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Dozens of soldiers were killed overnight in clashes along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border, officials from both sides confirmed on Sunday. The fighting is being described as the most serious since the Taliban took control of Kabul in 2021.

Pakistani military reported that 23 of its soldiers were killed, while the Taliban claimed nine deaths on its side. The renewed violence comes amid rising tensions following Islamabad’s demand that the Taliban act against militants it says are staging attacks in Pakistan from Afghan territory. Taliban denies the presence of Pakistani militants on its soil.

Both governments issued conflicting casualty figures. Pakistan...

A Russian e-commerce platform has purchased the government’s stake in UzPost, according to Gazeta.uz, which cited industry sources.

As of October 13, it remains unclear which Russian marketplace acquired the share in Uzbekistan’s postal operator. However, several reports indicate that Wildberries may have taken part in the privatisation.

Kursiv Uzbekistan has sent inquiries to the State Asset Management Agency (UzSAMA) and to Wildberries’ press office for clarification.

According to data from the Unified State Register of Enterprises (USREO) as of October 13, 100% of UzPost’s shares are now distributed among various shareholders, although no detailed breakdown has been disclosed.

For the first time in history, representatives of the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) have been appointed to FIFA committees, according to a statement from the UFA press service.

Uzbekistan has strengthened its cooperation with FIFA in recent years, hosting major international tournaments. In 2024, the country welcomed the Futsal World Cup for the first time, and in 2027, it will host the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

UFA First Vice President Ravshan Irmatov has been named Deputy Chair of the FIFA Committee on Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation in Football. The committee oversees the development of technological solutions such as VAR...

The Kyrgyz Ministry of Economy has called for increasing the level of capital investment in the country’s GDP, according to the National Development Program presented on October 10 at the 11th «Life in Kyrgyzstan» Conference.

The updated strategy outlines economic goals through 2030, following the current program that runs until 2026. The new framework aims to expand the national economy by 1.7 times within six years, requiring an annual growth rate of 6–7%. Between 2014 and 2019, Kyrgyzstan’s GDP grew at an average of 4.2% per year.

Officials noted that unlocking the investment potential of the economy will be...

China’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $16.5 bn in September, reaching $3.339 trillion — the highest level since November 2015, according to the People’s Bank of China.

Reserves Continue to Grow

This marks the eleventh consecutive month of growth in the country’s gold and foreign currency holdings. The volume of gold reserves increased to 74.06 mln ounces, with their total value climbing to $283.3 billion.

Currency Trends

Over the same period, the yuan strengthened against the U.S. dollar by 0.1%, while the greenback’s position relative to other major currencies remained largely unchanged.

The steady rise in reserves reflects Beijing’s ongoing efforts to stabilize the national currency...

Oscar-winning American actress Diane Keaton has died at the age of 79 in California, her family confirmed. The cause of death has not been disclosed.

Career Beginnings

Born in Los Angeles in 1946, Keaton studied acting in New York at the Neighborhood Playhouse and began her career on Broadway, appearing in Hair and later in Play It Again, Sam. Her performance earned her a Tony Award nomination.

Film Career

Keaton achieved international recognition for her role in Woody Allen’s Annie Hall (1977), which earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress. She also starred in The Godfather trilogy directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

Her other notable...

Tajikistan and Russia have agreed on a detailed roadmap to expand cooperation in the transport sector over the next five years. The agreement was reached during President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Dushanbe, signaling a new stage in bilateral infrastructure development.

The roadmap, signed by Tajikistan’s Transport Minister Azim Ibrohim and Russia’s Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin, outlines steps to boost freight movement, enhance connectivity, and modernize transport systems between the two countries.

One of the main priorities is to increase cargo volumes across rail and road routes while testing multimodal delivery models to optimize logistics efficiency.

The plan also...

Turkmenistan has signed a new agreement with UNICEF to purchase vaccines and immunization supplies for the period 2026–2028. The deal underscores the country’s long-term commitment to strengthening its public health system.

The signing ceremony took place on October 10 at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, coinciding with the National Day of Healthcare Workers, according to the country’s International Information Center.

