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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will publicly denounce leaders of countries that recently recognised Palestinian statehood when he addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday.

Speaking at Ben Gurion Airport before flying to the US, Netanyahu accused world leaders of «rewarding murderers» by extending recognition to Palestine.

«At the UN, I will tell our truth – the truth of Israel’s citizens, the truth of our soldiers,» he said. «I will condemn those leaders who, instead of condemning the murderers, rapists and burners of children, want to give...

Billionaire investor Bill Gates executed more than $4 bn (£2.9 bn) in stock trades during the second quarter, significantly reshaping the holdings of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, according to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The filings show Gates boosted his stake in Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway while trimming his exposure to Microsoft, the company he co-founded.

Big Bet on Berkshire Hathaway

Gates purchased 6.95 mln Class B shares of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B) in the quarter ending June 30, increasing his stake by 40.5%. The additional shares, valued at $3.43 bn...

Negotiators at the United Nations climate summit are racing against time to finalise an agreement, with deep divisions emerging over whether to commit to a global phase-out of fossil fuels.

Talks stretched late into the night as delegates from nearly 200 countries debated language on energy transition, climate finance, and adaptation measures. While many European and small island states are pushing for a firm timetable to end reliance on coal, oil and gas, several major producers remain opposed.

«The science is clear — without an orderly exit from fossil fuels, the world will not meet the...

Former MLS midfielder Mateusz Klich has delivered sharp criticism of Inter Miami, calling his experience at the club «a disaster» and claiming Lionel Messi’s family exerts total control.

Speaking on Polish show Foot Truck, the Cracovia player said,

«I do not recommend Miami as long as Messi is there. People are leaving, including coaches and physiotherapists. The organizational situation is poor, and Messi’s father is running the club. Everyone speaks Spanish, and nothing can happen without their consent.»

Klich’s remarks contrast with Messi’s own image in Florida, where the Argentine star appears content and...

The latest delays in NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon, have reignited a wave of conspiracy theories online. From claims that the original Apollo landings were faked to speculation about hidden alien evidence, space agencies and private companies alike continue to face scrutiny from skeptics.

Some critics point to the Trump administration’s push for renewed lunar missions as a possible attempt to «reveal truths» about extraterrestrial life — a claim dismissed by scientists as unfounded. At the same time, billionaire-led ventures such as Jeff Bezos’s high-profile spaceflights are hailed as groundbreaking achievements by supporters...

Moderna has opened its first UK manufacturing facility for mRNA vaccines, with chief executive Stephane Bancel praising Britain as «a country that still believes in vaccination.»

The £1bn investment includes the new Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre (MITC) at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire. The site will be able to produce up to 100 mln doses annually, rising to 250 mln in a pandemic, and create around 150 highly skilled jobs.

Bancel’s comments come amid growing anti-vaccine rhetoric in the United States, where President Donald Trump’s administration and health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have promoted...

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been formally recognised for scoring his 100th goal for the club.

The Portuguese midfielder reached the milestone with the opening strike in United’s 2-1 Premier League victory over Chelsea last weekend, becoming only the 23rd player in the club’s history to achieve triple figures.

On Wednesday, director of football Jason Wilcox presented Fernandes with framed artwork during a gathering at Carrington, attended by teammates and staff.

«This is just a small presentation of recognition to Bruno, our captain,» Wilcox said. «He’s scored 100 goals for Manchester United, which is...

In September, Tashkent hosted the VII International Conference on the Capital Market of Uzbekistan, one of the country’s key financial events. The forum brought together regulators, exchange representatives, issuers and international experts.

Speakers included Vyacheslav Pak, First Deputy Director of the National Agency of Prospective Projects, George Paresishvili, the then Chairman of the Republican Stock Exchange, and Farrukh Karabayev, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the National Association of Investment Institutions. Also speaking was Anton Andrenko, Director of Belarusian firm “Avangard Leasing” CJSC and founder of “Asset leasing and finance” LLC in Uzbekistan.

“Asset leasing” encouraged the regulator...

