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In Uzbekistan, conscripts may have their service shortened by a month for reading books

In Uzbekistan, a draft law has been adopted in its first reading that would shorten compulsory military service by one month for conscripts who achieve high results in a republican book-reading competition. The measure aims to popularize reading among military personnel. The draft also creates legal grounds for new contracts with graduates of Uzbek and foreign military universities specializing in pilot training.

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A resident of Kasansay promised cheap loans via Telegram and received 250 million sums

In the Kasansay district of the Namangan region, a man was detained who promised to arrange low-interest loans via Telegram and received more than 250 million sums from citizens. He created a fake 'Microcredit' page in the messenger, asked users to transfer money to bank cards in advance, and then stopped responding. The suspect had previously been convicted of fraud. A criminal case has been opened under Article 168 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan; investigative actions continue.

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Man dies after falling from a roller coaster in the US

At the Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park in Georgia, one person died and several others were injured in an incident on a ride. Police did not specify which ride was involved, but footage shows the stopped Goliath roller coaster. Six Flags suspended similar rides at nine other parks as a precaution. Witnesses said the man fell out of his seat and struck parts of the ride before hitting the ground.

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In Uzbekistan, 43,000 bank cards have been blocked since the beginning of the year over fraudulent schemes

Uzbekistan's Ministry of Internal Affairs reported 17,483 cybercrimes solved this year, with damages of over 209.9 billion soums returned to more than 19,000 citizens. Over nine months, the joint MIA and Central Bank system prevented the illegal withdrawal of 77.3 billion soums and blocked 43,001 bank cards linked to criminal activity. Authorities also shut down over 38,000 phishing programs, protecting more than 668,000 citizens. However, the ministry acknowledged that current measures are not yet sufficiently effective, criticizing cybersecurity work in Tashkent and several regions.

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Several drug distributors detained in Tashkent region

In Tashkent region, police stopped the activities of a group distributing drugs through stash drops. In Chirchik, two girls born in 2006 and 2008 were detained for distributing synthetic drugs through 41 stash drops; 1 kg 259 g of synthetic narcotics were found in their apartment. A man, a woman, and a underage girl born in 2009 were also detained on suspicion of distributing mephedrone; 2 kg 850 g of mephedrone, 200 g of alpha-PVP, and 200 g of heroin were seized. Four more alleged group members were detained in the Kibray district with about 200 packets of synthetic drugs. Among the detainees are natives of Syrdarya, Fergana, and Namangan regions, including university students. A criminal case has been opened; law enforcement is identifying other persons involved.

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Uzbekistan

A suspect in fraud was detained in Tashkent: he promised a plot for $840,000

In Tashkent, a man born in 1970 was detained for fraud. He promised to arrange documents for developing four hectares out of nine hectares of a non-residential facility in the Bostanlyk district, claiming he could resolve the issue through acquaintances among officials of the Cadastre Agency. He demanded $100,000 first and then another $740,000, totaling $840,000. He was detained in the Yunusabad district while receiving the first $100,000. A criminal case was opened under Part 4 of Article 168 (fraud), as well as Part 3 of Article 28 and Part 3 of Article 211 (bribe-giving).

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A benefit for migrants in Russia: some workers may be exempted from the Russian language exam

Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs has proposed exempting certain labor migrants working in territories of advanced development from the Russian language exam. The draft law has been published on the portal of draft regulatory legal acts. It would exempt foreign citizens with work permits in these territories from confirming knowledge of Russian, Russian history, and the basics of legislation. There are 16 such territories in the Far East and two in the Arctic zone. Earlier, in 2025, migrants with work permits under a special quota were exempted from the exam, while requirements for other categories were tightened. In October–December 2025, over 201,500 people took the exam; 35.5 percent failed on the first attempt, but 87.9 percent ultimately met the requirement.

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It has become known which agencies Erkinjon Turdimov will oversee

First Deputy Prime Minister — Minister of Preschool and School Education Erkinjon Turdimov will coordinate the work of a number of ministries, agencies and regional khokimiyats under a presidential decree of October 9. His remit covers education, health, the Academy of Sciences, youth affairs, as well as cooperation with the MIA, SSS and National Guard on drug prevention, violence in schools and youth protection.

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Uzbekistan

In Tashkent today it will warm up to +24

Today there will be no precipitation across the republic during the day, only in Samarkand, Kashkadarya and Surkhandarya regions rain is possible in some places. Wind 7-12 m/s, temperature 20-25°. In Tashkent, no precipitation, wind 3-8 m/s, temperature 22-24°. In foothill and mountain areas, rain in some places, possibly heavy, turning to snow in high mountains; mudslide and flood events are possible.

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Uzbekistan

In Tashkent, a 19-year-old Toyota driver lost control and crashed into a Tracker

In the Yunusabad district of Tashkent, a Toyota SUV driven by a 19-year-old driver lost control and collided with a Tracker 2. The moment of the accident was caught on video. The crash occurred on October 12 at around 23:10 on the bridge on A. Donish Street. No one was injured; police are conducting an investigation.

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