A 130-metre cargo ship, Sunny Faith, ran aground off Russia’s Kaliningrad region on October 9 after a powerful storm swept across the Baltic Sea, leaving the vessel stranded just metres from a popular beach.
The Bahamas-flagged ship was approaching Kaliningrad from the Algerian port of Skikda when strong winds pushed it towards the coast near the resort town of Yantarny. Wind gusts reached 27 metres per second as the region was battered by severe weather.
Apple is expected to unveil a major expansion of its smart home line on October 13, led by a new HomeView hub alongside updated Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models.
The products are expected to debut during Apple’s “Welcome home” experience in New York, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini could open for pre-orders this week before reaching customers and stores on October 30.
HomeView, Apple’s first dedicated smart home display, is expected to arrive separately around mid-November. Apple has not officially confirmed the...
Max Verstappen claimed his first Singapore Grand Prix victory on Sunday, converting pole position into a controlled win at Marina Bay as Ferrari’s strategy gamble failed to threaten the Red Bull driver.
The Dutchman took victory in his 250th Formula 1 Grand Prix start, finishing 7.335 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc. Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli completed the podium, while Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished fourth and fifth for McLaren.
Verstappen had already won Saturday’s Sprint from pole and completed a near-perfect weekend with another victory under...
Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery early next week to remove a small mass from his lung.
The 71-year-old pontiff announced the upcoming procedure during his customary Sunday Angelus address in St Peter’s Square, reassuring the public that doctors had discovered the growth at a highly manageable phase.
“The doctors found an early, well-localised nodule on my lung,” the Pope told the gathered pilgrims. He explained that his medical team believed it was right to intervene and he had consented to the operation.
Pope Leo XIV tells the...
K-pop pioneer Lee Soo-man is making his return to the South Korean music industry following the expiration of his non-compete agreement with rival agency Hybe.
The former SM Entertainment founder will simultaneously launch boy band A2O Soul and girl group A2O Lite under his new label A2O Entertainment. This ambitious dual debut strategy departs from traditional industry practices that typically establish a single rookie act before introducing another.
The two groups will hold a joint global showcase titled “Welcome to Soulite From A2O Soul A2O Lite” on Monday. They will then release their respective digital singles...
Microfinance assets in Uzbekistan surged by 114% over the past year to reach 20.8tn soums ($1.75bn) by early September.
The Central Bank reported unprecedented expansion across the sector. Total capital climbed 57% to hit 4.4tn soums while the volume of issued loans more than doubled from 8.8 trillion to 18.1tn soums. Total liabilities similarly expanded from 6.9tn to 16.3tn soums.
Regulators noted that the country’s microfinance market continues to demonstrate exceptionally high growth rates following a substantial sector expansion to 31.8tn soums in 2025.
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Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned a weekend missile attack on Saudi Arabia’s capital that killed 12 people and injured more than 300 others.
The Saturday strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which Saudi authorities attributed to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, disrupted flights and drew global condemnation.
Tashkent issued a statement Sunday expressing condolences to the victims’ families while reaffirming its support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security. The ministry characterised the targeting of civilian infrastructure as a severe violation of international law.
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American YouTube star MrBeast might be ending his visit to Uzbekistan on Sunday, 11 October, amid speculation that overwhelming crowds forced him to abandon planned trips to Bukhara and Khiva.
Organisers say his departure was scheduled in advance and no destinations have been cancelled.
Uzbekistan’s Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF), which organised the visit, clarified that the content creator, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, had only planned to visit Tashkent and Samarkand.
The foundation confirmed that the YouTuber was heading to the airport on Sunday to conclude his three-day visit.
The United States, Qatar, Egypt, Japan and several other countries have condemned the deadly attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, as US President Donald Trump considers joining Saudi Arabia’s military campaign against Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
The attack on Saturday, 10 October, killed 12 people and injured 309, according to Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation. The victims included four Saudi nationals, two Bangladeshis and one citizen each from the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Syria and Sudan.
Yemenite Houthis attacked the international airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia There are mass casualties...
Apple is preparing a redesigned entry-level MacBook Pro featuring the forthcoming M7 chip for release in spring 2027.
Historically, Apple’s design overhauls take several years to reach base model computers. When Apple introduced a new chassis for higher-tier laptops in 2021, the entry-level device retained an older frame until 2023. A similar delay occurred following the 2016 redesign.
This time, the updated aesthetic will reach the base model just six months after debuting on premium tiers.
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Franchise creator Masashi Kishimoto announced a new manga titled “Shadow Rising” and an animated crossover television series with 1990s franchise “Ninku” during the Naruto panel at New York Comic Con.
The presentation also provided an official development update on Hollywood’s upcoming live-action film adaptation from director Destin Daniel Cretton.
The crossover anime, titled “Naruto x Ninku”, brings together two prominent Weekly Shonen Jump martial arts properties. Kishimoto and “Ninku” creator Koji Kiriyama are supervising the production, with Noriyuki Abe directing and Tetsuya Nishio serving as chief animation director and character designer.
A teaser for new NARUTO...
Samsung‘s impending Galaxy S27 lineup will reportedly introduce DC dimming to its premium models, addressing screen flicker issues that cause eye strain for sensitive users.
Industry leaks indicate that Samsung Display has commenced component manufacturing for the S27 series.
While previous device generations, including the current Galaxy S26 Ultra, relied exclusively on pulse-width modulation to control display brightness, emerging sources suggest the forthcoming S27 Pro and S27 Ultra will finally integrate DC dimming.
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Max Verstappen completed a perfect Saturday at the Marina Bay Street Circuit by securing pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix just hours after winning the wet Sprint race earlier in the day. The Red Bull driver mastered the rapidly changing track conditions to edge out Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.
