President Mirziyoyev conferred Uzbekistan’s highest state honour, the Oliy Darajali Dustlik Order, on Prime Minister Modi in Tashkent. India and Uzbekistan upgraded relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership covering energy, trade, technology and uranium supply cooperation.

Russia says it is preparing large-scale retaliatory strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as both sides intensify long-range attacks. Previous Russian strikes on Ukrainian power plants caused widespread winter outages, raising concern about renewed disruption.

Floods in Nepal and Tibet have killed 750 people, with more than 3,000 missing as water levels continue rising. Authorities warn of further flooding, while rescuers cleared a key highway and Nepal requested specialized recovery equipment.

Pakistan suspended eight officials after a maternity ward fire killed 14 infants; one of 15 infants was saved. The prime minister called for criminal proceedings after reports cited missing fire procedures and training, with an air-conditioner spark suspected.

A Russian strike on an ammunition warehouse in Myla killed 38 people, with four missing and 20 injured, including two children. It is Russia’s deadliest attack on Ukraine this year, as energy disruptions raise concerns ahead of winter.

Russia is intensifying gray zone attacks across Europe as its war against Ukraine continues. NATO countries see increased hybrid tactics as a concern for European stability and defense.

Trump signed an executive order directing US maps to rename Lake Ontario, following the Gulf of Mexico’s renaming as Gulf of America. Critics describe it as a distraction from war and economic concerns, while Canada objects and Pew finds largely negative global ratings.

A rare clear-sky flood in Nepal killed hundreds and left thousands missing after a glacier and debris collapse formed a lake that burst. The Trishuli River rose nine meters in 30 minutes without typical warning signs, exposing detection gaps for sudden high-mountain floods.

Icelanders voted against pursuing European Union accession, RUV reported, with one constituency still pending but unable to change the result. The referendum capped debate since Iceland applied in 2009, focused on fishing waters, interest rates, sovereignty, and membership.