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US begins talks with Myanmar's military government, EU maintains isolation

Since September, Washington has held two rounds of talks with Myanmar's authorities, seeking action against online scams, the release of American Adam Castillo, and access to rare earth resources. The EU, meanwhile, extends sanctions and does not recognize Min Aung Hlaing's regime, while ASEAN countries are reconsidering their isolation policy. Since September, Washington has held two rounds of talks with Myanmar's authorities, seeking action against online fraud, the release of the American Adam Castillo, and access to rare earth resources. The EU, meanwhile, extends sanctions and does not recognize Min Aung Hlaing's regime, while ASEAN countries are reconsidering their isolation policy.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
World

Food Assistance Cuts in the US: How SNAP Reductions Hit Arizona Residents Ahead of the Midterm Elections

According to AFP, after the Trump administration's budget law took effect, about five million Americans lost access to the SNAP food assistance program. Arizona was hit hardest: more than 465,000 recipients, including 200,000 children, lost their benefits, and the state's food banks are serving 50,000 more people than usual. The discontent could affect the November 3 midterm elections.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
Politics

Vance Calls Participation of Candidate with Incumbent Senator's Name in Alaska Election 'Fraud'

The Trump administration is challenging the results of the Alaska Senate election, labeling the participation of a candidate with a name nearly identical to that of incumbent senator Dan Sullivan as fraud. Vice President JD Vance and President Trump claim this could confuse voters, while the Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent certification of the results if the incumbent senator loses.

Bekzod Nazarov
1 min read
Politics

Ahead of the US midterms: growth is up, but voters don't trust the economy

BBC describes a dilemma familiar to Trump: economic indicators are solid, but prices keep rising, and voters judge the economy by personal experience. We look at how the 2026 situation differs from Biden's and what measures the White House is discussing. BBC describes a dilemma familiar to Trump: economic indicators are steady, but prices keep rising, and voters judge the economy by personal experience. We examine how the 2026 situation differs from Biden's and what measures the White House is discussing.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Politics

Trump called the ceasefire with Iran “a waste of time”

Donald Trump, speaking before Republican Party supporters in Mississippi, said he is not satisfied with the military ceasefire with Iran reached in the summer. He also commented on the decision to launch the military operation and the situation around the Strait of Hormuz.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
World

US Air Force signs $694 million contract with Lockheed Martin for production of AGM-183A hypersonic missiles

On September 29, 2026, the US Air Force signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin worth $694 million to move the AGM-183A (ARRW) hypersonic missile program from prototypes and testing to production and deliveries. The B-52H may become the primary carrier, and the B-1B will also be tested. The number of missiles and delivery timelines have not been disclosed.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Politics

Trump promises $1 million for reports of election fraud

US President Donald Trump announced a $1 million reward for information about fraud in past elections or in the upcoming midterm elections on November 3 — provided the perpetrators are arrested and convicted. The announcement was made a week before the vote that will determine which party controls Congress.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read