UNICEF Representative in Turkmenistan Jalpa Ratna said the agreement reflects the government’s consistent investment in building a sustainable and resilient healthcare system.

Since 2006, Turkmenistan has been financing vaccine procurement through UNICEF, with annual purchases exceeding $17 mln...

Overnight clashes have reignited long-simmering tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Afghan forces reportedly struck several Pakistani military positions, which Kabul claims were used to launch drone attacks and support ISIS operations inside Afghanistan.

Afghan officials said the offensive was a response to repeated violations of the country’s airspace and recent airstrikes carried out by Pakistan. The Ministry of Defense in Kabul described the assault as a «retaliatory operation» that was «successfully completed.»

Pakistan has yet to issue an official statement. However, according to Geo News, Pakistani forces have since taken control of 19 Afghan border posts in response to the...

The European Union has accused Tajikistan of failing to comply with its obligations under the Rome Statute by not enforcing the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In a statement, the EU said that as a member of the ICC, Tajikistan was required to cooperate with the Court’s decisions. «The EU continues to support the ICC’s investigations in Ukraine and calls on all countries to ensure full cooperation,» the message said.

The ICC issued arrest warrants for Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova in March 2023. Both are accused of involvement in the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia from territories occupied during the war.

The criticism...

Norwegian officials are investigating a potential leak from the Nobel Peace Prize Committee after an unusual surge in online betting accurately predicted the 2025 laureate just hours before the official announcement.

Bets on Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado spiked on the Polymarket gambling platform shortly after midnight Thursday, Norwegian time — soaring from 3.75% to 72.8% within two hours. Hours later, Machado was officially awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her pro-democracy activism in Venezuela, becoming the country’s first recipient of the honor.

«It seems we have been prey to a criminal actor who wants to earn money on...

The rise of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, the process of turning physical assets like property, bonds, and commodities into blockchain-based tokens—has sparked new opportunities for global finance. But industry leaders warn that innovation without proper oversight could lead to widespread fraud and loss of trust.

In an opinion piece for Cointelegraph, Vincent Kadar, CEO of Polymath, said that recent scandals, including a Detroit firm selling tokenized real estate it didn’t actually own, highlight the urgent need for regulatory guardrails.

«Tokenization doesn’t guarantee transparency or investor protection,» Kadar wrote. «Bad actors can move as fast as...

Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek has urged regulators to launch a full investigation into cryptocurrency exchanges following a record-breaking $20 Bn in liquidations that wiped out traders’ positions within 24 hours — the largest loss in crypto history.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Marszalek questioned whether major exchanges had slowed trading, mispriced assets or failed to maintain fair market practices during the crash.

«Regulators should look into exchanges that had the most liquidations,» he said, calling for a «thorough review of fairness and compliance.»

According to data from CoinGlass, Hyperliquid led with...

Uzbekistan will transform 33 cities and districts into model urban areas as part of its «New Uzbekistan» initiative. According to a presidential decree signed by Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the government will allocate 7 trln soums ($576.5 mln) from the state budget to support the large-scale modernisation programme.

Of this funding, 2.3 trln soums ($189.4 mln) will go to towns and settlements that will receive the official status of New Uzbekistan. Each designated area will be granted 100 bn soums ($8.2 mln) for infrastructure and social improvements. In addition, they will receive $100 mln in financing from the Islamic...

Uztemiryulkonteyner JSC has completed another stage of multimodal cargo deliveries to Eastern Europe, advancing its strategy to expand container transport along the Uzbekistan–Europe route.

The company dispatched urea containers from the Sergeli logistics centre to Italian, Greek and Bulgarian seaports. The 39-container train is travelling via the CASCA+ route, transiting through the port of Poti in Georgia before reaching Burgas (Bulgaria), Piraeus (Greece), and Naples and La Spezia (Italy). Average transit time is around 25 to 30 days.

These shipments enhance Uzbekistan’s export capacity and promote sustainable logistics cooperation with European partners. The project aims to make Uzbek goods...

Ms Uno Kimi, Second Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Uzbekistan, visited remote areas of Karakalpakstan to meet residents whose lives have improved under the UNDP project «Supporting Self-Reliance through Climate-Resilient Agriculture in the Aral Sea Region», funded by Japan.

