Pakistan–Afghan Talks in Istanbul Stall as Taliban Reject Key Demands
Pakistan–Afghan talks in Istanbul stall after the Taliban refuse to accept Islamabad’s security and border demands, leaving negotiations at a standstill
Archive for October 28, 2025
China Outlines Priorities for UN Structural Reform at UN80 Briefing
Emphasising development priorities, balanced representation, and tangible results
Fawlty Towers Star Prunella Scales Dies at 93
Scales was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2013
Uzbek MPs Approve Border Junction Agreement with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
The treaty was signed on March 31 2025 in Khujand
Uzum Launches Second Bond Issue Worth $33.2 Mln
The placement will take place on the Republican Stock Exchange “Toshkent”
FIA Clears All Formula 1 Teams of Overspending Except One
The FIA’s final statement dismissed rumours
UN Women Warns Funding Cuts Are Undermining Efforts to End Violence Against Women
UN Women’s new report warns that global aid cuts have forced a third of women’s anti-violence programmes to shut down, threatening decades of progress on gender equality
Donations for Hualien Flood Victims Reach Nearly NT$1.4 Bn
The disaster claimed 19 lives
Zeekr Unveils 7X Electric SUV with 900V Architecture and 10-Minute Ultra-Fast Charging
Three configurations of battery are available
Serbian President Vucic Arrives in Uzbekistan for Official Talks and UNESCO Conference
High-level talks in Tashkent will focus on expanding Uzbekistan–Serbia cooperation
Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto Reflects on Complete Game Heroics in World Series Win
Japanese ace admits he doubted he could go the distance after a high early pitch count but finished strong to lead the Dodgers to a crucial Game 2 World Series win
India and Japan Deepen Naval Cooperation as INS Sahyadri Arrives at Sasebo
INS Sahyadri’s port call in Sasebo marks a new phase in India–Japan maritime cooperation, reinforcing shared security goals and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific
US Vice President JD Vance to Visit Kenya Amid Diplomatic Strains
Vance’s November visit to Nairobi aims to ease diplomatic tensions, address trade and security issues and reaffirm Kenya’s role as a key US ally amid China’s growing influence
Tetsuya Yamagami Admits to Assassinating Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Suspect confesses in court to the 2022 assassination of Japan’s longest-serving leader, citing anger over Abe’s ties to the Unification Church
Lionel Messi Hints at Playing in 2026 World Cup, But Says Final Decision Will Depend on Fitness
Germany Unveils €377Bn Plan to Build Europe’s Strongest Conventional Army
Boosting domestic arms production and expanding land, air and space capabilities
Bitcoin Holds Steady Around $114K Ahead of Key Fed Decision
Investors brace for potential volatility as Bitcoin steadies around $114K ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement
Uzbekistan Welcomes 8.6 Mln Foreign Tourists in First Nine Months of 2025
Most travellers came from neighbouring countries
Riyadh Cables Buys 51% Stake in Uzbekistan’s Artikul Aziya Kabel
PwC is acting as the transaction advisor
Uzbekistan’s HUMO Partners with Alipay+ to Launch Cross-Border QR Payments for Global Travel
Alipay+ now connects 40 e-wallets and 10 national payment systems
Uzbekistan’s Average Salary Reaches $512 in 2025, Up 19.2% from Last Year
The highest average wages were recorded in Tashkent
Uzbekistan to Establish Geological Competence Centre with Colorado School of Mines
The centre will focus on introducing digital solutions
Saida Mirziyoyeva Meets Sergio Gor and Christopher Landau
Mirziyoyeva noted that such meetings help deepen mutual understanding
President Mirziyoyev Meets US Delegation Led by Trump’s Special Envoy
Both sides discussed the strengthening of the strategic partnership