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World

Only a society that has realized its identity can build its own future

Today the world is changing very rapidly. Technologies, the economy, cities, and people's ways of life are being renewed. In such a period, every state faces two great tasks: not to fall behind the times and not to lose its identity in this process. The "UZ" philosophy put forward by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev unites precisely these two concepts at one point: Uzbekistan. Change. Identity. Responsibility. Here the word "uz" (self/own) has not been placed at the center without reason. Because

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Uzbekistan

Traffic accident in Andijan: Chery driver hits school student

On October 13, a car struck a school student in Andijan city. The driver did not leave the scene of the incident and participated in taking the injured child to an emergency medical care facility. The regional IIB YHXB information service reported this. The incident occurred at around 12:30 in front of school No. 56 on Shabnam street. A Chery Tiggo 8 Pro car driven by T.U., born in 1957, struck a student who was crossing the road at an unregulated pedestrian crossing. The driver stopped the ca

Zamon.uz · Darakchi.uz1 min read
Culture

No item in MrBeast's visit program has been canceled — Fund for the Development of Culture and Art

The Fund for the Development of Culture and Art of Uzbekistan has issued an official statement regarding MrBeast's visit to Uzbekistan. According to the Fund, Jimmy Donaldson's (MrBeast) visit was initially planned to cover the cities of Tashkent and Samarkand. The program was carried out based on a schedule previously agreed upon and approved with MrBeast's team. The statement emphasizes that no item in the program was canceled and that MrBeast's departure date from Uzbekistan was set in adva

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World

Mysterious incident at a maternity hospital: newborn baby goes missing

A newborn boy has gone missing from Maternity Hospital No. 1 of the Research Institute of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. 19-year-old Mavzuna Akramova gave birth to a healthy boy on October 11 at around 10:00; the family left the facility at 16:00. At about 01:00 on October 12, hospital staff called the family to report the child missing. The institute confirmed the disappearance on October 13, saying the situation is under control and more details would follow once the child is found. According to Asia-Plus, surveillance footage shown to relatives allegedly shows a woman, possibly an employee, carrying the child away, though this has not been independently verified. Police are searching for the child and questioning more than 15 people. The child's whereabouts and the cause of the disappearance have not been officially disclosed; the investigation continues.

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World

New restrictions against Russia: the EU is preparing the 23rd sanctions package

The European Commission has begun preparing a 23rd package of sanctions against Russia, which could be presented by the end of 2026. Germany and Poland are leading the initiative, and at the EU meeting on October 15 member states plan to focus on tightening restrictions on the Russian energy sector. Politico linked the move to recent Russia–US agreements on diesel fuel supplies. The previous, 22nd package covered about 1,600 companies and individuals tied to the Russian military-industrial complex, defense enterprises, their executives, and politicians involved in State Duma elections in Crimea, Donbas and Novorossiya.

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Economy

In Uzbekistan, competition violations in government procurement worth 10 billion soums were identified

In Uzbekistan, competition rule violations in government procurement worth about 10 billion soums were identified. The Committee for the Development of Competition and Protection of Consumer Rights found violations in seven organizations across the Andijan, Fergana, Jizzakh, Namangan, Navoi and Samarkand regions, including district road and medical institutions, a boarding school for children with hearing impairments, and forestry. During tenders, the requirements of Article 29 of the Law 'On Competition' were not observed. Cases were opened, mandatory orders issued, and in some cases materials were sent to relevant authorities for possible fines and legal assessment.

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World

Trump believes: China and Russia are not helping Iran

US President Donald Trump said he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran, noting that even if such help exists, it is very limited and would quickly become known. China condemned US military actions against Iran, while Moscow warned of threats to regional security.

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Uzbekistan

On the road to Fergana, 'A' lanes are now under control: cameras installed

Cameras have been installed on Fargona yuli street in Tashkent to monitor traffic on the dedicated 'A' lanes for public transport. The cameras cover a 6-kilometer section in both directions, and similar cameras are being gradually introduced on other streets of the capital. The lanes are meant to keep buses on schedule, as one bus can carry more than 50 passengers, and unauthorized vehicles entering the lanes may delay many passengers. From 06:00 to 23:00, vehicles without a permit are prohibited from using the 'A' lanes.

