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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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It is +24 in Tashkent today

Weather forecast for the republic: most of the territory will be without precipitation during the day, wind 7-12 m/s, temperature 20-25°. In Tashkent, no precipitation, wind 3-8 m/s, temperature 22-24°. In foothill and mountain districts, rain is possible in places, turning to snow in high-mountain areas, with possible mudslide and flood events.

Ukraine received no intelligence from partners about missiles headed to Kyiv, Zelenskyy says

A Russian ballistic missile hit a power plant in Kyiv on Tuesday evening, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, without Ukraine receiving advance warning from its Western allies and despite US President Donald Trump's claim for an "energy ceasefire" in effect. Ukraine depends heavily on Western intelligence, especially from the US, to detect incoming Russian attacks and identify its own targets. Kyiv, home to about three million people, has faced intensifying attacks from Russian drones and miss

Underground pregabalin laboratory operation shut down in Gulistan

In Gulistan, authorities uncovered and shut down an underground laboratory where pregabalin was processed and sold. Three local residents born in 2003 and 2005 were detained on suspicion of involvement. During a search of the apartment, 5 kg 863 g of pregabalin, 100,000 empty capsules, electronic scales, medical gloves, and other items were seized. A criminal case has been opened and the suspects are in custody.

Marco Rubio to visit Uzbekistan and India from October 17 to 22

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Uzbekistan and India from October 17 to 22. The trip includes Samarkand, Mumbai, and Jamnagar. In Samarkand, Rubio will attend a C5+1 foreign ministers' meeting with the US and five Central Asian countries and will lead a delegation of over 200 American entrepreneurs to develop commercial cooperation. In India, he will meet with government and business representatives to discuss the regional and international agenda and energy cooperation.

Uzbekistan intends to raise heating and hot water tariffs

In Uzbekistan, new tariffs for centralized heat supply services for the population have been put forward for public discussion. They may take effect from November 1, 2026. In Tashkent, heating is proposed at 314 soums per day per square meter of heated area (currently 241.44 soums), hot water by meter — 11,607 soums per cubic meter (currently 8,928.67 soums), without a meter — 45,330 soums per month per person, thermal energy — 206,636 soums per 1 Gcal (currently 156,643 soums), and hot water in dormitories with a shared shower — 33,720 soums per month per person. The draft provides for an increase of approximately 30%. From 2028, annual indexation of tariffs is proposed from May 1, taking into account the annual inflation rate but by no more than 10%. Indexation will be carried out based on proposals from the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services and the Ministry of Economy and Finance, with the goal of gradually bringing tariffs to the level of cost price by 2030. The public discussion will last until October 28.

Greenhouse emissions in Tashkent and the region will be monitored in real time

A special environmental regime for greenhouse farms has been proposed for Tashkent and five adjacent districts. Farms will be required to use cleaner energy sources, with emissions monitored including via drones. The measures were presented to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Burning tires, plastics, bitumen, fuel oil, used oils and waste is prohibited; solid-fuel greenhouses must switch to permitted energy sources by December 1. From October 15, 2026 to March 15, 2027, continuous environmental monitoring is planned, with data transmitted in real time to the National Ecology Committee. Subsidies of up to 50 million soums per hectare and preferential loans of up to 3 billion soums for seven years are proposed. A separate block concerns relocating greenhouses to Surkhandarya region, where 940 hectares have been allocated in the Surkhon-Agro free economic zone, with $100 million in investment targeted for 2027.

Uzbekistan plans to restore 3.7 million hectares of pastures in 2027

Uzbekistan plans to restore 3.7 million hectares of pastures by 2027, with 620 thousand hectares to be covered by the end of 2026. Of the country's 21.255 million hectares of pastures, only 40% are used effectively. Plans include drilling 448 wells, repairing 1.6 thousand wells, and building 161 hydraulic structures this year plus 81 each in 2027 and 2028, restoring 969 thousand hectares. 627 thousand hectares will be leased free of charge for 49 years to 470 mahallas, and rights of actual users will be formalized on 623 thousand hectares. 15 livestock complexes for over 55 thousand head of livestock will be built in three regions.

President of Uzbekistan to visit Azerbaijan

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a working visit to Azerbaijan on October 14-15 at the invitation of President Ilham Aliyev. He will attend the seventh CICA summit in Baku, whose agenda includes strengthening trust, peace and security in Asia, transport connectivity, digitalization and sustainable economic growth. A Baku Declaration and a package of decisions to enhance the Organization's role are expected. Mirziyoyev will also hold bilateral meetings with heads of foreign delegations.

