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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 moves to make urban transport accessible for people with disabilities
SOCIETY | 14:37
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Kazakhstan weighs social media ban for children under 16
POLITICS | 14:13
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Moscow court sentences Uzbek national to life in prison over death of Lieutenant General Kirillov
SOCIETY | 13:01
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Global AI adoption report places Uzbekistan near bottom
TECH | 12:59
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Ex–Andijan deputy governor walks free after sentence revised on appeal
POLITICS | 12:13
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US deports 44 Uzbek nationals on charter flight to Tashkent
SOCIETY | 21:24 / 21.01.2026
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Uzbekistan expands pharmaceutical reforms with price cuts and digital prescriptions
POLITICS | 21:07 / 21.01.2026
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Uzbekistan tightens oversight of AI with penalties for data misuse
SOCIETY | 20:12 / 21.01.2026
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President Mirziyoyev departs for Switzerland to sign US-initiated Peace Council charter
POLITICS | 18:13 / 21.01.2026
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Fraudulently issued online loans to be suspended under new regulation
SOCIETY | 16:51 / 21.01.2026
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Uzhydromet warns of heavy snow and sharp cold snap
SOCIETY | 16:04 / 21.01.2026
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Turkish President receives delegation of Uzbekistan in Ankara
POLITICS | 14:45 / 21.01.2026