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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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Maternal deaths in Uzbekistan drop sharply amid healthcare reforms
SOCIETY | 16:40
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President Mirziyoyev approves creation of major tourist zone on raspberry plantations in Fergana
TOURISM | 16:37
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Supreme Court publishes updated list of banned extremist and terrorist online resources
SOCIETY | 15:48
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Court fines Hududgaz Kashkadarya head for failing to return UZS 2.6 billion to entrepreneur
SOCIETY | 15:03
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Propane prices drop 18 percent after action against alleged market manipulation
SOCIETY | 15:01
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How Much Does It Cost to Attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
SPORT | 14:52
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Uzbekistan tightens penalties for environmental violations and illegal tree cutting
SOCIETY | 14:31
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Uzbekistan’s passport ranks 75th in global index
SOCIETY | 14:15
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Samarkand city set to expand as district boundaries change
TOURISM | 13:58
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Tashkent man fined for landscaping vacant land; authorities comment
SOCIETY | 12:59
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Ministry of Health clarifies rules on dispensing antibiotics by electronic prescription
SOCIETY | 12:56
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Anti-Corruption Agency calls for action against Culture Minister Ozodbek Nazarbekov
SOCIETY | 11:52