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How did Belev pastila arrive in Tashkent?

The article tells how Belev apple pastila, made using 19th-century technology in a small town in the Tula region, reached Uzbekistan. The classic recipe is based on apple puree and egg white, with lingonberry, cranberry, blackcurrant or blueberry added to fruit varieties. The production unites five sites and processes 20-25 tons of apples daily; for Uzbekistan, the classic "Fruit Assorti" and the sugar-free cranberry pastila in 50-gram packaging have been selected. The composition contains no artificial colors, flavorings or preservatives. In Uzbekistan, the pastila can be found in Organic Food and Fix Price stores and ordered via Uzum delivery.

On the initiative of the President, the historical film 'Shiroq' is being shot.

On the initiative of the President of Uzbekistan, based on Decree PQ-209 dated June 5, 2024, the RAMZ-FILM studio is producing the historical film 'SHIROQ' by order of the Cinematography Agency under the Ministry of Culture. The film tells about the national hero Shiroq, who sacrificed his life for the freedom of the Motherland, leading the army of the Achaemenid ruler Darius into a waterless desert and dooming the invaders to destruction. The screenplay is based on Polyaenus's 'Strategemata'. The film promotes patriotism, national pride and loyalty to military duty.

Day of sensations in the Champions League. Bayern played 3, Inter played 4

Champions League matchday roundup: Arsenal beat Lille 3:0 with goals from Timber, Eze and Saka, while Arteta rotated his squad due to the congested calendar. Galatasaray lost 1:4 to Barcelona, who continue their unstoppable run.

A railway station in China served one million passengers in a single day

Guangzhou South railway station in China served one million passengers in a single day, handling 1,252 trains over 24 hours — an average of more than 52 trains per hour. During peak periods, the interval between departures shortened to as little as 40 seconds. A record was also set across China's railway network, with 25.2 million passenger trips made in one day. The surge is linked to holiday travel demand for the founding day of the People's Republic of China. China State Railway Group expected 284 million passenger trips from late September to early October.

Uzbekistan to reduce the customs fee rate for international courier shipments by 20%

From November 1, 2026, the customs fee rate for customs clearance of international courier shipments in Uzbekistan will be reduced by 20% — from 2% to 1.6% of the Basic Calculation Unit per 1 kg of gross weight (from 8,800 to 7,040 soums/kg at the current BCU of 440,000 soums). This is provided for by the presidential decree "On additional measures for the development of the transport and logistics system" (No. PQ-368). Earlier, from January 1, 2027, the single customs payment rate for goods imported in excess of duty-free allowances was reduced from 30% to 20%. The article also recalls the tightening of duty-free import allowances from May 1, 2025, the requirements for the duration of stay abroad, limits on the import of biologically active supplements, and the mandatory customs declaration for new mobile devices.

Archaeologists discover a pharaoh statue in Egypt whose head alone measures 1.6 meters

An expedition of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities has discovered parts of two colossal pharaoh statues in Behbet el-Hagar, likely depicting Ramesses II. The finds include a head with a double crown measuring 1.6 meters and a 2.4-meter statue fragment with a nemes headdress.

"Our rescue ladders reach up to 72 meters": how are fires extinguished in high-rise buildings?

Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Khurshid Satiyev said the tallest aerial ladders reach 72 meters, and fire safety in Tashkent's 50-plus-story buildings is ensured through foreign fire safety standards, smoke-protected staircases, fire elevators, sprinkler and drencher systems. Specialist Aziz Abduazizov noted that experience from the UAE, China and South Korea is being studied, safe-zone floors are designated for evacuation, and automatic systems are monitored in real time via digital tools.

Марко Рубио посетит Самарканд 17–22 октября в сопровождении более 200 представителей бизнеса

По заявлению Госдепа США от 13 октября, госсекретарь Марко Рубио с 17 по 22 октября посетит Самарканд, а затем Мумбаи и Джамнагар в Индии. В Самарканде пройдут встречи в формате C5+1 и двусторонние переговоры с руководством пяти стран Центральной Азии; в поездке участвуют более 200 глав компаний.

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Scientists discover why animals gather more around dead elephants

An international team led by a University of California, Santa Barbara scientist studied how elephant carcasses affect the savanna ecosystem. Examining 40 sites with remains up to 7.7 years old, they found soil ammonia up to 31 times higher (nearly 3,000 times at fresh sites), nitrates seven times and phosphorus three times higher. High ammonia proved toxic to plants, reducing plant and microbial diversity, yet surviving grasses were 1.5 times richer in nitrogen, attracting impalas and wildebeest that grazed there about three times more, even seven years after the elephant's death.

