Sunken City of the Great Silk Road Found at the Bottom of Issyk-Kul Lake A joint expedition of Russian and Kyrgyz scientists has unearthed a medieval Muslim necropolis and remnants of structures at the bottom of Issyk-Kul Lake. The exploration, conducted in autumn 2025 near the ancient Toru-Aygyr complex, revealed artifacts like ceramics and bricks, providing evidence of a significant settlement on the Great Silk Road that was submerged by the lake's waters. The discovery confirms the historical importance of the location, shedding light on the ancient trade route and cultural exchanges that occurred in the region. This finding offers valuable insights into the past, highlighting the intersection of different civilizations along the Silk Road and the impact of natural changes over time on human settlements.

Nobel laureate James Watson, Co-Discoverer of DNA Structure, Dies at 99 American biologist James Watson, known for decoding the structure of DNA with Francis Crick in 1953, has passed away at the age of 99 in the USA. Their groundbreaking discovery of the double helix model of DNA earned them the Nobel Prize in 1962. Following his pivotal role in the Human Genome Project, Watson's legacy was overshadowed by controversial remarks linking intelligence to race. Consequently, he was stripped of all his honorary titles in 2019, marking a significant tarnish on his scientific reputation.

Virgin Australia Plane Catches Fire After Landing in Brisbane Immediately after landing in Brisbane, a Virgin Australia plane experienced a fire incident, reportedly caused by a brake system fire. Emergency services responded to flight VA454 from Darwin, and multiple airport firefighting teams were dispatched to put out the fire on the Boeing 737-800. Fortunately, all 178 passengers and crew members onboard the aircraft escaped unharmed, and the situation was brought under control without injuries reported. The incident highlights the swift response of emergency services and airport firefighting teams in managing the situation effectively to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

Kazakhstani Products to Reach 341,000 Shelves in China through Cooperation Kazakhstani producers are set to have their products featured on 341,000 stores within ChinaCoop, a Chinese cooperative network, following a collaboration between QazTrade and the National Cooperative Association of Kazakhstan. The announcement was made during the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai. The initial offerings from Kazakhstan will include honey, kumis, shubat, and confectionery, with plans for these products to be made available on shelves across China. ChinaCoop boasts an impressive annual turnover exceeding 7 trillion yuan, providing a significant opportunity for Kazakh businesses to establish a foothold in the Chinese market through this partnership. Marketing research has been conducted, and trial shipments are already in progress to facilitate this expansion.

Nebenzia and Waltz: Meeting on UN Resolution for Gaza Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzia, recently met with his American counterpart, Mike Waltz, to discuss the UN resolution project regarding international security forces in Gaza. Nebenzia described the meeting as a casual conversation about various topics, including the American initiative, which he found to be thought-provoking. The meeting between Nebenzia and Waltz marked their first encounter since Waltz assumed his position as the US Permanent Representative to the UN. Nebenzia expressed contentment with the discussions, highlighting the success of their dialogue on the UN resolution for Gaza during this diplomatic engagement.

Two Individuals in Black Masks Rob House in Moscow District Two individuals wearing black masks committed a robbery in the village of Belovodskoye, Moscow District. On November 2, 2025, a citizen born in 1957 alerted the Moscow District Internal Affairs Department about the incident. The perpetrators forcefully entered the house at 8:30 p.m., used a metallic object, and stole a Samsung television before fleeing the scene. Following the report, a criminal case was launched under Article 207 of the Criminal Code for "Robbery." Law enforcement officers identified the suspects as individuals born in 1996 and 1994. Both have been apprehended and placed in temporary detention in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code. The investigation into the robbery is currently ongoing to gather more evidence and information about the crime.

Trump Plans Visit to India in 2026 Donald Trump has announced his upcoming visit to India in 2026, following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit plan was revealed by Trump, who described Modi as a close friend and expressed eagerness to work out the visit's specifics. This announcement emerges against the backdrop of ongoing trade negotiations between the two nations, despite the US imposing 50% tariffs on Indian products. Additionally, the USA and India have recently entered a new 10-year military cooperation agreement, indicating the evolving dynamics of their bilateral relations.

Uzbekistan Concludes WTO Accession Talks with Canada and Panama Uzbekistan has successfully concluded negotiations on market access for goods and services with Canada and Panama, marking a significant step in its accession process to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The signing of protocols during the 11th Working Party meeting on Uzbekistan's WTO accession was announced by Azizbek Urunov, the president's representative on WTO matters, who highlighted the importance of this milestone in preparing the country for WTO membership. The recent agreements with Canada and Panama add to Uzbekistan's list of successful negotiations with countries like the US, China, UK, and the European Union. With talks completed with 31 nations and pending agreements with three more, Uzbekistan is on track to finalize its accession process and become a full-fledged WTO member by the organization's 14th Ministerial Conference scheduled for March 2026.

Elena Rybakina Advances to WTA Finals Semifinals with Third Victory Ranked sixth globally, Elena Rybakina achieved her third triumph in the WTA Finals group stage in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, by defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova (10th WTA) with a score of 6-4, 6-4. The match lasted 1 hour and 13 minutes, during which Rybakina served six aces, committed two double faults, and successfully converted three out of four break points. With this victory, she made history as the first Kazakh female tennis player to reach the singles semifinals of the WTA Finals. Having previously defeated players from Poland and the USA, Rybakina's semifinal opponent will be determined later following Madison Keys' withdrawal due to injury, with Ekaterina Alexandrova stepping in as a replacement.

Bus with Barcelona Fans Catches Fire in Belgium Fans heading to the Champions League match against Brugge had to evacuate a burning bus, using scarves to shield their faces. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. Police took action by apprehending a fan responsible for igniting fireworks on the bus.