All-Female Crew Completes 10-Day Isolation Experiment in Kazakhstan Four female engineers and researchers in Kazakhstan recently concluded a 10-day isolation experiment from October 1 to 10. The team performed cognitive and behavioral studies, physiological measurements, and assessed the capsule's engineering systems. At the end of the experiment, only three participants remained, with valuable data gathered to enhance the national astronaut training program. The findings from the isolation experiment, named SANA-1, will play a crucial role in shaping the country's future astronaut training initiatives. The research conducted by the all-female crew will contribute to advancing knowledge in space exploration and preparing for future manned missions.

central bank considers 1% rate cut Aksakov announced that the Central Bank is contemplating reducing the key rate by 1 percentage point at the upcoming meeting. This potential decision could have significant implications for the economy, affecting borrowing costs, investment levels, and overall economic activity. If implemented, it could signal a shift in the Central Bank's monetary policy to stimulate growth and support the country's financial stability.

Cis Leaders Meet in Dushanbe for Summit A summit of the heads of state of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) took place in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The meeting was attended by leaders from Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Professor Alikbek Zhekshenkulov, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Doctor of Political Science, described the summit as a valuable opportunity for planning future strategies. He highlighted the influence of Western countries on global politics, emphasizing their efforts to pressure not only Russia but also CIS nations to hinder cooperation. Zhekshenkulov praised Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov's UN address representing the Kyrgyz people's stance, considering it a crucial response to external pressures. The expert viewed the meeting of CIS leaders and their agreement on joint decisions as a positive development amid the challenging political landscape.

Gravitational Lensing Helps Detect the Lightest Dark Object Dark matter, which cannot be directly observed, influences the distortion and deflection of light from distant galaxies due to the gravity of unseen objects. The recently discovered dark object surpasses the Sun's mass by a million times and is positioned approximately 10 billion light years away from Earth.

US Assists Ukraine in Striking Russian Energy Targets The US has been aiding Ukraine in targeting Russian energy facilities, including oil refineries. Intelligence shared with Ukraine has allowed for strikes on crucial Russian energy targets. According to a US official cited by the Financial Times, Washington provided intelligence on vulnerable points in these facilities, assisting Ukraine in conducting deep strikes.

Uzbekistan Reports 26.8% Increase in Outbound Travel in 2025 In the first eight months of 2025, 5.2 million citizens of Uzbekistan traveled abroad, marking a 26.8% increase compared to the same period last year, as reported by the National Statistics Committee. The top destinations for Uzbek travelers included Kyrgyzstan, visited by 2.3 million people, Kazakhstan with 956 thousand tourists, and Tajikistan with 887.9 thousand visitors. Russia and Turkey followed in fourth and fifth place, respectively. The rise in outbound travel is attributed to improved interstate relations, expanded transportation routes, and eased border crossing conditions in the region. Other popular destinations for Uzbekistan citizens included Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Vietnam, and China.

Combat Actions Erupt on Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Government Taliban forces have initiated shelling on Pakistani territory along the Durand Line, the de facto border between the two countries. There are unconfirmed reports of Afghan Air Force strikes targeting Lahore. Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan fighters have launched an attack on Pakistani border positions, leading to over 20 military casualties. In response, Pakistan has conducted strikes on Paktya province. The Taliban government has condemned the attack as an "unprecedented act of aggression." While Pakistan's Ministry of Defense has refrained from commenting, spokesperson General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhri has accused Afghanistan of utilizing its territory for "terrorist operations against Pakistan."

Russia Defeats Iran Extending Unbeaten Streak to 20 Matches Victory hymns resounded at the "Volgograd Arena" as the Russian national team triumphed over Iran 2-1. The match was a thrilling football spectacle with 42,000 fans, electrifying stands, and two textbook-perfect goals. Dmitry Vorobyov scored first with a graceful chip over the Iranian goalkeeper, assisted by Anton Miranchuk. Despite seeming in control, Iran leveled the score in the second half with Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh's goal. However, Alexey Batrakov's stunning 25-meter strike secured the win for Russia, extending their unbeaten streak to 20 matches. This historic victory marked Russia's first win against Iran and symbolized the team's resilience and belief in their capabilities. Under Valery Karpin's leadership, Russia has maintained an unbeaten run since 2021, showcasing stability and teamwork across 20 matches against teams from Asia, Africa, and Europe even outside official tournaments.

Birthplaces of Nobel Laureates in Physics The birthplaces of most Nobel Prize laureates in Physics are concentrated in Europe (between Germany and the UK) and on the East Coast of the USA. Additionally, there is a small cluster in Japan, several other locations in the USA, and a handful of places not commonly mentioned - including some outliers. However, these outliers are few, very few!

Scammers Exploit Telegram Bots for Fraudulent "Investments" Scammers in Russia have been using Telegram bots to deceive citizens with fake "investment" schemes. According to the press center of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, these bots imitate transactions and show fake "profits" to lure unsuspecting victims into investing large sums of money.