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The Iranian Navy said a tanker caught fire in the Gulf of Oman while attempting to pass through a restricted area east of the Strait of Hormuz with its tracking systems switched off. The vessel has not been identified, and the cause of the fire and the fate of the crew have not been reported. The incident was the third in a week amid escalating tensions over shipping through the strait.
During the talks in Tashkent, the parties discussed preparations for the upcoming visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Uzbekistan, the C5+1 meeting in Samarkand, and the G20 summit in Miami.
Komil Allamjonov held a meeting with the special assistant to the US president and NSC senior director for South and Central Asia, Michael Gerimaya. They discussed organizational matters and the agenda of the expected visit of Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Uzbekistan, the C5+1 meeting in Samarkand, and the G20 summit in Miami.
The condition of 70-year-old Pope Leo XIV after surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung is steadily improving. Blood tests and a chest X-ray on the fourth day of hospitalization at Rome's Gemelli hospital confirmed positive dynamics, Vatican doctors reported.
Former senior Foreign Office official Sir Olly Robbins, dismissed in April after the Lord Mandelson vetting scandal, reached an out-of-court settlement with the government. The amount is not disclosed. The FDA union called Robbins a 'scapegoat' covering up Starmer's mistake.
The announcement of the creation of a Cyprus branch of the pro-Israel lobbying group Israel Allies Foundation triggered a conflict between parties. Six MPs from DISY, DIKO and ELAM announced the establishment of the branch, having earlier set up a branch of Transatlantic Friends of Israel. The left-wing opposition AKEL called the moves 'highly provocative' and accused parliament of turning into an Israeli lobby, while also criticising the government of Nikos Christodoulides.
Head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva held a meeting with Peter Lee, chairman of the Hong Kong holding Henderson Land Group. The parties discussed joint projects in renewable energy, New Tashkent infrastructure and education. Mirziyoyeva stated that the country is open to investment and ready to support initiatives, including through the Tashkent International Financial Center.
Germany's Federal Constitutional Court has provisionally ordered the removal from the Economy Ministry's official account of a video in which Minister Katharina Reiche accused the Left of 'open support of antisemitism'. The court found that distributing such statements from a government account may violate the party's right to equal participation in political competition amid coalition talks in Berlin.
The General Conference on Weights and Measures, at its 28th meeting in Versailles on 15 October 2026, decided to stop adding leap seconds to UTC from 20 May 2027. The reason is technical risks, including the possible first-ever 'negative' leap second due to the acceleration of the Earth's rotation. The divergence between UTC and astronomical time will be allowed to reach one hour.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that, based on the Alma-Ata Declaration, the area of Armenia should be 29,743 km², and to eliminate enclaves and exclaves the countries should exchange territories on an equal basis. He also advocated for opening all transport routes and the complete renunciation of mutual claims by the parties.
The Anadolu agency publishes an overview of Israeli parties' positions ahead of the October 27 election: Netanyahu's ruling coalition and key opposition figures oppose Palestinian statehood, differing on annexation, settlements and governing Gaza. Palestinian parties demand sovereignty but are excluded from possible coalitions.
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta praised striker Viktor Gyökeres for his 'incredible will and determination', despite the 28-year-old Swede not yet scoring a single goal this season and not starting a single Premier League match. Arteta also gave updates on the injuries of Zubimendi and Hincapié.
The government of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on Friday the appointment of a new interim administration in the northern Tigray region following the resumption of hostilities. The administration has been given six months to restore stability, services, and prepare 'free and fair elections.' The TPLF rejected the appointment, accusing Addis Ababa of puppet rule.
The New York Times has reviewed a Russian plan captured by Ukraine and shown to European allies in September. Strikes on the three largest cities would require about 70 ballistic missiles, 720 drones and 150 guided aerial bombs. Analysts believe Moscow's chances of success are now higher than ever due to a shortage of Patriot missiles.
31-year-old lock Hiron Andrews was found dead in a hotel on the Île de Ré island in France on the eve of the Lions' Champions Cup match against La Rochelle. The La Rochelle prosecutor's office has opened an investigation; accidental death was named as the main line of inquiry. The match will be held in the player's honour, and a minute's silence will be observed before all tournament matches.
A new film adaptation of the Street Fighter game directed by Kitao Sakurai arrives following the success of Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil'. Actors Noah Centineo, Callina Liang and Andrew Koji told BBC Newsbeat about staying faithful to the source material and preparing for their roles, but reviewers criticized the plot while praising the fight choreography and Liang's performance.
Komil Allamjonov, advisor to the head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan, met on October 16 with US President's Special Assistant and NSC Senior Director for South and Central Asia Michael Gerimaya. According to Allamjonov, they discussed organizational issues of the upcoming visit of Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Uzbekistan, the C5+1 summit in Samarkand, and the G20 summit in Miami.
Turkish Airlines and CFM International have signed a memorandum for the supply of over 300 LEAP-1B engines for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and long-term maintenance of a fleet of more than 600 engines, including the AJet fleet. The agreement also provides for the creation of an MRO center for LEAP engines in Turkey.
