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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