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Thousands of residents in the eastern Philippines were evacuated Monday as Typhoon Kalmaegi moved toward Leyte island, an area devastated by Super Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.

Kalmaegi is forecast to bring sustained winds of 120 km/h and gusts up to 150 km/h, according to the state weather bureau. Officials in Leyte confirmed ongoing evacuations in the towns of Palo and Tanauan, both heavily affected during Haiyan, which killed more than 6,000 people.

On neighbouring Samar, authorities began clearing coastal zones Sunday, warning of storm surges up to three meters. Some local governments have initiated forced evacuations, including the...

A pregnant British teenager, Bella Culley, has been freed from custody in Georgia after pleading guilty to drug smuggling charges, following months of detention in Tbilisi.

Culley, 19, from Billingham in northeast England, was sentenced to five months and 24 days by a Tbilisi court on November 3 but released immediately as she had already served that time in custody. She also paid a fine of 500,000 lari ($187,000).

Arrest and Trial

Culley disappeared in Thailand earlier this year before flying to Georgia in May, where she was arrested on arrival at Tbilisi International Airport. Prosecutors said she...

US President Donald Trump has declared that Nvidia’s most advanced artificial intelligence chips will be reserved exclusively for American companies, blocking access for China and other countries.

Speaking during a CBS «60 Minutes» interview and later to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said only US firms should have access to Nvidia’s top-tier Blackwell chips, produced by the world’s most valuable company.

«The most advanced, we will not let anybody have them other than the United States,» Trump said, adding, «We don’t give the Blackwell chip to other people.»

Tighter Controls on AI...

Bitcoin is trading around $110K, but on-chain indicators suggest the world’s largest cryptocurrency could face a deep correction if its long-tracked four-year cycle plays out again, according to data monitored by market analysts.

The Profit-and-Loss (PnL) Index, particularly its 365-day moving average, tracked by CryptoQuant, has reached levels similar to those seen before three major Bitcoin bear markets: 2013, 2017 and 2021. In each of those cycles, Bitcoin fell by approximately 75–80% from its peak the following year.

Previous downturns saw BTC retreat from $1,100 to $200, $19,700 to $3,200, and $69,000 to around $15,500. Each decline occurred after...

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has approved a bilateral agreement between Uzbekistan and Italy on the mutual protection of investments, the Ministry of Justice announced.

The document was signed in Samarkand on May 29 and came into force on October 31. The agreement is designed to create a more favourable environment for investors, ensuring the protection of their rights and interests in both countries.

Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade has been designated as the responsible authority for implementing the provisions of the agreement.

Kursiv also reports that following the Uzbek-Finnish business forum, a portfolio of joint projects worth more...

Egypt has officially opened the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a vast new cultural landmark near the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza. Touted as the world’s largest archaeological museum, the $1.2bn (£910m; €1.1bn) complex displays around 100,000 artefacts spanning seven millennia, from pre-dynastic Egypt to the Greek and Roman eras.

One of the museum’s central attractions is the complete collection from Tutankhamun’s tomb, displayed in full for the first time since its discovery by Howard Carter in 1922. The treasures include the boy king’s gold mask, throne and chariots. «I had the idea of displaying the complete tomb, so...

A viral diet pill called Molecule has triggered health warnings in Russia after several teenagers were hospitalised and tests revealed it contained a banned ingredient.

The pill went viral on TikTok, with users promoting it as a fast way to lose weight under slogans like «Take Molecule and forget food exists.»

Maria, 22, from St Petersburg, said she lost her appetite completely and developed severe anxiety after two weeks of use. Other users reported tremors, insomnia and hallucinations, and at least three schoolchildren were treated in hospital for overdoses.

Tests by Izvestiya found Molecule contained sibutramine, a substance banned...

A 32-year-old British man has been identified as the sole suspect in a mass stabbing on a train in England that left 11 people injured, police confirmed on November 2. Another man, aged 35, who had initially been arrested, was released without charge after investigators determined he was not involved.

Authorities stressed that the incident was not terror-related, adding that five of the injured passengers had already been discharged from hospital. One of those still receiving treatment was a train crew member who had tried to stop the attacker and remained in critical condition.

