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Uzbekistan's Competition Committee began studying taxi aggregator pricing amid Yandex Go outages

Uzbekistan's antimonopoly committee is studying the validity of taxi aggregators' price increases and signs of unfair competition. The trigger was multiple tariff surges among competitors during peak hours following Yandex Go technical outages on October 9 and 11, caused by drone attacks on Yandex data centers in Russia. Aggregators were advised to revise their pricing algorithms, fix payout glitches for drivers, and unblock drivers who were blocked without justification.

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Uzbekistan

Deputy khokim of Tashkent district detained while receiving $25 thousand

Officers of the SGB Department for Tashkent region detained the deputy khokim of Tashkent district at the moment of receiving $25 thousand. The official promised an entrepreneur, through acquaintances, to put up for auction 1 hectare of land on the balance sheet of the district khokimiyat. A criminal case has been opened and an investigation is underway.

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Uzbekistan

Abdulaziz Abdulhakov Appointed as Head of Yashnabad District in Tashkent

The press service of the Tashkent City Administration announced the appointment of Abdulaziz Abdulhakov as the head of Yashnabad District. Previously, he served as the Director of the Social Infrastructure Construction Department at UET Construction LLC. The former district head, Bakhtiyor Rahmankulov, has been relieved of his duties due to a transfer to another position.

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World

Kazakhstan to make the QazETA electronic entry permit mandatory from July 1, 2027

The government of Kazakhstan has approved new rules for the entry of foreigners: from October 24, 2026, the QazETA electronic permit is introduced for visa-free guests, including citizens of the EAEU and Uzbekistan. It is free of charge, must be obtained no later than 72 hours before the trip, and is valid for 180 days. The system is being launched in stages from November 1, 2026, and from July 1, 2027, the absence of the permit will become grounds for denial of entry. Categories of exempt persons have been defined.

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World

Entrepreneur Attacks Kokdali District Hokim with Axe in Kashkadarya Region

According to Kun.uz, on October 14, an entrepreneur attacked Kokdali District Hokim Khurram Zhuraev with an axe at a cotton collection point. The conflict stems from the demolition of the entrepreneur's shop, with courts issuing conflicting rulings. The hokim has been hospitalized and is in satisfactory condition. The Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the incident, and the prosecutor's office is conducting an investigation.

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Economy

Tashkent prepares for Automechanika Tashkent 2026 exhibitions: automotive industry, commercial transport and construction equipment on one site

Tashkent will host three exhibitions under the Messe Frankfurt license: Automechanika Tashkent 2026 and events on commercial transport and construction equipment. Participation of 503 companies from 19 countries is expected, exhibition area of 25,000 m², and more than 20,000 professional visitors. Shell is the main partner of Automechanika Tashkent for the third year in a row.

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World

Kenya Reports Second Ebola Case Amid Ongoing Outbreak in the DRC

Kenya's Ministry of Health has confirmed a second Ebola case — a 39-year-old relative of the first patient, who died on October 5 in Nairobi. Authorities state there are no signs of community spread. In the DRC, where the outbreak was declared in May, more than 9,000 cases and over 4,000 deaths have been confirmed; the pathogen is the Bundibugyo virus, for which there are no licensed vaccines.

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World

Russell Brand's accuser tells court she feared pregnancy after alleged rape

The trial of Russell Brand, who faces seven charges including three counts of rape, continues at Southwark Crown Court. One of six complainants said the comedian 'turned from camp and friendly into a monster' before the alleged assault in 1999, and that she feared pregnancy and did not report to police out of fear for her career. Brand denies all charges.

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World

Cyber threats are just the tip of the iceberg: businesses in Europe face a record number of security risks

A survey commissioned by the European Commission found that three out of four employees encounter suspicious emails and links, and 39% face phishing. But, as Euronews notes, the threats are broader: insiders, kidnappings, threats to top executives and their families, and rising political polarization. The average annual cost of insider incidents in Europe is $18.6 million.

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Uzbekistan

Hayot Inogamov Approved as Khokim of Chilanzar District of Tashkent

The press service of the capital's khokimiyat announced the approval of Hayot Inogamov as khokim of the Chilanzar district of Tashkent. Previously, since November 2020, he had headed the Yangihayot district. In Chilanzar he replaced Saidkakhor Kholkhujaev, who is expected to become Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade.

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World

Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Baku

On the sidelines of the CICA summit in Baku, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The parties noted the development of strategic partnership, growth in investments since the beginning of the year, and discussed the participation of the Uzbek delegation at the Doha Forum in December.

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Economy

Commission proposes allowing Norway's €2 trillion fund to invest in nuclear weapons manufacturers

A Norwegian government commission led by Svein Stoltenberg... wait, led by Svein Gjedrem proposed softening the sovereign fund's ethical rules: allowing investments in nuclear weapons makers from NATO-allied states recognized under the NPT. The fund currently excludes 14 companies, including Airbus, BAE Systems, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Safran. The report was handed to Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg; consultations run until January 15.

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Uzbekistan

Akmal Jumaboev appointed khokim of Yakkasaray district of Tashkent

Akmal Jumaboev has been appointed khokim of Yakkasaray district of Tashkent, the city administration reported. Previously, since 2021, he had served as first deputy khokim of Sergeli district. The district's previous head, Nilufar Allabergenova, who had led it since 9 October 2023, has been appointed deputy prosecutor of Tashkent.

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