New missiles designed to intercept even hypersonic missiles unveiled in the US

Anduril has unveiled the Steelfin missile family, built on a single architecture and common manufacturing process, designed to counter aerial threats from cheap drones to hypersonic missiles. The family uses a two-stage scheme with interchangeable boosters and kill vehicles, including hit-to-kill and fragmentation-explosive variants. Flight tests are planned for 2027, though key performance figures have not been disclosed.

One person died after a mudflow swept away a car in Qashqadaryo

On October 13, a mudflow in the mountainous areas of Dehqonobod district of the Qashqadaryo region claimed one life. A Damas car that had lost its way stopped in an area where mudflow waters pass, slid into a deeper part of the channel, and was swept away along with a passenger. The passenger's body was found during search and rescue operations. Earlier, Uzhydromet had warned of possible mudflows and flooding on October 13–14 in several districts of a number of regions.

Uzbek citizens who went to work in Russia and faced financial hardship have been brought back

According to the Dunyo news agency, Uzbek citizens who went to work in Russia and found themselves in financial hardship have been returned home. Among those who received practical assistance were A.M., K.M., Y.N. and V.A. Their return to Uzbekistan was arranged via the Vladivostok–Tashkent flight on October 13. The report noted that support was provided to compatriots in a difficult life situation and their legal interests were protected.

Puma's Hunt and Sleep on the Ice: The Best Wildlife Photos Selected

The Naked Science publication presented a curated selection of photos from the winners and works highly rated by the jury. They depict predators' hunts, animals caring for their young, and unexpected encounters in nature.

A drug laboratory was uncovered in a residence in Gulistan

A drug laboratory was uncovered in a residence in Gulistan. Three local citizens born in 2003 and 2005 are suspected of processing and selling potent substances. Pregabalin, empty capsules, electronic scales and other items were seized. A criminal case has been initiated under Article 276¹, Part 2, subparagraph 'b' of the Criminal Code, and pretrial detention has been applied to the suspects.

В Китае запущена сверхвысоковольтная линия электропередачи для передачи атомной энергии в Шаньдуне

В китайской провинции Шаньдун введена в строй магистральная линия электропередачи сверхвысокого напряжения, предназначенная для передачи энергии, вырабатываемой атомными станциями на полуострове Яньтай—Вэйхай. Длина линии в однопроводном эквиваленте составляет 1197 км, она проходит через Яньтай, Циндао, Чжаоюань (по данным источника — Jichjao), Вэйфан и Линьи. Со ссылкой на Naked Science сообщается, что построена новая подстанция на 1000 кВ и расширены две существующие, установлено 2124 опоры, из них 822 в холмистой и горной местности и 17 в морской акватории. Активная фаза строительства заняла 12 месяцев — самый короткий срок для подобных проектов переменного тока в стране.

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Candidates for work in Japan are expected to be screened at the center in Angren

According to the Dunyo news agency, issues of cooperation were discussed at a meeting at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Japan with the management of Proud Partners. The negotiations focused on expanding the activities of the Uzbekistan Proud Academy - UPA center in Angren, which trains Uzbek youth in the Japanese language and professional skills for subsequent employment in Japan. Japanese employers are expected to visit the center, familiarize themselves with its infrastructure, and conduct selection interviews with candidates. The exact date of the interviews, requirements for candidates, and the application procedure were not disclosed.

Ракета попала в девятиэтажный дом в Киеве: 16 пострадавших, Зелensky говорит об ударе по энергетике

По данным DW и мэра Киева Виталия Кличко, ракета попала в девятиэтажный дом в Деснянском районе Киева, пожар охватил нижние восемь этажей; 16 человек госпитализированы, четверо в тяжёлом состоянии. Владимир Зеленский заявил, что целью была 4-я теплоэлектроцентраль, и что партнёры не предупредили о пуске российских баллистических ракет. Дональд Трамп опроверг сообщения о прекращении передачи разведданных и заявил, что нарушения энергпаузы были с обеих сторон.

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Three days of 12-hour work, the rest off: Merz supports a flexible work regime

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke at the 'Employers' Day' event in Berlin organized by the BDA, advocating flexible working hours, including 12-hour shifts three days a week. He argued this benefits both companies and employees. The government is preparing a law setting weekly rather than daily maximum working hours. New Labor and Social Affairs Minister Alexander Schweitzer will finalize the draft and also faces pension reform, after predecessor Bärbel Bas stepped down.