The opening 18-minute segment was defined by rapid track evolution and a desperate scramble for grip as the heavy rain from the Sprint washed away all the rubber. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were fortunate to participate at all, relying on rapid repairs from...
Britain has offered to help Uzbekistan set up its international financial centre in Tashkent, where businesses will operate under principles of English law.
The offer came during a meeting between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and British trade minister Lord Anas Sarwar this Friday, according to the Uzbek president’s office. The statement did not specify what assistance Britain would provide or announce a funding commitment.
Uzbekistan established the centre’s legal framework in July, which included provisions for an independent commercial court. The aim is to give international investors a familiar system for doing business...
Ukraine will continue to strike Russian refineries, despite Donald Trump’s deal to ease restrictions on Russian diesel exports, a senior Ukrainian official has told the Financial Times.
«We will be setting [Russian] refineries on fire,» the unnamed official told the newspaper. The warning exposes a practical obstacle to Trump’s promise of cheaper fuel: some of the additional supplies depend on the condition of facilities Ukraine intends to keep targeting.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy separately lashed out at the agreement as «not fair and not honest» in an interview with Axios. He said he...
Max Verstappen held off Lewis Hamilton to win a rain-delayed Singapore Grand Prix sprint after George Russell crashed out of the lead. Charles Leclerc finished third as the McLaren drivers fought behind him.
Hamilton crossed the line 2.591 seconds behind the Red Bull, having closed the gap late in Saturday’s race. The Ferrari driver set the fastest lap up to that point on lap 18 but could not catch Verstappen.
MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS #F1SPRINT IN SINGAPORE! 🤩 #F1 #SingaporeGP @Gatorade https://t.co/R85tq1dOaJ
— Formula 1 (@F1) October 10, 2026
Leclerc faced pressure from Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris...
Apple’s next pitch could involve your front door, heating and kitchen counter. Its «Welcome home» launch on 13 October is expected to bring a Siri-powered display, refreshed speakers and a clearer picture of how the company wants to run your connected home.
CNET previously reported that the launch event starts on Tuesday, but the full product list remains based on reporting and leaks.
Based on available information, here’s what to watch for, what could be useful, and what may arrive much later.
A screen for the householdA smarter small speakerApple...
Rain could complicate Saturday’s Singapore Grand Prix sprint, but the latest forecast looks better for Sunday’s main race. Max Verstappen starts the shorter race from pole position, but changing conditions threaten to add another challenge at Marina Bay.
A Saturday update from GPblog, citing the FIA’s weather portal, puts the chance of rain during the sprint at 20%, with thunderstorms expected earlier in the day. Its forecast falls to 0% for evening qualifying and Sunday’s race — a prediction, rather than a guarantee.
🚨 FORMULA 1’S OFFICIAL FORECAST FOR SINGAPORE 🇸🇬 Friday: ☁️ Cloudy...
MrBeast has made a career out of surprising others. Uzbekistan managed to surprise him back: the YouTube star, who has over 520 million subscribers, admitted he had no idea how many people in the country watched his content.
In Instagram Stories shared during his visit, Jimmy Donaldson — better known as MrBeast — posted footage of crowds gathered in Tashkent and remarked on the size of his Uzbek audience, Kursiv Uzbekistan reported.
«I didn’t know how many people in Uzbekistan watch our videos,» he told his 92 million followers on Instagram.
Trump’s diesel deal with Russia puts a major fuel supplier back in focus: Russian shipments averaged 817,000 barrels of diesel and gasoil a day in 2025, before plunging to just 80,000 barrels in 2026, according to Kpler data reported by Reuters. Washington’s temporary sanctions relief could help restore some supplies, but damaged refineries and Russia’s domestic needs will influence how much fuel reaches global markets.
This scale helps to explain President Donald Trump‘s decision to loosen sanctions on Russian diesel. On October 9, he announced a stunning agreement with Vladimir Putin in which Russia will immediately supply more than...
Uzbekistan’s headline attractions are easy to name: the Registan square in Samarkand, Bukhara’s old city and the walled streets of Khiva. But some of the country’s most memorable experiences take place away from monuments, in workshops, desert camps, bazaars and mountain valleys.
From making ceramics with a master potter in Rishtan to sleeping in Kyzylkum desert, these are ten experiences that offer a closer look at the crafts, landscapes and traditions that make Uzbekistan distinct.
Make your own Rishtan ceramicsSee how Uzbek ikat is made from a silkworm cocoonSpend a night in a yurt...
Max Verstappen secured pole position for the inaugural Singapore Sprint after mastering the stifling heat and high humidity at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The Red Bull driver delivered a blistering final lap of 1m 31.156s to beat Mercedes’ George Russell by 0.120s, while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc rounded out the top three.
The first-ever Sprint weekend in Singapore threw teams into the deep end with only a single unrepresentative daytime practice session to dial in their setups. Despite early radio issues and an ongoing ERS investigation in the Red Bull garage, Verstappen capitalised on track evolution...
At the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit in Turkmenistan, Central Asian leaders have pressed for advance warning of food export restrictions, better coordination of electricity supplies and shorter freight routes to Europe.
The regional leaders’ talking points brought practical economic concerns to the forefront of discussions within the CIS, a grouping of former Soviet republics such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova (withdrawing in April 2027), Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev called for consultations before governments restricted food and fertiliser exports. Kazakhstan’s President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, highlighted a highway that will shorten the road journey...
A public fan zone for American YouTuber MrBeast, whose main channel has around 520 million subscribers, opened near the Centre for Contemporary Arts in Tashkent earlier Friday.
The area has been fitted with barriers and banners featuring the creator’s branding, while police officers have been deployed nearby. Entry to the fan zone is free, with visitors expected to gather from 3 p.m., according to Kursiv Uzbekistan.
Meanwhile, a...