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Musk blamed the US government for the Starshield slowdown in Ukraine

Elon Musk said that speed restrictions on the Starshield satellite system, which the Ukrainian army uses for battlefield communications, are set by the US government, not SpaceX. He was responding to a post by former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Kyiv suspects Washington of slowing terminals and of failing to warn about missile strikes; Trump denies this. Amid the dispute, Russia accused Ukraine of attacks on oil refineries, Kyiv called it fake, and Giorgia Meloni criticized the US-Russian diesel deal.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

Retired US Generals Ask to Cancel the Broadcast of Nidal Hasan's Execution

A group of retired generals has appealed to the US president to cancel the live broadcast of the execution of Nidal Hasan, who was sentenced to death for the 2009 shooting at Fort Hood. The execution is scheduled for December 3, 2026; Trump authorized the broadcast, but according to CBS News, he has not made a final decision.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

Trump and Netanyahu discussed the possibility of resuming a military operation against Iran

According to the Israeli TV channel N12 and Axios, over the past two weeks Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have discussed the possibility of joint strikes on Iran several times due to concerns about the restoration of its nuclear program. Trump has not made a final decision: part of his circle favors military action, while most advisers favor sanctions. The US and Israeli militaries are on heightened readiness.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Technology

SK Hynix and Solidigm: equipment supplies to the Dalian plant in exchange for building a fab in the US

According to Reuters, SK Hynix's flash memory unit Solidigm is seeking US approval to supply American chipmaking equipment to the plant in Dalian (China) in exchange for continuing construction of a NAND fab in the US. The company is considering upstate New York. SK Hynix says it is not expanding Dalian Mod B capacity and is acting in consultation with US authorities.

Sardor Qodirov
2 min read
World

Marco Rubio to visit Uzbekistan and India from October 17 to 22

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Samarkand on October 17–22, where he will take part in a C5+1 foreign ministers' meeting, and then Mumbai and Jamnagar. He will lead a delegation of more than 200 American entrepreneurs; the goals of the trip are named as expanding US trade and investment ties with Central Asian countries and energy cooperation with India.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Economy

US Electric Vehicle Sales Grow for Third Consecutive Quarter After Tax Credit Repeal

According to Cox Automotive, US electric vehicle sales have grown for three consecutive quarters and reached 6.1% of the market — the best result since the third quarter of 2025. Toyota, Rivian and Subaru lead the way, while Tesla sales fell 20% year over year, though it still sells more than half of all EVs. Analysts compare the market's recovery to the situation in Germany after subsidies were scrapped in 2023.

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read
World

Zelensky accused the US of 'betraying' Ukraine and refused to resign

Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with RBC-Ukraine that the US is betraying Ukraine, and Trump's advisers are 'choosing the wrong side of history.' He stressed that Kyiv does not consider capitulation or surrendering territories, and said he does not intend to resign, citing a sense of responsibility.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Technology

US unveils unmanned Razorback vehicle: cargo delivery and drone shooting

American companies Hypercraft, Forterra, and 9 Mothers have combined their developments into a single platform: the unmanned all-terrain Razorback vehicle can autonomously deliver cargo along frontline roads while simultaneously downing small drones using the Edda turret. The vehicle carries up to 1.8 tons of cargo and travels about 800 km without recharging.

Sardor Qodirov
2 min read
Politics

Marco Rubio to visit Samarkand on October 17–22 accompanied by more than 200 business representatives

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Samarkand on October 17–22, followed by Mumbai and Jamnagar in India. In Uzbekistan, he will take part in the C5+1 format and hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of the five Central Asian countries. The State Department views the visit of more than 200 company executives as an important step toward strengthening US–Central Asia trade cooperation.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
World

12 US senators urged Trump to cancel the Russian diesel deal, calling it 'a gift to Putin'

A group of 12 American senators led by Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to President Trump on October 13 demanding the cancellation of an agreement on supplies of Russian diesel fuel to the US, concluded after a conversation with Putin on October 9. In their view, lifting sanctions will strengthen Russia's military economy. Copies of the letter were sent to Secretary of State Rubio and Treasury Secretary Bessent.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
World

SIPRI: Ukraine became the largest recipient of weapons in 2021–2025, Saudi Arabia — third in imports

According to SIPRI, in 2021–2025 Ukraine became the world's largest recipient of weapons of major types, receiving supplies from the USA, Germany, Poland and other countries. Saudi Arabia ranked third in imports, with 77% of its purchases coming from the USA. The publication Naked Science, drawing on the institute's data, described two approaches to arms exports: diversified, as with the USA, and oriented toward a single main recipient.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Cornell University suspends fraternity parties amid alleged gang rape scandal

Cornell University has canceled all parties at Interfraternity Council houses through the end of the 2026–2027 academic year following protests over a lawsuit by a woman known as Jane Doe, who claims that in 2024 she was plied with alcohol and drugs and sexually assaulted. University President Michael Kotlikoff apologized, ordered an independent investigation led by former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, and announced additional measures.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
World

US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns After Series of Reports on Her Conduct

US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle submitted her resignation after the White House asked her to step down. The decision followed Wall Street Journal reports about threats against a Greek official, accepting gifts, and an offer to use influence in exchange for debt repayment. Guilfoyle calls the accusations false and intends to defend her reputation.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read