During his visit to the United States, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev inaugurated the International Business Marathon of Compatriots. The initiative was announced at his meeting with Uzbek nationals and students studying in the US under the El-yurt umidi foundation’s scholarship programme.

The project is designed to serve as a platform connecting young people with successful entrepreneurs from among the Uzbek diaspora abroad. At the meeting, the president discussed ongoing reforms in Uzbekistan and underlined the role of the diaspora in promoting these changes.

Participants put forward proposals aimed at strengthening trade, attracting investment, advancing science and education...

Dominick Reyes is set on re-entering the light heavyweight title picture after enduring a difficult spell that saw him lose four consecutive bouts, including a razor-thin defeat in a championship fight several years ago. Recently, the American has staged a comeback with knockout victories over top contenders, bringing his record to 15 wins and 4 losses, with nine victories inside the UFC.

Across the cage will be Carlos Ulberg, who carries a 12-1 record and an impressive 8-1 tally in the UFC. The New Zealander is riding an eight-fight winning streak that includes victories over a former champion and...

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has forecast average economic growth of 6.1% across Central Asia in 2025, according to its latest Regional Economic Prospects report. Bank’s projection covers Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

The Bank attributes this performance to strong industrial output, resilient domestic demand, rising real wages, investment flows and continued remittance growth. For 2026, the outlook remains positive though growth is expected to ease to 5.2%. Main risks include volatility in commodity markets, dependence on remittances and heavy reliance on Russian and Chinese demand.

Uzbekistan: services and manufacturing drive...

Electronic music legend Jean-Michel Jarre will give a landmark performance at Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on November 1, 2025. The one-off show, organised with the Uzbekistan Culture Development Foundation, will mark Jarre’s first visit to the country and transform the UNESCO World Heritage site with an immersive display of sound, light and architecture.

The concert will coincide with the 43rd UNESCO General Conference, being hosted in Samarkand for the first time in four decades outside Paris. A UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for many years, Jarre said his performance would honour the city’s historic role as a meeting point of cultures.

PlayStation has confirmed that its long-awaited Marvel’s Wolverine video game will be released in Autumn 2026. The title is being developed by Insomniac Games, a studio within Sony Interactive Entertainment, in collaboration with Marvel Games.

The first trailer was unveiled on September 24, during PlayStation’s «State of Play» showcase. It featured Liam McIntyre as Logan, giving fans a glimpse of the iconic hero’s claws in action in a violent and uncompromising preview.

According to the developers, the game is designed to capture «the ultimate Wolverine fantasy,» combining fast and ferocious combat with cinematic action sequences and a narrative that...

The Centre for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR) has released an analytical review of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, climate risks and decarbonisation strategies in Uzbekistan. The study evaluates current dynamics and long-term scenarios for low-carbon development.

Climate Risks and Global Context

Global emissions reached 53 bn tonnes in 2023, 15.6% above 2010 levels. In Central Asia, climate change has already cut annual per capita GDP growth by 1–2 percentage points. Over two decades, average temperatures have risen by 1.5°C while water flows in the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers have declined by 30% and 10% respectively. Climate-related risks...

China announced fresh climate commitments at a UN summit on September 24, pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 7%-10% from their peak by 2035. President Xi Jinping made the announcement via video link from Beijing, adding that the country would expand wind and solar capacity sixfold within the next decade, raising non-fossil fuels to over 30% of domestic energy use.

The pledge marked the first time the world’s largest emitter promised an actual reduction rather than slowing growth, though observers said the target was weaker than expected. Environmental groups had hoped for a 30% cut in line with...

A gunman opened fire on a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas early on September 24, killing a detainee and critically injuring two others before taking his own life. Officials said the shooter, identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, attacked the building from a nearby rooftop.

Attack on ICE Facility

According to the Department of Homeland Security, Jahn fired indiscriminately, including at a van in the building’s secure entryway where the victims were struck. FBI investigators described the incident as an «act of targeted violence.» A review of evidence revealed an ideological motive, with one...

Rihanna has announced the birth of her daughter, Rocki Irish Mayers, sharing the news and the first photo of her newborn on Wednesday.

