The UK urged Sudan’s warring parties to protect civilians, allow humanitarian aid to reach those in need and pursue diplomacy instead of continued war. It also called for an end to external support sustaining the conflict.
Chilean senator Juan Luis Castro said around 450,000 people are waiting for surgery, with an average wait of a year and a half. He also criticized a 14.4% budget cut for the Ricarte Soto Law.
UK businesses developing quantum technologies will receive a share of £50 million. Projects include tools to locate railway faults, portable eye scanners and mobile quantum radio systems.
The UK government and UKHospitality have announced a commitment from major hospitality businesses to provide 100,000 paid jobs over three years for young people aged 18–24 who are not in education, employment or training.
On March 26, Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov in Ashgabat. Saidov was in the city to attend a ministerial meeting in the Central Asia–European Union format.
The 16th Universiade and Spartakiad, titled “Turkmenistan — the Land of Health and Inspiration,” opened at the Turkmen State Institute of Physical Education and Sports.
Ashgabat may be declared the cultural capital of the countries of the Islamic world in 2028. The head of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, Salim Al Malik, said the proposal was being considered.
South Korea’s Foreign Ministry has opened a body to coordinate preparations for the first Central Asia–Republic of Korea summit. The meeting is planned for Seoul on September 16–17, 2026.
A cross-border trade centre will open during Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s state visit to Uzbekistan. The visit will also include the seventh Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia.
Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia in Baku. He called for ministerial-level transport dialogue and proposed a network of young Ambassadors of Trust.
Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Google Chrome versions for Windows, Mac and Linux. Google’s security bulletin provides information on fixes.
France’s ANSSI has reported multiple vulnerabilities in IBM products. It recommends consulting IBM security bulletins published from 8 to 15 October 2026 to obtain fixes.
France’s National Agency for the Security of Information Systems reported multiple vulnerabilities in the Ubuntu Linux kernel. It recommends checking Ubuntu security bulletins for fixes.
France’s National Agency for the Security of Information Systems has reported multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office. It advised users to consult Microsoft’s security bulletins for fixes.
France and Germany have agreed on a common approach to the future of Europe’s automotive industry. They propose measures to encourage investment, research and vehicle production in Europe.
France’s National Cybersecurity Agency has warned of multiple vulnerabilities in the Red Hat Linux kernel. Affected products include various versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CodeReady Linux Builder.
France and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region will invest €300 million in transport infrastructure for the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The funding will support railways, roads, cable lifts and cycling routes.
France will pay more than €5.04 billion to farmers under the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy. The advance payments are intended to support farm finances after drought and summer heat.
Belarusian MP Anzhelika Kurchak has proposed exempting pregnant women from work to attend mandatory medical examinations. She plans to initiate an amendment to the Labour Code.
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