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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 steps up vigilance as Nipah virus spreads in India
SOCIETY | 21:55
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Avalanche risk declared in six regions of Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 19:59
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President Mirziyoyev addresses Olympic Council of Asia, stresses unity through sport
POLITICS | 19:54
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Former imam Odilkhon Ismoilov detained
SOCIETY | 18:34
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Gold prices soar in Uzbekistan, hitting a record UZS 10 million for a 5-gram bar
SOCIETY | 16:14
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Uzbekistan eyes Oppenheimer’s support for IPOs and bond placements
SOCIETY | 14:38
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Central Asia and Russia agree on joint energy cooperation platform
SOCIETY | 14:36
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Uzbek man jailed for holding Tajik citizen captive over $11,000 loan
SOCIETY | 14:33
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How to find your PINFL
SOCIETY | 14:23
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Easy money promises and the risks behind them: How to tell network marketing from a financial pyramid
SOCIETY | 12:29
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Uzbekistan considers life sentences for sexual crimes against children
SOCIETY | 12:27
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Russia boosts gas supplies to Uzbekistan by 30%
SOCIETY | 12:02