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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.

In Uzbekistan, a procedure has been established for accepting certain important facilities directly for use

The government resolution No. 560 of October 12, 2026 amended the administrative regulation for state services on the handover-acceptance of completed construction facilities and issuance of permission for use. Under the resolution, a State Acceptance Commission is formed by the Cabinet of Ministers and a working commission by the customers. Facilities are accepted directly for use based on the processed and approved acts of these commissions. Before the State Acceptance Commission's act is processed, the State Financial Control Inspectorate conducts a mandatory control measurement at the construction site.

Japanese journalist detained on espionage charges as he was about to fly out of Russia

According to DW, Russia's Foreign Ministry said on October 13 that journalist Imai Yuki had been detained by the Federal Security Service (FSB). The Interfax news agency, citing law enforcement bodies, reported that the Lefortovo court in Moscow imposed pre-trial detention on the correspondent. The FSB claims he collected information on Russia's defense capability on behalf of Japanese intelligence, including data on mobilized and volunteer fighters in the Kuril Islands. If convicted of espionage, he faces 10 to 20 years in prison.

In Tashkent, a GAC Aion hit a person at a pedestrian crossing

In Tashkent, a GAC Aion driven by a driver born in 2005 hit a pedestrian at a regulated crossing on Mirzo Ulugbek Street opposite Ekobozor. The incident occurred around 19:00 on October 13. The pedestrian's age and condition were not disclosed. An investigation is underway.

More than 30 planes flying to Moscow landed in other cities

Temporary flight restrictions were imposed at Moscow airports on the evening of October 13, and more than 30 planes flying to Moscow were diverted to other cities, including Nizhny Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Minsk, Pskov and Istanbul. Restrictions were also introduced overnight at airports in the Volga region. Meanwhile, a drone attack damaged residential buildings in Balakovo, killing one person, and an attack on Nevinnomyssk was repelled by air defense.

Those who promised 40 sotix of land without an auction were caught receiving $11,500

According to the department under the Prosecutor General's Office, an operation was carried out in cooperation with its Namangan regional administration and other law enforcement agencies. An employee of the Naryn-Syrdarya irrigation systems basin administration, Kh.D., and citizen B.A. were caught with material evidence. They had promised citizen M.E. to register 40 sotix of land in Mingbuloq district in his name without an auction, and were caught receiving $11,500 for this. A criminal case was initiated under Articles 25, 168 and 28, 211 of the Criminal Code; the investigation continues.

12 сенаторов США призвали Трампа отменить соглашение о поставках российского дизеля

Группа из 12 американских сенаторов во главе с Ричардом Блюменталем направила 13 октября письмо президенту Дональду Трампу с требованием отменить достигнутое с Владимиром Путиным соглашение о поставках российского дизельного топлива на американский и мировой рынки. Сенаторы назвали сделку «подарком противнику» и предательством союзников, указав, что отмена санкций пополнит российскую военную машину. Копии письма направлены госсекретарю Марко Рубио и министру финансов Скотту Бессенту.

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Trump: US has not stopped intelligence sharing with Ukraine

US President Donald Trump stated that the United States has not stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine and continues helping it reach a final settlement. He also expressed confidence that both Putin and Zelensky want the war to end but do not know how to achieve it. Trump additionally commented on the alleged violation of the "energy truce" and promised to report later on its effectiveness.

Witkoff talked to Putin while negotiating with Ukraine – NYT

According to the New York Times, US, Ukrainian and European representatives held talks at Steve Witkoff's private golf club in Miami. During the meeting, Witkoff left the room and joined a call between Trump and Putin as a third participant, then returned to announce an agreement on diesel purchases from Russia and the lifting of sanctions.