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Russian energy company Tatneft has registered a solar power project in the city of Angren, Tashkent region, on India’s Universal Carbon Registry platform.

According to the company’s press service, solar panels with a total capacity of 0.33 MW have been installed on the rooftops of Tatneft’s tyre manufacturing plant in Angren. The generated solar power is used to supply the facility, partially replacing electricity from the regional grid, which is primarily produced from carbon-intensive sources.

Tatneft estimates that the initiative will help cut greenhouse gas emissions by around 206 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent per year.

The company described the project...

A 7-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif in Samangan province early on Monday, leaving at least 20 people dead and around 320 injured, local officials confirmed.

Mazar-e Sharif, which has a population of about 523,000, was among the worst affected areas.

Afghan Red Crescent shared photos of rescue operations.

A Powerful #Earthquake struck #Afghanistan’s #Samangan and #Balkh Provinces late last night. According to Initial reports, Seven people have been Martyred, around 150 Injured, and a large number of Homes destroyed. #ARCS Rescue and Medical teams...

On November 2, Charles Leclerc, the current driver of Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 team shared on his social media that he proposed to his long-time girlfriend Alexandra Saint Mleux. Caption to the post says: “Mr². & Mrs. Leclerc”.

A carousel of images showed Alexandra’s dazzling oval diamond ring, flanked by a studded band, and their beloved long-haired dachshund Leo Leclerc Saint Mleux, who played a central role in the proposal...

Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits Qatar on November 3-4. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani invites him for the Second World Summit on Social Development.

Leaders tackle socio-economic gaps. They reaffirm Copenhagen Declaration principles. Forum accelerates UN 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.

Discussions focus on international cooperation. Nations refine strategies. Measures boost resilience, justice, and inclusivity.

Summit unites states, UN bodies, NGOs, experts, and businesses. Platform drives dialogue on modern challenges.

Goals include poverty eradication and full employment. Organizers promote decent work and social integration amid global interdependence.

Doha Declaration caps the event. It strengthens partnerships and aligns approaches for sustainable progress.

Swiss investor teams with Harvest Agro. They plan to pour over $700 mln into Kazakhstan’s farming sector. Daulett Uvashov, CEO, shares details at KGIR-2025.

First phase kicks off in Kyzylorda region. Farms cover 20,000 hectares. Crops include industrial hemp, corn, and soybeans.

Company eyes expansion to 300,000 hectares. It spans 8-9 regions across the country.

From 2026, construction starts on processing plants. Harvested goods target local sales and exports.

Hemp yields building panels, insulators, and slabs.

Tourists aged 31-55 top arrivals in Uzbekistan. They number 4.3 mln from January to September 2025. National Statistics Committee reports.

Young adults 19-30 rank second with 1.4 mln. Visitors over 56 follow at 1.7 mln. Children and teens under 18 reach 1.15 mln.

Men dominate inflows. They total 4.64 mln. Women count 3.92 mln.

Foreign visitors hit 8.6 mln overall in nine months.

Russia deports over 4,300 foreign citizens under “Illegal-2025” campaign. Tatiana Petrova, spokesperson for Moscow Region Police Main Directorate, announces the figure.

Courts issue more than 4,300 administrative expulsion orders. Migrants violate Russian laws.

Authorities record 15,700 migration breaches overall.

Officers draw up over 10,000 protocols for overstays and rule breaks. They file more than 2,100 cases for unauthorized employment.

Employers face penalties too. Police open 1,600 administrative cases against companies hiring without permits.

Investigators launch 748 criminal probes. Fake registrations top the list with 430 cases. Document forgery follows at 235.

Teams detect drug trafficking. They open 29 related...

Xi Jinping addresses APEC leaders in person. He unveils plan for international organization dedicated to artificial intelligence control.

The World AI Cooperation Organization establishes unified management rules. It strengthens cross-border collaboration on technology standards and safety protocols, Reuters reports.

China nominates Shanghai as permanent headquarters. The location serves as central hub for global AI policy coordination and data exchange.

Nations face rapid AI expansion. They need shared frameworks to address ethical concerns, security risks, and innovation balance.

APEC members review the proposal. Discussions continue on structure, membership, and implementation timeline for the new entity.

