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Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the President of the Asian Football Confederation, Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa

On October 17, the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, held a meeting with the President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa. The parties discussed the development of cooperation, including the joint development of football academies, the 'Football Pitch in Every Mahalla' program, the organization of major tournaments, and the training of athletes and coaches.

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Economy

Uzbekistan plans to raise heating and hot water tariffs by 30% from November 1, 2026

A draft government resolution submitted for public discussion provides for a 30% increase in heating and hot water tariffs from November 1, 2026, and, from May 1, 2028, annual indexation by inflation but no more than 10%. Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Khurshid Mustafayev explained this by a five-year freeze on tariffs in Tashkent and a fivefold gap between cost price and the price for the population.

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Uzbekistan

Seller of over 1.2 kg of hashish detained at a hotel in Tashkent

Officers of the Customs Committee of Uzbekistan, together with the State Security Service and internal affairs bodies, detained a person at a hotel in the Yashnabad (Yakkasaray) district of Tashkent who was attempting to sell more than 1.2 kg of hashish. He had previously been convicted of similar crimes. A criminal case has been opened.

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Sport

Rabada to return to South Africa squad for second Test against Australia

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma announced that fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who missed the first Test due to a hamstring injury, will play in the second match of the series against Australia at St George's Park. South Africa lost the first Test in Durban by 214 runs and is reshuffling the batting line-up. Australia will keep Matt Renshaw at number five, with Cameron Green still out due to injury.

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World

US Court Orders Authorities to Resume Green Card Lottery Registration

On October 14, a federal court in the Southern District of California granted Red Eagle Law's lawsuit against Secretary of State Marco Rubio and ordered the Diversity Visa lottery registration to be reopened. Registration will open no later than November 1 and last 30 days, with results due by December 3. The ruling will allow 55,000 foreigners to participate, but the Trump administration may appeal the verdict.

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World

Tourist office branch set on fire in Lyon during protests against rising prices

During nationwide cost-of-living protests, a branch of the tourist office in Lyon was ransacked and set on fire. Hooded individuals tore letters off the sign, flames spread along one side of the building, and burning debris was seen on Place Bellecour. The protests are taking place amid pressure on the Macron government following weeks of student protests.

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Technology

Ember unveils Mug 3 — a smart mug with app-free control

Ember has released the third generation of its temperature-controlled mug, the Mug 3, featuring a button on the base, five presets from 125 to 145 °F, up to three hours of heat retention, and dishwasher compatibility. Prices are $129 for the 10-ounce and $149 for the 14-ounce versions. The $179 Tumbler 2 travel mug was also unveiled.

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Culture

Sound installation 'Cosmic Breath' with calls to prayer from around the world opens in central London

American-Lebanese artist Joe Namy has presented the multichannel sound installation 'Cosmic Breath' at London's Ibraaz space, bringing together historical and contemporary recordings of the adhan from Mecca, Jerusalem, Singapore, Khartoum and other places. The work, first created for the Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah in 2023, sounds different, according to the author, amid rising Islamophobia in the UK.

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World

Experts and German authorities disagree on assessing the threat from Russia

BfV chief Sinan Selen described Russia's actions against Germany as a long-term hybrid attack that will not end even with the war in Ukraine. Interior Minister Dobrindt speaks of political and social pressure, but a number of experts, including Carlo Masala and Carsten Breuer, believe Russia is preparing for a major war. According to military experts and the German Defense Ministry, by 2029 Russia will be able to wage a conventional war against NATO.

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World

In Syrdarya Region, a court jailed a young man for 5 days for harassing a female vendor near the M-39 highway

In the Oqoltin district of Syrdarya Region, a 22-year-old man, while intoxicated, offered a woman selling goods near the M-39 highway intimate relations for money. The woman turned to internal affairs bodies; officers drew up a protocol and sent the case to court. At the hearing, the man confirmed the victim's testimony and asked for leniency, citing his intoxication. The woman demanded strict measures. The court sentenced him to 5 days of administrative arrest.

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World

Mass protests took place in France: hundreds detained, clashes with police

On Saturday, mass protests took place across France over high prices, social inequality and the state of the education system. According to the Interior Ministry, about 272 people had been detained by midday. In Paris and Marseille, police used tear gas; in Lyon, a tourist office building was set on fire.

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World

European diplomatic mission attacked in the West Bank: delegation from France, Belgium and Poland assaulted in Tayibe

A diplomatic delegation from France, Belgium and Poland was attacked in the Palestinian city of Tayibe in the West Bank, where it had arrived for a ceremony signing a sister-city agreement with Saint-Pierre, France. According to the mayor of Tayibe, city residents were injured and a window of the Belgian delegation's car was smashed. The Belgian minister condemned the attack; the Israeli army said the incident is 'under review' and no one was detained.

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