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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-invested firms in Uzbekistan near 18,000 as Chinese companies lead
SOCIETY | 18:26
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British companies to build waste-processing plant in Tashkent
POLITICS | 17:11
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Pharmaceutical Agency moves to cut inflated prices of thousands of medicines
SOCIETY | 16:22
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Perceived inflation in Uzbekistan drops to lowest level in years
SOCIETY | 15:13
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President Mirziyoyev outlines plan to turn Tashkent into a greener, more livable city
POLITICS | 14:08
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China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway moves forward with financing deal
POLITICS | 13:35
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Turkish company plans to invest $4 billion in Samarkand’s development projects
POLITICS | 12:58
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Uzbekistan increases AI-92 production and imports after phasing out AI-80 gasoline
SOCIETY | 12:55
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Tashkent to introduce park-and-ride system to ease traffic
POLITICS | 11:16
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Public concern grows over oncology hospital closures in Tashkent
SOCIETY | 09:28
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President Mirziyoyev announces $4.5 billion investment drive for Tashkent
POLITICS | 08:47
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Avalanche risk declared in six regions of Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 08:46