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After Russian strikes, Kyiv and Lutsk lost electricity and water supply; NYT reports a plan to attack the power grid

After Russian strikes on the evening of October 15, part of Kyiv was left without electricity and water pressure dropped — reported by Ukraine's Ministry of Energy and Mayor Vitali Klitschko. In Lutsk, debris of downed drones damaged power lines. The New York Times, citing Gazeta, reports a Russian plan to attack the power systems of Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa, which, according to estimates, could leave the cities with almost 90% of their electricity cut off.

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Trump said the conflict in Ukraine could be settled without Zelensky

Donald Trump said in a Newsmax interview that the conflict in Ukraine will eventually be resolved, but, in his view, possibly without Zelensky's involvement, since he 'does not want a deal.' Trump also criticized Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries and noted that negotiating with Zelensky is harder than with Putin.

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Science

From May 20, 2027, leap seconds will no longer be used to adjust Coordinated Universal Time

The International Bureau of Weights and Measures announced that from May 20, 2027, leap seconds will no longer be added to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a practice introduced in 1972. The reason was the acceleration of Earth's rotation, which for the first time could have required removing a second rather than adding one, threatening disruptions to computer systems.

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World

Third Day of Protests in Tirana: Student Actions Escalate into Clashes with Police

Mass protests continue in the capital of Albania for the third day in a row. Demonstrators threw stones and firecrackers at police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons; fires broke out in the city center, and shops and banks were damaged. What began as student protests against the cost and quality of higher education escalated into a challenge to the government of Prime Minister Edi Rama: protesters joined the Flamingo movement, which opposes a resort project linked to Jared Kushner.

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World

Births in Uzbekistan decline for the second year in a row; the liquefied gas monopoly will be handed over to the private sector

The National Statistics Committee reported that in 2025 the country registered 46.8 thousand fewer births than in 2024. The President announced plans to transfer liquefied gas supply to the private sector by 2027. Fines for early marriages have also been increased, the tuition contract payment deadline in universities has been extended, and in Tashkent complaints about the smell of hot water are being investigated.

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World

Carney hinted that the US wants to 'break' Canada, on the eve of Alberta's vote on a secession referendum

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaking at a pre-Canada Day rally in Calgary, said that 'some beyond our borders' want to 'break' Canada in order to 'own it,' without naming the US directly. The statement came ahead of the Alberta vote, which will decide whether the province begins a legal process toward a secession referendum. Polls show that less than a quarter of Alberta's roughly 5 million residents support leaving Canada.

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Economy

Uzbekistan to simplify placing advertising on corporate vehicles

On 13 October 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan introduced amendments to advertising regulation, simplifying the placement of advertising materials on vehicles owned by legal entities. Stickers with trademarks and information about a company's activities can be applied under a notification procedure via the Unified Portal of Interactive Public Services (EPIGU), and the advertising place passport will be issued automatically and free of charge — previously the fee was 396,000 soums.

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World

St. Petersburg banned foreigners with work patents from working in five sectors until the end of 2026

The administration of St. Petersburg has banned foreign citizens working on the basis of a work patent from employment in medicine, hairdressing, cosmetology, retail trade, and physical culture. The restrictions are in effect until the end of 2026 and do not apply to citizens of EAEU countries or foreigners with a work permit. Employers have been given a deadline of December 15. The authorities explain the measures as a fight against informal employment.

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World

MEP Cols: Trump's deal on Russian diesel is driven by 'dubious motives'

Member of the European Parliament Rihard Kols told Euronews that US President Donald Trump's decision to lift restrictions on imports of Russian diesel fuel sends a 'very bad' signal and is driven by dubious commercial motives. Kols is part of a group of more than 100 MEPs who signed a letter calling on the EU to maintain support for Ukraine and impose a full embargo on Russian oil and gas.

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Uzbekistan

Tashkent Investigates Cause of Foreign Odor in Hot Water

Veolia Energy Tashkent responded to complaints from residents of six districts of the capital about a chemical odor in hot water, as well as turbidity and low pressure. The company took water samples for analysis and passed the information to the Tashkent Thermal Power Plant for action.

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Economy

In Uzbekistan, the deadline for paying tuition contracts has been extended to November 1

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation has extended the deadline for paying tuition contracts and officially enrolling students for the 2026/2027 academic year to November 1. The deadline had previously been extended to October 15. Starting from the new academic year, a compensation of 30% of the contract amount will also be introduced for children of pedagogical workers.

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World

In Albania, student protests in Tirana escalated into clashes with police; opposition demands the prime minister's resignation

On October 15, clashes between protesters and police continued in Tirana for the third day in a row; actions also took place in Shkodër and Korçë. According to the health ministry, on October 14, 89 people received care in hospitals, 61 of them police officers; police detained 65 people. Protesters are unhappy with high tuition fees, conditions at universities, and the rising cost of living, and demanded that Prime Minister Edi Rama resign by 13:00. Rama accused the opposition of violence.

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Uzbekistan

Air quality deteriorated in Tashkent overnight on October 16 due to temperature inversion

Overnight on October 16, air quality in Tashkent deteriorated due to unfavorable meteorological conditions and a temperature inversion: from 21:00 on October 15 the AQI index rose to a level unfavorable for sensitive groups, with the peak at 00:00. The temperature dropped to 11.8 degrees, and the wind was weak. On October 16 during the day, an average AQI level is expected, and the air is under constant monitoring by the Special Commission.

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Economy

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Conclude Bilateral Market Access Talks Ahead of Uzbekistan's WTO Accession

On October 15, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan agreed to conclude bilateral negotiations on market access as part of Uzbekistan's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The talks, initiated by Kazakhstan in February, lasted eight months. Azizbek Urinov, the Uzbekistan President's representative on WTO matters, stated that after domestic procedures, the signing of a preliminarily agreed protocol is expected in the coming weeks.

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World

Shooting at Elementary School in the US: Three Children and a Teacher Killed

On October 15, a shooting occurred at an elementary school in the US. According to DW citing local police, three children aged five, eight, and eleven, as well as a teacher, were killed. According to CNN, the shooter was a 16-year-old teenager who, according to police reports, was shot dead before law enforcement arrived. The number of injured remains unknown.

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