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Speaking at a business forum in Samarkand, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked the co-chairs of the US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council — Ambassador Sergio Gor and Head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva, calling her an 'extremely talented, smart and hardworking person'. He also noted cooperation in the B5+1 format (Kun.uz writes S5+1).
Sevara AzamovaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during a visit to India, said that Indian refineries, including Reliance Industries, are capable of processing Venezuelan heavy oil and could provide short-term relief to shortages on the global market. He also said that the US and India are close to finalizing a trade agreement.
Javlon TursunovUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that a possible summit of the leaders of the US, Russia and China would be 'a very positive event for the world.' He emphasized the importance of communication between holders of the largest nuclear arsenals, including on arms control. The statement followed Trump's remarks about openness to trilateral talks with Putin and Xi Jinping, where nuclear disarmament would be the main topic.
Javlon TursunovUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on October 19 at the meeting of the American-Uzbek Business and Investment Council in Samarkand that the US-Uzbekistan partnership will expand, and joked that investors should buy an apartment or small housing in the country, as they will have to visit often. He noted the participation of more than 200 American business leaders, the role of Shavkat Mirziyoyev's reforms, and the priority attention of Donald Trump's administration to Central Asia.
Javlon TursunovUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday for talks with India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The visit takes place against the backdrop of negotiations on a trade agreement, to which, according to Rubio, the sides are 'very close'. A visit to Jamnagar and meetings with business are also planned.
Sevara AzamovaPakistan's Army Chief of Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Tuesday with a delegation of Pakistani officials. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the visit is primarily aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, rejecting suggestions that it involves delivering a political message or a military threat. The visit takes place against the backdrop of ongoing tensions between Iran and the US, where diplomatic efforts have stalled, with Pakistan playing a mediating role.
Javlon TursunovQatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said at the Global Security Forum in Doha that talks between Iran and the US are ongoing, but the situation in the region is deteriorating. He warned of the risk of escalation turning into a regional war, assessed the situation around the Gaza Strip and Yemen, and expressed concern over political statements from Israel.
Sevara AzamovaIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, at a weekly briefing, called 'an illusion' the assumption that the US could attack Iran without a response, rejecting reports of a message delivered to Tehran with the expectation of not responding to a strike. He also stated that there are no nuclear negotiations with Washington, commented on Sergey Lavrov's visit, rejected the OIC resolution on Yemen, and addressed the border issue with Pakistan.
Sevara AzamovaIran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref, speaking at the SCO Heads of Government Council meeting in Dushanbe, stated that Tehran exercised its right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter in the conflict with the US, while emphasizing that Iran does not want war and prefers peace over confrontation.
Otabek YusupovAccording to PitchBook, in 2025 investors from the US took part in 76 deals involving German industrial companies worth about $29.5 billion — nearly twice as much as in 2022. Among the high-profile deals are the sale of ebm-papst to Madison Air for $5.4 billion and the purchase of BASF Coatings by the Carlyle fund together with QIA for €7.7 billion. Experts link the interest to the absence of heirs among family business owners and moderate company valuations.
Javlon TursunovThe US Department of Homeland Security on Monday ordered the removal of products by Chinese AI company DeepSeek and third-party solutions built on them from civilian federal agency systems, citing espionage and data leakage risks. Beijing on Tuesday condemned the ban, saying the national security concept was being 'inflated' and pledged to protect the interests of Chinese companies.
Javlon TursunovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that in a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio they discussed supplies of interceptors for protection against ballistic missiles, early warning systems for attacks, and the restoration of Starlink and Starshield operations. The call took place amid diplomatic efforts to end the conflict; the parties agreed to contact each other again.
Sevara AzamovaUS Special Envoy Tom Barrack, speaking at a forum in Doha, said Washington is providing Saudi Arabia with logistical support but that a ground operation against the Houthis 'seems pointless.' He called on Middle Eastern countries to form regional alliances, advocated diplomacy with Iran, and assessed Syria's transitional period.
Sevara AzamovaThe IRGC said that early on Tuesday it shot down an American MQ-9 drone over the Strait of Hormuz and called it the 54th aircraft of this type destroyed. The information comes from the Iranian side via the Fars agency and has not been confirmed by the United States.
Javlon TursunovAccording to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics forecast, employment in engineering occupations in 2025–2035 will grow faster than the economy-wide average (3.5%). Industrial (12%), mechanical (11%), and electrical engineering (10%) lead. At the same time, a high growth percentage does not always mean many new jobs: in agricultural engineering, 7% growth will yield only about 100 openings.
Javlon TursunovA meeting of the US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council was held with the participation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Saida Mirziyoyeva said that representatives of more than a hundred companies took part in it and stated that the main task is to turn the agreements reached into investments, modern enterprises and new jobs.
Otabek YusupovBBC Verify examines Donald Trump's claims of economic success: GDP is growing faster than IMF forecasts, but inflation has risen to 3.7%, job creation has slowed, and the budget deficit has reached $2 trillion. Tariffs and the war with Iran, economists estimate, have pushed prices up, while the benefits of tax cuts have gone to the wealthiest.
Dilnoza Rahimova24-year-old Jayden J. Reed is charged with threats against US President Donald Trump after Facebook posts ahead of the president's visit to Wichita scheduled for October 19. The investigation began on October 15 after an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers. Reed was arrested on Saturday in Clearwater and handed over to federal authorities.
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