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Trump hails Greenland as 'second to none' for security of US and Europe

US President Donald Trump hailed Greenland as "second to none" for US and European security on Wednesday, saying any future attack on America would have to pass through the Arctic island. Greenland "from a Security Purpose in the Defence and Offence of both the United States of America, and Europe, is second to none," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. He added any future attacks on the US would have to come across Greenland, "where our Defence will routinely knock down drones, missiles, or

Mudflow and tragedy: one person died in Kashkadarya after a Damas car was swept away

In the Dehkanabad district of the Kashkadarya region, a mudflow caused by heavy rains swept away a Damas car, killing the passenger inside. On October 13 at around 17:30, heavy rains passed through mountainous areas, and a mudflow crossed the Shakarbulak village of the Kungrat mahalla. The driver, who had lost his way, and his companion stopped to determine the direction; the car was swept into a deeper part of the mudflow channel. The driver got out, tried to call, and warned his companion, but the passenger who remained inside was carried away. His body was found during search and rescue operations, with officials from the district administration, Emergency Situations Department, and Internal Affairs Department dispatched to the scene.

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.

European Security Council: New idea or a repackaged hybrid toolbox?

The European Commission wants to create a European Security Council to better prepare the bloc for sabotage and external threats. In her State of the Union speech, President Ursula von der Leyen supported the plan as the EU’s answer to sabotage, cyberattacks and drone incursions from Russia. “Europe needs its own counter-hybrid playbook,” she said. The idea is not new. French President Emmanuel Macron floated it in 2017, and France and Germany backed it in a 2018 declaration. The plan bundles

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.

Oil prices rise after reported Iranian attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climbed in early trading on Wednesday after Iran reportedly attacked two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, using new tactics to target shipping, Reuters reported. Elsewhere, the escalating conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia posed a further risk to crude supplies. Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that an attack on an Aramco building in the kingdom's east sparked a "limited fire" and that debris from intercepted Houthi missiles wounded four people in the capital Riyadh. Inter

Head of the “Water Supply Service” of Qibray district reportedly caught with a $5,000 bribe

The head of the “Water Supply Service” state institution in the Qibray district of Tashkent region was caught red-handed taking a $5,000 bribe. He had demanded $16,000 from a citizen, promising to have the court rule that all deficiencies in the citizen's house had been resolved and to drop the lawsuit. A criminal case was opened under Article 210 of the Criminal Code, and investigative actions are ongoing.

New probability of attack against Iran: Trump and Netanyahu held several rounds of talks

Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the possibility of resuming a large-scale military operation against Iran, Israel's N12 channel reported. Over the past two weeks, officials from both countries held several rounds of talks, with Netanyahu citing concerns over Iran's attempts to restore its nuclear program. Trump has not made a final decision, while most of his advisers favor continued sanctions. Israeli military leadership is also concerned, as new hostilities could delay Israel's October 27 elections.

Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed with Cancer

The Holy See's press service announced that Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The Pontiff underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his left lung, and histological examination confirmed an adenocarcinoma. The 71-year-old Pope was operated on at the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital; the surgery lasted about 90 minutes without complications. Recovery is expected to take about a week, and all of the Pontiff's meetings have been canceled until October 20.

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.

Yandex Go disruptions: services being restored in stages

Yandex Uzbekistan reported that Yandex Go and other temporarily disabled services in the country are gradually being restored. Many services are operating normally, though some functions may still have disruptions. The priority is ensuring stable payments and support services for users, drivers, couriers and partners. All payouts to taxi partners were made automatically, and instant payouts are available to drivers, though some payments may be processed with errors or delays. Some users face problems paying for orders; all cases of incorrectly charged funds will be reviewed, but resolving issues may take longer due to increased support requests. On the morning of October 11, disruptions were observed in Uzbekistan and neighboring countries, while Yandex Maps and Yandex Navigator worked normally. The company also confirmed that user data is stored in accordance with legal requirements in a jurisdiction ensuring its protection.

Taxes, housing and tuition fees: 2027 budget measures impact family budgets in Portugal

The draft State Budget for 2027 (OE2027) sets out changes that will affect the disposable income of Portuguese households, from taxes on wages to social benefits and spending on housing and education. Key measures include a new update of the IRS brackets, an increase in the national minimum wage and a strengthening of some social benefits. On the other hand, tuition fees in higher education are expected to start rising again from the next academic year. In addition, the evolution of prices for

"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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Europe Today: Spanish FM on Euronews, Black Sea drone attacks, EU-China reset

On today's show: Maria Tadeo speaks exclusively to Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on the sidelines of the Warsaw Security Forum about the pressures on Spain: the war in Ukraine, the housing crisis, the uncertainty of snap elections and renewed tension with Morocco over Ceuta. Angela Skujins discusses the drone strikes that hit two commercial vessels off Bulgaria's coast yesterday morning, the latest in a string of attacks on ships navigating the Black Sea, which is becomingthe ne

Expedia unveils its 2027 destinations of the year – and only two are in Europe

South Lake Tahoe in California has just been named Expedia’s 2027 Destination of the Year, with searches up 195% compared to 2025. North America’s largest alpine lake offers skiing in the winter and kayaking or paddleboarding come summer, making it a perfect year-round destination. The 10 destinations chosen by the group in its Unpack ’27 trends report span North America, South America, Asia and Australasia – with only two in Europe. Hyogo in Japan claimed second place, with searches up 95%.

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.

Gothic getaways, un-adulting and trip snacking: Expedia ‘unpacks’ its top travel trends for 2027

‘Tis the season. No, not that season – there are still 11 weeks until Christmas. Not Halloween, either, or even Gilmore Girls-rewatch time. We’re of course referring to the glorious season when all the industry trends reports are released, and the latest travel company to share its predictions is Expedia Group. Pulling on insights from Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo, as well as a survey of 26,000 travellers across 16 countries, plus social media data, Unpack ’27 has identified five key travel tr

FIFA proposes €5.5bn football development fund amid Infantino scrutiny

FIFA will propose a $6.35 billion (€5.5 billion) four-year development fund, including $25 million (€21.5 million) for each national association, according to news agency Associated Press (AP). On 28 September, FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent the proposal to the heads of football's six continental confederations. The plan is expected to be finalised by the FIFA Council in December and approved at its congress in March, according to a letter reviewed by AP. “Taken together, your submission

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.

Uzbekistan's spending on education has grown 2.1 times over five years

In 2025, public spending on education in Uzbekistan reached 84.2 trillion soums, 2.1 times more than in 2021, according to the National Statistics Committee. Spending rose steadily from 39.6 trillion soums in 2021 to 71.2 trillion in 2024, an increase of 44.6 trillion soums over five years.

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.

Money laundering failures land Bank of America with a $1.2 billion fine

The US Treasury Department said on Tuesday that it had imposed a $1.2bn (€1.07bn) fine on Bank of America for anti-money laundering failures. "When a bank of this size fails to meet its anti-money laundering and sanctions obligations, the consequences extend far beyond its own walls, exposing the entire U.S. financial system to significant illicit finance risks," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement. "Today's actions send a clear message that even the biggest financial instituti