A recent decision by Azerbaijani authorities regarding a standardized school uniform—aligned with the principles of secular education—has sparked debate both within the country and abroad. Amidst protests against restrictions on wearing the hijab in schools, various politicians and public figures have voiced their positions. Their assessments have been sharply divided: some cite a violation of the right to education, while others point to the need to protect the state's secular nature and warn against attempts to politicize religious issues.

Idris Israilov, a native of Chechnya, has been appointed chairman of the garrison military court in the Russian-controlled part of the Zaporizhzhia region. His appointment was formalized by a decree from Vladimir Putin on October 12, according to the Chechen state news agency Grozny-Inform.

On the morning of October 14, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported shooting down 902 Ukrainian drones overnight. Southern regions—including Krasnodar Krai, Stavropol Krai, and the Rostov and Volgograd regions—were among the areas targeted.

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov condemned missile strikes by the Yemeni Houthi movement (Ansar Allah) on Riyadh’s airport, which, according to his information, resulted in civilian deaths and injuries to over 300 people. The regional leader wrote about this on his Telegram channel, noting that the casualties included pilgrims from other countries en route to Mecca.