«I am delighted to see how the project has changed people’s lives for the better. We look forward to continuing our cooperation,» said Ms Uno Kimi.

During her meeting with Mr Farkhod Ermanov, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Karakalpakstan, both sides praised the project’s impact and reaffirmed cooperation.

Clean Water...

Figure skaters from Uzbekistan took part in the Pyongyang International Festival, held in the North Korean capital on October 7 and 8, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

The festival brought together athletes from China, North Korea, Russia and Uzbekistan, celebrating international friendship through sport. At the end of the event, all participants received diplomas in recognition of their performances.

Participants and Guests

While KCNA did not disclose the names of the Uzbek skaters, it reported that Russia was represented by Veronika Yametova, Eduard Karartinyan, Makary Solodnikov and others. The festival was also attended by...

Kai Madison Trump, granddaughter of the US President Donald Trump, has gone viral after posting a short video of her grandfather playing golf, set to a track by Kazakh rapper Skriptonit.

The clip, featuring part of Skriptonit’s song Don’t Relax, quickly gained traction online, amassing more than 130,000 likes within 24 hours.

«1 on 1 with my Grandpa,» Kai captioned the post.

Social media users from Kazakhstan and...

Telegram has rolled out a major update that introduces live comments and reactions in group calls, private notes for contacts, birthday suggestions, and new profile colour options for Premium users, alongside enhancements for AI bots and blockchain-based gifts.

Live Comments and Reactions in Calls

Users in group calls and video chats can now send short comments or emoji reactions directly within the call interface. The temporary messages appear briefly on screen, allowing participants to respond or show appreciation without interrupting the discussion. The feature is currently available in groups with fewer than 1,000 members.

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Bitcoin, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, extended its losses on Friday following fresh tensions in the US–China trade dispute.

President Donald Trump announced a sharp escalation in trade measures, saying tariffs on Chinese exports to the United States would rise to 100%. He also introduced export restrictions on «any and all critical software» in response to Beijing’s recent limits on the export of rare earth minerals vital to technology and manufacturing sectors.

The announcement unsettled global investors, with the benchmark S&P 500 Index sliding more than 2% as traders reacted to fears of a renewed...

US President Donald Trump has reignited the trade war with China, abruptly ending a fragile truce between the world’s two largest economies, Reuters reports. The move came after Beijing expanded export controls on rare earth elements crucial to global technology production.

White House announced a sweeping set of trade measures on Friday, including a 100% tariff on Chinese exports bound for the U.S. and new restrictions on «all critical software» exports from America. The measures will take effect on November 1, just days before existing tariff relief expires.

Speaking to reporters, Trump hinted that his long-anticipated meeting with...

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, released a statement on social media platform X thanking Donald Trump, the American people, and democratic nations worldwide for their support in her country’s ongoing struggle for democracy.

«This immense recognition of the struggle of all Venezuelans is an impetus to complete our task: achieving freedom,» Machado wrote. «We are on the threshold of victory, and today more than ever we count on President Trump, the people of the United States, the people of Latin America, and the democratic nations...

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has urged members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to unite in supporting infrastructure projects in Afghanistan, highlighting the country’s stability as vital to regional security.

Speaking at the CIS Heads of State Summit, Mirziyoyev proposed coordinated investments to help rebuild Afghanistan’s economy and improve connectivity across Central Asia. He also called for stronger cooperation among CIS diplomatic and intelligence agencies to address shared security challenges.

The appeal follows the «Moscow format» talks on Afghanistan held on October 7, where the Taliban’s acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi urged global recognition of their government...

Solana is rapidly emerging as the next major player in corporate crypto adoption, following the lead of Bitcoin and Ethereum treasury models that have fuelled stock rallies and institutional investment.

According to CoinGecko data, public companies now hold 2.46% of Solana’s supply, nearly $3 bn worth of SOL, as part of their digital asset treasuries (DATs). Firms such as Forward Industries, DeFi Development Corp (DFDV), Upexi, and Sharps Technology have accumulated millions of SOL in recent months.

The Solana treasury boom mirrors strategies used by Bitcoin and Ether treasuries, but with a unique twist: companies are not only holding...