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Uzbekistan's Cultural Heritage Agency commented on the situation surrounding the Alisher Navoi Museum of Literature

Social media reports claimed the building of the Alisher Navoi State Museum of Literature had allegedly been secretly transferred to another organization, with a risk of damage to the heritage site. On October 16, the Cultural Heritage Agency said it had conducted a review: the building at 69 Navoi Street is included in the national list of cultural heritage sites and is under state protection, and by government decision it has been transferred to the State Youth Theatre under the right of operational management.

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Israeli troops entered the western countryside of Syria's southern Deraa province

According to Syria's state agency SANA, Israeli forces entered the Wadi al-Rukkad area in the western countryside of Deraa province on Saturday, while Israeli reconnaissance planes flew over the western part of the Yarmouk basin. No attacks or detentions were reported. The day before, Israeli forces had entered Quneitra province and encircled the town of Abidin.

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World

A monument to Uzbekistan natives who died during the liberation of the village of Shapury was unveiled in the Vitebsk district of Belarus

In the village of Shapury in the Vitebsk district, at a mass burial site where about 18,000 Soviet soldiers are buried, including 729 natives of Uzbekistan, a monument was solemnly unveiled to those who died during the liberation of Vitebsk. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the authorities of Belarus and Uzbekistan. The report cites BelTA.

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Iran's IRGC reported a second tanker hitting a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said a second supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of oil hit a mine and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel was traveling along an 'unauthorized' route with its positioning systems switched off. Data on the ship, crew and consequences have not been disclosed.

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World

Mass protests over cost of living sweep France: clashes with police, arrests and storming of Marseille city hall

On Saturday, France saw nationwide 'yellow and youth' protests against the cost of living, organised by the 'yellow vests' movement. According to the Interior Ministry, more than 32,000 people took part in around 140 events outside Paris, and over 160 were detained. In Marseille, protesters stormed the city hall; in Paris, police used tear gas and water cannon. The protests come months before the presidential election.

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India's Supreme Court recognizes children's access to the internet as a fundamental right

India's Supreme Court ruled that the right to access and use the internet is fundamental for every person, including children of any age. The decision was issued on a petition by an NGO about shortcomings in intermediaries' fight against child sexual exploitation material. The court ordered the government to create a national hash and URL database for detecting such content and to include digital safety in the school curriculum.

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Quneitra governor called on UNDOF to document Israeli violations in southern Syria

Governor of Syria's Quneitra province Ghassan al-Sayed Ahmad, at a meeting with UN Deputy Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix, asked UNDOF forces to monitor and document Israeli violations. The meeting covered the situation in the province, UNDOF's mandate, and the impact of violations on residents. According to the UN, Israeli troops hold 11 positions on the Syrian side of the buffer zone.

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World

Hungarian PM Péter Magyar believes Zelensky is unlikely to come to Budapest on October 23

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar said he does not expect Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to visit Budapest for the celebrations on October 23 marking the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising, although an invitation was sent. Earlier, the sides agreed to continue contacts, including a possible joint trip to Berehove.

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World

Mass protests against the rising cost of living took place in France: hundreds detained

On Saturday, protests against the rising cost of life took place in France, uniting 'yellow vests', schoolchildren, students, farmers, trade unions and climate activists. According to the authorities, at least 272 people were detained, including 163 in Paris. Clashes with police occurred in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice and other cities; about 500 actions were planned in total.

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World

Bournemouth recovery driver receives suspended sentence for Range Rover that rolled downhill and injured a passer-by

Recovery driver Sean Baker was sentenced to 14 weeks in prison suspended for one year for failing to secure a two-tonne Range Rover on a steep slope. The vehicle rolled, pinning Baker himself and passer-by Kai Dransfield, who tried to help. The victim suffered fractures to his legs and spine and, more than two years later, still suffers from chronic pain.

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Police used water cannons and tear gas at a protest in Brussels

On Saturday, protests by students and their supporters against education reforms, austerity measures and police pressure took place in Brussels and Liège. Clashes with police, who used water cannons and tear gas, occurred near Brussels-Midi station. In Liège, about 250 people marched peacefully.

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World

Zelensky said Russia seeks to cause a blackout in Ukraine ahead of winter

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia carried out one of the largest strikes on the energy sector since the start of the full-scale invasion, hitting more than 15 power generation and transmission facilities. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed attacks on infrastructure. Zelensky also criticized Trump's decision to cancel a sanctions package against Moscow.

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Sport

Mourinho: 'If I were Vinicius, I would have left Real in the summer'

Real's coach Jose Mourinho said that if he were in Vinicius Junior's place, he would have left the club this summer due to the abuse and racist insults. The Brazilian is suspended for four matches and will miss the Clasico on October 25, despite a new contract until 2032.

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Economy

Saidqahxor Xolxujayev appointed First Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade

By a presidential decree, Saidqahxor Xolxujayev, who had headed Tashkent's Chilanzar district since August 2022, has been appointed First Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade. The post had remained vacant for more than a year. He previously served as First Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank and head of Uzagrosugurta.

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World

US Citizen Wanted Over $1 Billion Crypto Fraud Arrested in Istanbul

Turkey's Justice Minister Akin Gurlek announced that US citizen Richard James Schulter has been detained in Istanbul. He was wanted via an Interpol red notice on suspicion of crypto-asset fraud amounting to $1 billion in the US and Finland. Also detained were his wife and three bodyguards; searches resulted in the seizure of millions of dollars, crypto wallets, electronics, and weapons.

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