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US lawmakers urge Trump to convene leaders’ summit with Central Asian countries
Members of the US Congress have sent a letter to President Donald Trump recommending the organization of a summit in the “Central Asia–US” (C5+1) format. The letter highlights that the forum presents a unique opportunity to strengthen cooperation with Central Asia and advance US strategic interests in the region.
POLITICS
Religious scholar Mubasshir Ahmad decides not to appeal court ruling – lawyer
“I believe Mubasshir Ahmad has surrendered to ‘fate’ and no longer wishes to engage in further disputes,” said his lawyer in a comment to Kun.uz. On 8 October, Judge Bobur Rahimov found the scholar guilty on all three charges brought by the investigative authorities and sentenced him to 2.5 years in prison.
SOCIETY
“Don’t fly Wizness class” – Canadian musician releases song about Wizz Air incident involving Uzbek student
Canadian musician Dave Carroll has released a new song dedicated to Suhrob Ubaydullaev, an Uzbek student who was denied boarding by Wizz Air in 2023. The song, titled Don’t fly Wizness class, is accompanied by a music video. Carroll’s previous song once forced major airlines to rethink their approach to customer service. Earlier, Suhrob told Kun.uz how the incident had left him stranded abroad.
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Foreign Minister Saidov meets newly appointed envoys of Italy and Belgium
POLITICS | 19:06 / 12.01.2026
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Uzbekistan moves to raise gas production and maximize naphtha processing value
POLITICS | 19:04 / 12.01.2026
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Workplace accidents kill 248 people in Uzbekistan in 2025
SOCIETY | 19:01 / 12.01.2026
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Tourism operators to receive subsidies for attracting pilgrims from Malaysia and Indonesia
TOURISM | 16:17 / 12.01.2026
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Competition Committee acts against coordinated price increases in liquefied gas market
SOCIETY | 16:16 / 12.01.2026
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Tajikistan leads in medical travel to Uzbekistan, Afghanistan posts strongest growth
TOURISM | 15:51 / 12.01.2026
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Gov’t approves system for employer-funded student education and guaranteed hiring
SOCIETY | 15:23 / 12.01.2026
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Russian propagandist Solovyov calls for expanding “special military operations” beyond Ukraine to Central Asia and Armenia
SOCIETY | 14:31 / 12.01.2026
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Uzbekistan standardizes airport names under state language rules
SOCIETY | 13:46 / 12.01.2026
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Competition Committee links propane price rise to higher import share
SOCIETY | 13:03 / 12.01.2026
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Javokhir Sindarov named Uzbekistan’s Chess Player of the Year
SPORT | 12:16 / 12.01.2026
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Uzbekistan plans to boost passenger car production to nearly 1 million by 2030
SOCIETY | 11:53 / 12.01.2026