Shop owner in Uzbekistan sells two peppers. He charges UZS 20,000, equal to $1.67. A mistake in the payment document records the sale as UZS 2 bn.

Tax authorities issue a notice for $167,000. They refuse to correct the error. The owner receives no relief from the inspection office.

The entrepreneur takes the case to court. Judges review the documents. They find the tax claim lacks basis.

Court rules in favor of the trader. It cancels the entire debt. The owner avoids payment.

Yury Ambrazhevich leads Belarus delegation at UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference. He states the organization must avoid political disputes and score-settling between countries.

Belarus holds claims against several Western states. These states violate UNESCO standards through discrimination of Belarusian journalists and restrictions on citizen movement.

Such actions affect cultural and educational rights. They also breach protection of shared natural sites.

Ambrazhevich declares: “We reject politicization of UNESCO and using its platform for settling scores. Belarus stays open to discuss differences bilaterally on equal terms.”

Uzbek citizens now face fewer barriers to legal work in Turkey. An Uzbek delegation traveled to Ankara and met with Turkey’s Interior, Foreign, and Labor Ministries, as Dunyo reports.

The discussions centered on migration, with both countries committing to combat illegal forms. Turkey pledges support to legalize Uzbek domestic workers currently in illegal status, while extending help to those in construction, catering, and services.

The two governments also prepare to sign a social protection agreement. Labor migration cooperation serves mutual interests and opens long-term opportunities for both sides.

Turkey’s Interior Ministry examines options for work permits, allowing Uzbeks who...

Actress and model Julia Fox caused a stir this Halloween after dressing as a blood-soaked Jackie Kennedy on the day of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.

The 35-year-old star wore a pink skirt suit and matching pillbox hat reminiscent of the double-breasted outfit the former First Lady had on November 22, 1963, when JFK was fatally shot during a motorcade in Dallas, Texas. Fox completed her look with white gloves, a short black wig, and a black handbag as she attended The Cursed Amulet’s Halloween party in New York City on October 30.

She later shared photos of her...

US semiconductor giant Nvidia has announced plans to supply more than 260,000 of its most advanced AI chips to the South Korean government and several of the country’s largest conglomerates, including Samsung Electronics, SK Group, Hyundai Motor Group, and Naver.

The deal cements Nvidia’s position at the heart of the global artificial intelligence boom, just days after it became the world’s first $5 trln company. For South Korea, the partnership marks a crucial step in President Lee Jae Myung’s efforts to establish the country as a leading AI hub and stimulate growth amid uncertainty caused by US tariffs.

More than 300 piles of human ashes have been discovered in a remote desert area outside Las Vegas, in what authorities are calling one of Nevada’s most disturbing cases of improper handling of human remains.

The discovery was made near the small town of Searchlight, about an hour from Las Vegas, on July 28. Investigators say the ashes no longer contain any identifiable information, leaving them unable to determine who they belonged to.

In August, investigators found pieces of cable ties commonly used by funeral homes to seal bags of ashes along with fragments of urns at the scene...

Uzbekistan will invest $100 mln to support startups focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and to introduce AI solutions across government institutions, the economy and social sectors.

Half of the funding will be used to integrate AI technologies into public administration, aiming to improve efficiency and enhance the quality of services provided to citizens. The remaining $50 mln will be channelled through the venture funds Fondlar Fondi and IT Park Ventures, which will finance promising AI-driven startups and innovative projects.

The Coordinating Commission for the Implementation of the Digital Uzbekistan 2030 Strategy will oversee the allocation of funds and ensure...

Uzbekistan’s national payment systems, Uzcard and Humo, have reported strong profit increases for the first nine months of 2025.

Uzcard recorded earnings of 930 bn soums ($77.5 mln), a 40.7% rise compared to the same period last year. Humo’s profits jumped by 87.7%, reaching 224 bn soums ($18.7 mln). In terms of profitability, Uzcard outperformed 31 of the country’s 35 banks, ranking behind only the National Bank, SQB, Hamkorbank and Kapitalbank.

It is worth noting that earlier this year, Humo became part of the Paynet Group following a $65 mln acquisition deal, which has since strengthened its position in...