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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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Inflation in Uzbekistan slows to 7.3 percent in 2025
SOCIETY | 16:17 / 01.01.2026
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Citizens gain access to breakdown of budget spending funded by their income, land, and property taxes
BUSINESS | 16:00 / 01.01.2026
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Uzbekistan repatriates two stranded citizens from Poland
SOCIETY | 15:55 / 01.01.2026
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Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia expand labor migration cooperation
POLITICS | 15:45 / 01.01.2026
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Samarkand set for green and energy-efficient development push in 2026
BUSINESS | 15:37 / 01.01.2026
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Tashkent leads Uzbekistan in education spending by wide margin
SOCIETY | 15:31 / 01.01.2026
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Uzbekistan calls for dialogue and restraint in Russia–Ukraine war
POLITICS | 15:26 / 01.01.2026
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Uzbekistan plans to boost gas production and overtake Turkmenistan by 2030
SOCIETY | 17:45 / 31.12.2025
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Ministry of Justice uncovers mass copyright violations at Uzbek universities
SOCIETY | 17:40 / 31.12.2025
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Islom Abdurahmonov appointed acting chairman of Uzbekhydroenergo
SOCIETY | 16:08 / 31.12.2025
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From gold prices to nuclear power – Uzbekistan’s economy in 2025
SOCIETY | 15:55 / 31.12.2025
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Uzbekistan Airports names busiest domestic and international air routes in 2025
SOCIETY | 15:55 / 31.12.2025