Cornell University suspends frat parties over gang rape allegations

Cornell University in the US has suspended all fraternity parties amid mounting backlash over its handling of an alleged gang rape at a frat house in 2024. In September, a lawsuit filed by a woman known as Jane Doe alleged that she had been "plied with alcohol and drugs to the point of intoxication" by several fraternity members before being sexually assaulted. Protests have broken out across the US to show support for Jane Doe as the university faces accusations that it did not sufficiently p

Violence in Paris as tens of thousands turn out for student protests across France

Violence erupted in Paris on Tuesday amid largely peaceful demonstrations across France, as tens of thousands of people joined a student protest movement sweeping the nation. At the Place Vauban, next to Les Invalides in the capital's 7th arrondissement, people threw bottles, fireworks, and stones at police whilst officers fired water cannons and teargas as they sought to disperse the crowds. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 11 police officers had been hospitalised in Paris on Tuesd

The state is selling its stake in the UzXCMG Uzbek-Chinese joint venture

According to e-auction data, the state's 49.07 percent stake in the charter fund of the UzXCMG joint venture in Urgench has been put up for electronic sale. The starting price is 140.53 billion soums, the auction will be held on October 19. The enterprise specializes in manufacturing equipment for the mining industry and underground works, as well as hydraulic excavators and construction equipment. The plant's financial indicators improved in 2025, but in the first quarter of 2026 it again suffered a loss. The sale of the state stake has been planned since 2023.

In Uzbekistan, heating tariffs may be raised by up to 10 percent annually

In Uzbekistan, starting from 2028, centralized heat supply tariffs are proposed to be indexed annually from May 1, taking inflation into account, with the increase capped at 10 percent. From November 1, 2026, heating and hot water tariffs are to be raised separately — in Tashkent by almost 30 percent. The draft also provides for revising heat consumption standards, reducing the cost of heat energy by up to 15 percent, a full technical audit of heat supply systems by the end of 2027, corporate governance reforms at JSC "Issiqlikta'minoti", KPIs, a modern billing system, international financial reporting standards, and a heat supply development strategy until 2030.

A ship sank off the coast of Bulgaria following a drone attack: 11 sailors are missing

Two cargo ships were attacked by drones near the coast of Bulgaria. One of them sank, and its 11 crew members are missing. Following the incidents, Bulgaria summoned the Russian ambassador for an explanation. According to Bulgarian officials, the attacks occurred on the night of Tuesday. The ship named HS Dignity, sailing under the flag of Guinea-Bissau, sank off the coast of the village of Krapets near the Romanian border. Five of its crew members were rescued, and 11 more are missing. Search

EU advances Ukraine accession as Hungary lifts veto, paving way for Zelenskyy-Magyar meeting

The EU Council has agreed to open two additional accession clusters with Ukraine after Hungary lifted its veto, bringing the total number of opened clusters to four out of six. The decision follows an agreement on the rights of Hungary’s ethnic minority in Ukraine, a long-standing demand from Budapest. The breakthrough, alongside the opening of two additional accession clusters, could pave the way for a first bilateral meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Hungarian Prime

Composer Feliks Yanov-Yanovsky has died

Composer, Honored Art Worker of Uzbekistan and professor Feliks Yanov-Yanovsky died on October 12 in Tashkent at the age of 92. Born in 1934, he graduated from the Tashkent State Conservatory and taught there from 1961, becoming a professor in 1988. His legacy includes nine operas, four ballets, five symphonies and music for 60 films and 15 theater productions. His works were performed in many countries and received awards at international competitions. Musicologist Inessa Gulzarova praised the versatility of his work and his role in educating several generations of musicians. The Union of Composers of Uzbekistan expressed condolences to his family, relatives, students and colleagues.

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.

Ronaldo waves Saudi flag scarf after missile alert delays Asian Champions League match in Riyadh

Cristiano Ronaldo waved a scarf bearing the Saudi flag after Al-Nassr’s Asian Champions League victory on Monday, following a missile alert that delayed kick-off by an hour in Riyadh. Al-Nassr beat Uzbekistan’s Neftchi Fergana 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite at Al-Awwal Park. Ronaldo draped the scarf around his shoulders as he joined his teammates to applaud supporters. Before the game, he had also kissed the Saudi national emblem on his shirt. Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence issued its wa

Russian strike injures dozens at Rivne University as ballistic missiles hit Kyiv

At least 25 people were injured after a Russian strike hit an educational institution in Ukraine's Rivne on Tuesday, local authorities said. Police said two people who are in a serious condition are undergoing surgery, while three more people were being treated by medical staff. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said five ballistiv missiles also hit civilian infrastructure in the country's capital Kyiv, adding that Ukraine received no early warning from its partners about the attack. Zelenskyy ch

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.