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Indian startup Scimplify raises $25 million to develop its AI platform for specialty chemicals manufacturing

Bengaluru-based startup Scimplify raised $25 million in a round led by Hitachi Ventures at a $250 million valuation. The company uses its AI platform Scinode to speed up the development and production of specialty chemicals and critical materials, helping clients reduce dependence on Chinese suppliers. Annual revenue reached ~$200 million, and the company plans expansion into the US and Japan.

Sardor Qodirov
3 min read
World

Trump cancels broadcast of the execution of the Fort Hood shooter

US President Donald Trump announced that the execution of former army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan, who shot dead 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, will take place on December 3, 2026, but will not be streamed online. The decision followed widespread criticism in the US and abroad, including from the UN, lawmakers from both parties and dozens of retired military commanders.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
World

Musk blamed the US government for the Starshield slowdown in Ukraine

Elon Musk said that speed restrictions on the Starshield satellite system, which the Ukrainian army uses for battlefield communications, are set by the US government, not SpaceX. He was responding to a post by former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Kyiv suspects Washington of slowing terminals and of failing to warn about missile strikes; Trump denies this. Amid the dispute, Russia accused Ukraine of attacks on oil refineries, Kyiv called it fake, and Giorgia Meloni criticized the US-Russian diesel deal.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

Greenhouses near Tashkent seek to retain coal heating — filter tests currently fail to meet standards

The National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of Uzbekistan reported proposals from greenhouse operators in Tashkent and the Tashkent region to transition to 'greenhouses' using gas, electricity, and alternative energy sources; if not feasible, coal heating with filters would be permitted. Tests of filters based on Chinese technology conducted on September 30 and October 8 showed non-compliance with emission standards. Subsidies and tax incentives are being prepared for 'greenhouses,' while the ban on greenhouses without eco-friendly heating in the capital region will remain.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

WSJ: Saudi Arabia Requests Pakistan's Help with Air Defense Amid Houthi Attacks

Saudi Arabia has approached Pakistan for assistance in air defense amid escalating attacks by Yemeni Houthis, The Wall Street Journal reported citing sources. The kingdom faces a shortage of interceptor missiles and is redistributing air defense batteries between royal palaces and energy infrastructure. According to the publication, the United States is currently cautious regarding Riyadh's requests for military aid, having sent only military advisors.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Technology

Bluesky prepares to launch payments: monetization without ads

Bluesky executives — CEO Tony Schneider and COO Rose Wang — told TechCrunch Disrupt that the company will introduce payments in the coming months. This is the first step of an ad-free monetization strategy aimed at simplifying commerce, fundraising, and user support that already exist across the network.

Sardor Qodirov
2 min read
World

EU opens two-day summit: energy, budget, Ukraine and relations with the US

EU leaders gathered at the European Council for a two-day summit on energy prices, the union's seven-year budget, support for Ukraine and deteriorating relations between the US and Europe. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas gave an exclusive interview to Euronews about the summit and Ukraine. Austrian minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger proposed giving candidate countries access to the Single Market as they carry out reforms, and Jordan's investment minister discussed cooperation with Brussels beyond the EU's commitment to provide around €3 billion.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
World

Trump and Netanyahu discussed the possibility of resuming a military operation against Iran

According to the Israeli TV channel N12 and Axios, over the past two weeks Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have discussed the possibility of joint strikes on Iran several times due to concerns about the restoration of its nuclear program. Trump has not made a final decision: part of his circle favors military action, while most advisers favor sanctions. The US and Israeli militaries are on heightened readiness.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Science

University of Bristol professor: the main thing in supporting a grieving person is not to turn away

Dr Lesel Dawson of the University of Bristol explained that what matters most when supporting a person in grief is presence itself, not words. She shared her personal experience: the stillbirth of her younger sister and her mother's guilt. A Marie Curie survey showed that 70% of people are comfortable talking about death, but few actually do so.

Madina Usmonova
3 min read
World

EU Summit: Energy Prices, Trade Deficit with China and Dispute over Seven-Year Budget

EU leaders gathered in Brussels for a two-day summit. The agenda includes rising energy prices amid the Middle East conflict, the trade imbalance with China and contentious negotiations on the 2028–2034 budget. Kaja Kallas called the US-Russia diesel deal a 'gift to Putin', Zelensky spoke of a feeling of 'betrayal' by Trump, and the FT reported a rejected American plan for frozen Russian assets.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan explained why the basic electricity norm for non-gasified areas is proposed to be raised to 350 rather than 500 kWh

Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Khurshed Mustafaev at a press conference on 14 October explained the proposal to raise the basic electricity consumption norm for the heating season from 200 to 350 kWh: according to analysis, 60% of residents of non-gasified areas consume up to 300 kWh in winter. The norm will affect about 4 million households without gas and over 600 thousand with unstable gas supply. No comparative calculations for the 500 kWh option were presented.

Nilufar Karimova
4 min read
World

In Russia, grades 10–11 proposed to be made paid for children of foreigners

LDPR deputies have prepared a bill proposing to organize education for children of foreign citizens and stateless persons in grades 10–11 of Russian schools on a paid basis. To do this, they propose amending Article 78 of the law 'On Education in the Russian Federation'. No restrictions on secondary vocational education are planned. For now, the initiative remains a bill.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
Technology

Bluesky Expands Experimental App Attie: Building Sites, Games, and Polls with AI

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Bluesky announced the expansion of its experimental platform Attie: users without programming skills will now be able to create websites, games, quizzes, and polls. Projects run on the ATProto protocol and gain access to Bluesky's audience (47 million registered users). CEO Tony Schneider called it 'vibe coding for communities.'

Sardor Qodirov
2 min read