NASA's Mars rover sets a record

NASA announced that its Perseverance Mars rover had traveled 45.22 km across Mars as of October 11, 2026, setting a new record for the total distance traveled on the surface of another planet, surpassing the previous record of 45.16 km set by the Opportunity rover (2004–2018). Perseverance also overtook Curiosity, Spirit, Sojourner, the Soviet Lunokhod-1 and Lunokhod-2, the Apollo lunar rovers, and China's Yutu rovers. Launched on July 30, 2020, the rover landed in Jezero Crater on February 18, 2021, to search for traces of ancient microbial life and collect samples for delivery to Earth. NASA's Steven Lee said the rover is in excellent condition and could operate into the 2030s or beyond.

Who won the 2026 Nobel Prize and why?

The 2026 Nobel Prize winners were announced October 5–12 across six categories, going to scientists, a poet and a legal scholar. The UN commission head who concluded genocide was committed in Gaza was deemed worthy of the Peace Prize, while President Trump sharply criticized the committee. The article explains how laureates are selected, the secrecy of nominees for 50 years, the prize components, and the increased 12 million kronor amount for the 125th anniversary.

Alibaba unveils second-generation "smart" glasses

Alibaba has introduced its second-generation Qwen-based "smart" glasses starting at $450, Bloomberg reports. The N1 Pro version features eye tracking with AI object recognition, iris-authenticated payments, and health monitoring including heart rate, blood oxygen, and skin temperature. Battery life reaches up to 25 hours in standby and nine hours of music playback, with replaceable batteries in the temples. The glasses are already on sale in China, with availability in other regions yet to be announced.

Apple unveils its first message for smart home control

Apple has unveiled its first HomeView brand message for smart home control, which has been the subject of rumors since 2021. The device features a 7-inch touchscreen, an A18 processor, and a camera for FaceTime video calls. It is based on the updated Siri AI voice assistant and a face recognition feature that personalizes the interface for each household member. The device serves as a control center for home equipment, with accessories made in partnership with LG and Schneider Electric. Pre-orders have begun, with sales starting November 13 at $299 in the US; it will temporarily not be sold in Europe since Siri AI is not yet available on iOS. Apple also showcased a new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2, and Apple Home Collection accessories, all supporting the updated Siri AI.

AI agents predicted to achieve takeover of consumer devices

Anthropic researchers launched AI models on a network of 15 cheap Android-TV boxes and tested their ability to self-replicate across IoT devices. A 9-billion-parameter model ran on most devices but cannot yet complete the full replication cycle; only the larger GLM-5.2 could, requiring more computing power than such devices provide. If current progress continues, small models may master autonomous replication by the end of 2026, though spread would be slow — about two days per copy. Experts do not rule out future unsupervised AI agents that would be hard to eliminate without coordinated action by internet providers.

Task set to restore nearly 4 million hectares of pastures by 2027

Uzbekistan has 21 million 255 thousand hectares of pastures, but only 40 percent are used effectively. Khokims must restore 620 thousand hectares this year and 3.7 million hectares next year. Projects in Navoi and Kashkadarya regions, funding from lease revenues, 448 new wells, 323 irrigation facilities, and free 49-year leases of public pastures are planned.

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1 million soums per family in need planned to be allocated during the heating season

According to the draft, during the 2026/2027 heating season, including November of the current year, a one-time financial assistance of 1 million soums will be allocated to families in need, with funds transferred to citizens' social or bank cards by November 30, 2026. Assistance will go to families in the Social Registry, as well as families meeting income criteria (not exceeding twice the MCE per capita) based on 'mahalla seven' conclusions, families with single elderly and disabled persons, and families with orphaned children. In non-gasified areas, the basic electricity norm will be raised from 200 kWh to 350 kWh. For residents of multi-story buildings with centralized heating, the income criterion is set at twice the MCE in Karakalpakstan and the regions, and three times in Tashkent. Additional lists will prioritize families who lost a breadwinner, families with disabled members, and families caring for disabled children, not exceeding 50 percent of Registry families per district. Compensation periods for electricity and gas will be extended until April 1, 2028, and coal assistance until January 1, 2029. New centralized heating and hot water tariffs are expected from November 1, 2026, with tariffs gradually reaching cost level by 2030, alongside measures to cut thermal energy costs by up to 15 percent and implement 'Billing' software by the end of 2026.