The image posted on her social media shows the 37-year-old singer and beauty entrepreneur holding her baby girl. Rocki, born on September 13, is Rihanna’s third child with rapper A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers.

Rocki Irish Mayers
Sept 13 2025
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— Rihanna (@rihanna) September 24, 2025

Another picture revealed by the star featured two tiny pink boxing gloves tied with long ribbons.

The couple first revealed they were expecting...

Kyrgyzstan’s futsal national team has booked its place in the 2026 AFC Asian Cup after a decisive 3–2 victory over Uzbekistan in the final qualifying match in Bishkek.

Maksat Alimov, Samat Janat uulu, and Kairat Kubanychov scored for the home side, sealing a third consecutive win in the qualifying stage.

With a perfect record of 9 points from three matches, Kyrgyzstan topped their group and advanced to the Asian Cup finals, set to take place in Indonesia from January 27 to February 7, 2026.

Earlier in the qualifiers, Kyrgyzstan defeated East Timor 9–1 and overcame Palestine 2–1, marking a...

Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend this year’s United Nations General Assembly, marking another sign of his retreat from international travel. Instead, Premier Li Qiang is representing Beijing at the high-profile gathering, where he has announced a significant shift in China’s trade policy.

Li told delegates that China will no longer seek the benefits reserved for developing countries in global trade negotiations — a move seen as symbolic of the country’s growing economic clout. The announcement comes amid tense U.S.-China relations and stalled trade talks, with a possible Xi–Trump meeting expected at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South...

Independent United Nations experts have called on UEFA and FIFA to suspend Israel from all international football competitions, citing alleged human rights violations in Gaza.

In a joint statement, three UN special rapporteurs and members of the Working Group on Business and Human Rights argued that excluding Israel would be consistent with precedents such as Russia’s suspension following its invasion of Ukraine. They stressed that any measures should target the state, not individual players.

The appeal comes amid mounting international pressure. Former French footballer Eric Cantona also demanded Israel’s exclusion at a recent event in London, accusing football authorities...

Claudia Cardinale, one of the most celebrated stars of European cinema in the 1960s and 1970s, has died at the age of 87. The actress passed away on 23 September in Nemours, France, according to her family, who confirmed she was surrounded by loved ones.

Cardinale, born in Tunis in 1938 to Sicilian parents, rose to international prominence with a string of acclaimed performances that helped define an era of filmmaking. She is best remembered for her roles in Federico Fellini’s 8½, Luchino Visconti’s The Leopard, Sergio Leone’s Once Upon a Time in the West, and Blake Edwards’ The Pink...

On September 23 witnesses spotted Jackie Chan at Almaty Airport, where the 71-year-old actor and martial arts legend was photographed shortly after landing.

According to local reports, Chan was greeted by representatives of Salem Entertainment, a Kazakh media company known for producing hit series such as 5:32, Black Yard and Sheker. While the purpose of his visit has not yet been revealed, Kazakh film critic Karim Kadyrbayev announced on social media that he will soon share details of a project in which the global film star will take part.

Uzbekistan and the United States have signed a memorandum of cooperation in nuclear energy, the US Embassy in Tashkent has reported.

The document was signed by Brent Christensen, US Deputy Secretary of State for Arms Control, and Muzaffar Madrakhimov, Uzbekistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister. The agreement will form a foundation for collaboration between nuclear specialists from both countries.

«This is in line with President Trump’s decree aimed at helping the American nuclear sector remain competitive on the global market,» Christensen said at the signing.

Earlier this year President Donald Trump approved a package of measures designed...

Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Transport has announced that Tashkent will receive 200 new electric buses from the Chinese manufacturer Yutong by the end of September. Of these, 100 have already been delivered to the city’s depots.

The vehicles were supplied from the Chinese county of Khorgos and transported via Kazakhstan. The fleet renewal programme is being carried out with the backing of Uzpromstroybank and China’s Eximbank.

Tashkent has been using Yutong electric buses since 2022, when an initial batch of 20 vehicles was purchased for city routes. The latest deliveries mark a major step in the capital’s efforts to modernise...