Zamon.uz · Darakchi.uz1 min read
Science

16 wins in 16 matches: Uzbekistan's youth became world champions in robotics

At the FIRST Global Challenge international robotics competition held in Incheon, South Korea, with participants from about 200 countries, Uzbekistan's youth team won 3 gold medals and achieved absolute championship. The team won all 16 matches, scored 637 points, and set a competition record. This year's competition was dedicated to preventing forest fires, reducing their consequences, and restoring nature, and the young Uzbek engineers presented innovative engineering solutions to these environmental problems.

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Uzbekistan

Two people died in a traffic accident with an electric scooter in the Samarkand region

In the Pakhtachi district of the Samarkand region, two people riding an electric scooter died in a collision with a Cobalt car. The accident occurred on October 9 at around 13:00 on the 4K-560 road. The Cobalt driver swerved to avoid a cyclist, crossed into the oncoming lane and hit the scooter. One person died at the scene, another later died in the hospital. A criminal case has been opened.

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World

Children's safety at risk: in Damas, a driver transporting 11 kindergarten children was detained

In the Toshkent mahalla of the Mirzaabad district of Syrdarya region, a Damas driver was found transporting children to kindergarten in excess of the permitted number. The incident occurred on October 8, when the driver was stopped while carrying 13 children in his personal vehicle. An administrative protocol was drawn up against him for violating passenger transport rules, and preventive explanatory work was carried out. The driver admitted his violation and urged other drivers not to allow similar cases. The Internal Affairs Department called on drivers to strictly follow passenger transport rules and urged parents not to be indifferent to their children's safety.

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World

"We strongly condemn the Houthi attacks" — Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, calling it unlawful and inhumane. He expressed condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded. Erdogan said Ankara stands for peace and stability in the region and that a joint defense agreement concerning Mecca will soon be submitted to parliament. According to Saudi officials, 12 people were killed and 309 wounded in the attack, which the Arab coalition blamed on the Houthi movement in Yemen.

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Economy

132 violations of the law identified during the cotton harvest: over 8.8 billion soums recovered

The State Labor Inspectorate conducted 145 monitoring operations during the cotton harvest season and identified 132 violations of labor legislation, including forced labor, poor working conditions, untimely payments, and missing labor contracts. Fines totaling 172.8 million soums were imposed, and pickers were paid 8.87 billion soums owed to them. Monitoring will continue.

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World

Citizenship and passport in one day: Zhaparov gave instructions to officials

Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Zhaparov ordered that ethnic Kyrgyz be issued citizenship and passports within one day. He made the statement at a meeting with residents of Batken after a woman from Uzbekistan, married to a Kyrgyz man, said she had long been unable to obtain citizenship. Zhaparov also noted that ethnic Kyrgyz from Afghanistan and Tajikistan still have kairylman status.

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Economy

A 35-Year Debt Burden: Ukraine Will Repay Its Debt Until 2061

Ukraine plans to repay its debts to international financial institutions by 2061. TASS, calculating based on data from Ukraine's Ministry of Finance, reported that the country's total payments to the IMF and the World Bank will amount to about $128.86 billion. Ukraine's state debt has grown significantly, and the 2027 budget deficit is estimated at about $96 billion, or 37% of GDP.

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World

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.

Zamon.uz · Darakchi.uz2 min read
World

Houthi attack alarms Saudi Arabia: the kingdom has asked Pakistan for help

Saudi Arabia has requested air defense assistance from Pakistan amid escalating Houthi attacks in Yemen, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing sources. The kingdom faces a shortage of interceptor missiles and has redistributed its air defense batteries between royal palaces and energy infrastructure. Riyadh is also seeking air defense systems worldwide and considering hiring foreign fighters for its allies in Yemen. Despite Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's efforts to build close ties with the US, Washington remains cautious about military aid requests, though it has sent military advisers. The crown prince's personal security has been tightened. On October 10, an attack on Riyadh's main airport killed 12 people and injured 309, including two Uzbek citizens with minor injuries.

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