrastructure overnight on October 14; four killed, at least 600,000 left without electricity

Russia struck Kyiv and Ukraine's energy infrastructure overnight on October 14. Four people were killed in the capital and more than 25 were injured. At least 600,000 people were left without electricity. Three days before the attack, US President Donald Trump announced an "energy truce" between the sides. Kyiv said it was ready to observe it reciprocally; Moscow did not confirm its participation. Russia's Ministry of Defense said it carried out a massive strike on the communications and energy infrastructure of Kyiv, the Kyiv region and the Kharkiv region.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
World

Latvia's PM says banning Russian grain transit is impossible

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs stated that Latvia cannot fully ban the transit of Russian grain, as the EU holds exclusive powers over tariffs and transit. Riga also cannot raise railway infrastructure fees by 300%. Latvia has contractual obligations to transport 300,000 tonnes of Russian grain, which is not under sanctions and belongs to Latvia's strategic partners — the USA, Switzerland and Japan. A transit ban could expose Latvia to lawsuits of 200–800 million euros. Kulbergs will raise the issue in Brussels.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Economy

IMF chief says the US public debt problem cannot be solved through GDP growth alone

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said at a press conference during the IMF and World Bank annual meeting that the United States cannot solve its growing public debt problem through economic growth alone without adjusting taxes and budget spending. She called advanced economies, primarily the US and European countries, leaders in excessive indebtedness, noting that rising government bond yields hurt low-income countries. Georgieva said US budget deficit and debt levels are too high and must be brought to more acceptable levels, stressing that growth alone will not deliver the necessary changes fast enough. The IMF's Fiscal Monitor report released on October 14 also warned that delays in debt-reduction measures will complicate the problem amid rising borrowing costs.

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read
Economy

Netflix to carry out its largest staff reduction since 2022

Netflix is cutting about 1,000 jobs, roughly 6% of its workforce, in its largest layoffs since 2022. Co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos announced the cuts in an email to employees, citing the need for discipline in prioritizing people and resources. Most layoffs will affect product development, technology, legal, and HR divisions. Netflix had about 16,000 full-time employees at the end of 2025, and its market capitalization has fallen nearly 25% since the start of 2026.

Dilnoza Rahimova
1 min read
Sport

Will Cristiano Ronaldo Come to Tashkent?

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr will face Pakhtakor in Tashkent on November 2. The key question is whether Ronaldo himself will travel to Tashkent, as he has rarely attended such away games in the past due to security threats. Former FIFA agent Ravshan Salimov wrote in his Telegram channel that he spoke with Al-Nassr's managers, and according to his information, the decision will be made by the head coach. Salimov believes Ronaldo will ultimately come to Tashkent.

Bekzod Nazarov
1 min read
World

ICJ judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel peace prize for promoting international law

The Nobel peace prize has been awarded to Navi Pillay, the South African former UN human rights chief who chaired the UN commission that concluded Israel was guilty of genocide in Gaza . The Norwegian Nobel committee said Pillay, who is serving as a judge at the international court of justice (ICJ), has “shown that legal measures can help prevent acts of war and violence”. “Navi Pillay’s commitment to universal legal principles and her firm moral compass are constants in a long career,” the co

Otabek Yusupov
6 min read