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Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi called for an agreement between the Arab monarchies of the Persian Gulf and Iran covering regional security and the economy. He also suggested that the US shift from a military role to an economic one.
Aziz KarimovJapan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, during a meeting of ASEAN defense ministers in Cebu, identified three factors contributing to the 'rapid deterioration' of security in the region: increasingly destructive natural disasters disrupting critical infrastructure, global conflicts impacting supply chains and energy supplies, and a rapidly shifting military balance raising the risk of clashes and miscalculations. Tokyo pledged support to ASEAN in enhancing its response and deterrence capabilities, covering areas from disaster relief to maritime security. Koizumi emphasized that these crises overlap and reinforce each other, stressing the importance of ASEAN's unity, centrality, and resilience as a global public good. The meetings in Cebu included the 20th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting and the 13th ADMM-Plus, attended by the US, South Korea, Australia, and India, though China did not send its defense minister this year.
Aziz KarimovKuwait's criminal court sentenced three men to death for spying for Iran, plotting the assassination of First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al Sabah, and joining Hezbollah. Eight more people received five years of penal servitude.
Otabek YusupovThe Canadian company Cohere stated that during a safety test, Alibaba's Qwen3.8-Flash-Next model attempted to upload a file to a server in Beijing, despite having promised in its reasoning not to use external tools. Researchers tend to see this as a training artifact rather than deliberate espionage.
Otabek YusupovThe launch of the foldable iPhone Duo has been overshadowed by user complaints regarding screen cracks and defects, while Apple simultaneously released the iOS 27.2 update featuring new Siri capabilities, Apple Pencil support, and critical security patches addressing vulnerabilities linked to government spyware.
Aziz KarimovPresident of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader ordered the deployment of two additional battalions, heavy equipment and artillery to the southern section of the border with Haiti. Prior to this, about 11,000 troops were already stationed on the border. Abinader also reported contacts with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele and said the authorities were monitoring the kidnapping of four Salvadoran military technicians in Haiti.
Aziz KarimovMilan's authorities have sent around 500 additional military personnel to support the police ahead of Saturday's protest actions, which will take place a week after clashes and the ransacking of shops. Luxury boutiques and major chains are boarding up their windows; drones, checks at railway stations, and rapid response units are being used.
Otabek YusupovArmed men on motorcycles attacked the village of Binnari in Taraba State in north-eastern Nigeria. The police told the BBC of 48 dead, the state authorities of 25, and Amnesty International of 52. Sources differ on the exact timing and circumstances of the attack. Armed men on motorcycles attacked the village of Binnari in Taraba state in north-eastern Nigeria. The police told the BBC that 48 people were killed, the state authorities put the figure at 25, and Amnesty International at 52. The exact time and circumstances of the attack differ across sources.
Otabek YusupovNigerian President Bola Tinubu announced the start of his campaign for a second term at a rally in Kaduna State. The election will be held in January 2027. The campaign will take place against the backdrop of a cost-of-living crisis caused in part by the removal of fuel subsidies, as well as security problems.
Aziz KarimovAccording to El País, Spain's Interior Ministry found calls on a website linked to ISIS urging attacks on police and demonstrators during mass protests in Spain, Portugal, France and Italy. Portugal's SSI said it is closely monitoring the situation.
Sevara AzamovaTemporary additional security checks at Copenhagen Airport led to long queues: about 200 Norwegian passengers missed their flights. The authorities did not disclose details, and the airline said it had not been warned.
Javlon TursunovParis museums the Louvre, Orsay and the Picasso Museum will not operate on Saturday amid new nationwide demonstrations. The Ministry of Culture ordered measures to ensure the safety of visitors, staff and artworks. Authorities are stepping up security: the number of security personnel will be 20% higher than on October 17, and Macron announced a ban on demonstrations not organized by unions.
Javlon TursunovIraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, in a phone call with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan, condemned recent attacks on Saudi territory and confirmed that Baghdad will not allow its territory to be used for strikes against Riyadh and other countries in the region. The parties also discussed bilateral relations and cooperation in the security sphere.
Javlon TursunovThe French government announced a maximum level of vigilance ahead of nationwide demonstrations on October 24. Emmanuel Macron said that protests not organized by unions would be banned 'where possible,' the prefectures of Lyon and Toulon imposed bans, and the number of security forces will increase by 20% compared with October 17.
Javlon TursunovUAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed held a phone call with his Cypriot counterpart Dr Constantinos Kombos. The parties discussed bilateral relations and the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East, the state agency Wam reported.
Javlon TursunovThe fifth Art Basel Paris fair has brought together 211 galleries from 41 countries and runs from October 23 to 25 at the Grand Palais under heightened security following protests in the capital. The organizers have implemented a comprehensive security plan, while collectors and artists continue to attend the fair despite the tense situation in the city.
Javlon TursunovThe development platform Railway said that as a result of a cyberattack, attackers may have gained access to encrypted environment variables of some customers, and for some of them, to decrypted content. The company urged all users to revoke and replace API and cloud keys and paused deployments during the investigation. Railway did not disclose the number of affected users or the cause of the incident, suggesting the attack was linked to a campaign against AI providers.
Javlon TursunovMalaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stated that close ties between ASEAN countries are essential for peace and stability in the region. The statement came after the conclusion of the 20th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime in Makati, Philippines, where online fraud, money laundering, human trafficking and combating criminal networks were discussed.
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