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A teacher from Chelyabinsk working in the United States opened a Friday club about Russia for 4th and 5th grade students — more children wanted to join than there were spots. The school opened an additional list. There are no Russian-speaking children among those who signed up.
Aziz KarimovIran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the recent war with the United States and Israel has changed everything in the region, including the regime governing the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran insists on its right to control the passage of vessels, while Washington demands free navigation. Talks to resolve the conflict have stalled amid rising tensions.
Aziz KarimovUS Marine Devin Ballard, 20, who served at Futenma base, has been charged with the murder and robbery of a woman at a hotel in Naha on October 3. The incident sparked protests in Okinawa, a curfew on bases, and talks between Tokyo and Washington on preventive measures.
Otabek YusupovSaudi Arabia, under attack from Yemen's Houthis, has requested assistance from allies, including the US. Washington is providing intelligence and an AI-based targeting system similar to the Maven Smart System, although, according to media reports, Trump refused Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's request for direct military intervention. Experts doubt that AI technology will solve the Houthi problem. Saudi Arabia, under attack from Yemen's Houthis, has requested assistance from allies, including the US. Washington is providing intelligence and an AI-based targeting system similar to the Maven Smart System, although, according to media reports, Trump refused direct military intervention to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Experts doubt that AI technology will solve the Houthi problem.
Otabek YusupovUkrainian authorities reported that after more than a week of restrictions, the Starlink satellite system and its military version Starshield are once again operating at previous speeds. The restrictions hampered the interception of Russian drones and caused friction with the United States; who exactly was responsible for the slowdown remains unclear.
Otabek YusupovWashington denied the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) a $25 million grant, citing 'repeated lack of accountability' in the use of funds. The university, where about three quarters of the roughly 1,000 students are women studying online despite the Taliban's ban on female education, may close. Former USAID director Patrick Fine rejected the accusations, calling them 'slander'.
Javlon TursunovQatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The parties discussed bilateral relations, regional tensions, and freedom of maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, around which disagreements between Iran and the US persist.
Javlon TursunovTrump's adviser on Arab and African affairs Massad Boulos said the US took part in the sixth consultative meeting on Sudan in Geneva along with representatives of 27 countries. He stressed that the civil war has no military solution and backed the 'Quintet' and 'Quartet' initiatives for a humanitarian truce. A drone strike near the Sudanese border in Chad killed four people.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending October 17, initial jobless claims fell by 6,000 to 194,000, below market expectations of 200,000. Meanwhile, continuing claims rose to 1.728 million. It was previously reported that in September the US economy added only 29,000 jobs, while unemployment rose to 4.2%.
Sevara AzamovaSelf-proclaimed American firm Wedgewood Polls admitted that the 'majority' of its polls were made up, saying it was an experiment. Fake data made it into aggregators and The New York Times and, according to Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow, harmed her campaign. This is the second such scandal ahead of the midterms: in August, Median Strategies admitted fabrication, and aggregator FiftyPlusOne also raised doubts about SoCal Strategies. Experts warn that AI makes fabricating fake polls easier.
Javlon TursunovRetired American teacher Stephen Hubbard, who spent four years in custody in Russia on charges of mercenarism on behalf of Ukraine, has returned to the United States. President Trump said no exchange was needed, but before the release the US eased some sanctions against Russia and agreed to purchase Russian diesel.
Javlon TursunovIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that its naval forces simultaneously attacked four vessels in the northern Persian Gulf which, according to the IRGC, were transferring oil and sailing 'along unauthorized routes.' According to the IRGC, fires on the vessels were still burning. Iran also accused the United States of encouraging ships to pass through a mined sea corridor and warned that its response could target American bases in the region.
Javlon TursunovFormer US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that limiting the terms of elected officials is 'artificial,' and the choice should remain with voters. Her remarks came amid renewed debates in the US over term limits for members of Congress.
Javlon TursunovMinnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar said she will not let Donald Trump's administration intimidate her and other politicians ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Her statement came after Trump's remarks about possible imprisonment and against the backdrop of a federal investigation in which her devices and passport were seized.
Javlon TursunovThe discovery of a small tunnel northeast of Beirut sparked a wave of rumors about Hezbollah's involvement. The army established that the tunnel contained neither weapons nor gold. The incident became part of a series of events that have sharpened the confrontation over the disarmament of the group.
Javlon TursunovChina said that a US Navy combat ship, USS Charleston, entered waters near Sabina Shoal (Xianbin Jiao) in the Nansha (Spratly) archipelago early on Tuesday without Beijing's permission. The command of the PLA Southern Theater Command said it dispatched forces to escort and monitor the vessel and demanded that the US stop such operations. The Spratlys are claimed wholly or partly by China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan.
Sevara AzamovaA botched execution attempt of Christa Pike in Tennessee and the cancellation of the live broadcast of Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution have returned the death penalty to the center of US public attention. Death Penalty Information Center director Robin Maher said the debate has shifted from execution methods to the very acceptability of capital punishment.
Otabek YusupovMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a complaint to US authorities after the death of 56-year-old Emiliano Andre-Covarrubias at an ICE detention facility in Laredo, Texas. Mexico's Foreign Ministry is demanding a transparent investigation. According to Mexican media, this is the 18th death of a Mexican national in ICE custody since January 2025.
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