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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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Uzbekistan’s tourism exports hit $4.8 billion amid surge in visitor numbers
SOCIETY | 19:59 / 15.01.2026
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Uzbekistan begins first nationwide population and agricultural census
SOCIETY | 19:56 / 15.01.2026
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President Mirziyoyev criticizes Foreign Ministry for passive response to citizens’ rights violations abroad
POLITICS | 19:54 / 15.01.2026
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Uzbekistan records 15.1 million tons of municipal waste in 2025
SOCIETY | 19:41 / 15.01.2026
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Foreign Ministry comments on upcoming U.S. immigration visa restrictions for Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 19:35 / 15.01.2026
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EBRD backs $195 million solar project with battery storage in Uzbekistan
BUSINESS | 16:08 / 15.01.2026
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Emergency medical teams in Uzbekistan double in eight years as call volumes rise
SOCIETY | 16:05 / 15.01.2026
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Uzbekistan deploys Bayraktar UAV unit along state border
SOCIETY | 16:02 / 15.01.2026
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Central Bank revokes Yangi Bank’s license over capital shortfall
BUSINESS | 15:40 / 15.01.2026
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State Tax Committee clarifies turnover tax rules for self-employed taxi drivers
BUSINESS | 15:16 / 15.01.2026
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Uzhydromet warns of avalanche risk in mountain areas of six regions
SOCIETY | 15:08 / 15.01.2026
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Uzbekistan targets 20 percent cut in energy use by 2030
BUSINESS | 15:04 / 15.01.2026