Plug Power Expands Global Hydrogen Portfolio with 2 GW Uzbekistan Project
Final investment decision is expected in late 2026
USA
China and US Reach Economic Consensus on TikTok, Tariffs and Rare Earths After Xi–Trump Talks
Beijing says both sides agreed on key trade issues, including TikTok and tariff reductions, as rare-earth export controls and port fees are paused for one year
Trump and Xi Seal One-Year Trade Pact as US Cuts China Tariffs to 47%
Taiwan was not raised during the discussions
U.S. to Reduce Troop Presence in Romania, Ending Brigade Rotations, Ministry Says
Leaving about 1,000 troops in the country as Washington shifts focus toward European self-defense and Indo-Pacific priorities
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
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
Uzbekistan Deepens Economic and Energy Cooperation with the United States
The meeting focused on advancing agreements reached during President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s September visit to Washington
US Envoys Visit Tashkent as Mirziyoyev Prepares for Washington C5+1 Summit
As part of their trip, Gor and Landau travelled to Samarkand
US Envoys in Tashkent to Discuss Critical Minerals, Energy and C5+1 Partnership
A key focus will be the upcoming 10th anniversary of the C5+1 diplomatic platform
Oil Prices Rise 2.5% After US Imposes Sanctions on Russia’s Rosneft and Lukoil
The UK imposed similar sanctions last week
U.S. Southern Command Chief Admiral Alvin Holsey to Step Down Early
Retiring Dec 12 amid Venezuela tensions; Pentagon shifts counter-narcotics lead to II MEF as scrutiny grows over Caribbean operations
Cincinnati Bengals Edge Steelers 31-30 as Joe Flacco Ends Losing Streak
Flacco led a final drive
CBP Intercepts Sailing Vessel with 13 Undocumented Migrants from Central Asia
The migrants were detained and handed over to HSI agents
India’s Foreign Policy: Multipolar Tilt, Non-Alignment and Realpolitik
Prof. Sudhanshu Tripathi argues New Delhi is pursuing strategic autonomy, balancing great powers via SCO, BRICS and issue-based alignments while guarding core interests
Trump Says US Aims to Help China Despite New Tariff Measures
His comments came as Washington prepares to introduce new tariffs
Trump’s Granddaughter Posts Golf Video Featuring Kazakh Rap Track
“1 on 1 with my Grandpa,” Kai captioned the post.
Trump Reignites Trade War With China
The measures will take effect on November 1
US Deploys 200 Troops to Israel to Support Gaza Ceasefire Monitoring
Some US personnel have already arrived in Israel
Qanot Sharq Seeks US Approval to Launch Uzbekistan’s First Private Transatlantic Flights
Qanot Sharq plans to operate charter services on demand
Uzbekistan and Amazon Kuiper Sign Agreement to Develop Satellite Internet
It will also accelerate the rollout of modern communication technologies
United Nations Plans 25% Peacekeeper Cut
The United States remains the UN’s largest contributor
Italy Protests US Move to Impose Heavy Tariffs on Pasta Imports
The move forms part of an investigation into alleged dumping practices
Sydney Sweeney and Lauren Sanchez Fuel Hollywood ‘Throuple’ Rumours
Their connection first surfaced in March