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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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Turkey may introduce electronic work visas for citizens of Uzbekistan
POLITICS | 16:54
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Navoi shop charged UZS 2 billion for two peppers after clerk error
SOCIETY | 16:53
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Saida Mirziyoyeva: Uzbek language program at Oxford will bridge Uzbekistan and the world
SOCIETY | 16:48
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Uzbekistan exempts passenger and cargo aircraft from VAT and customs duty
SOCIETY | 16:42
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Tashkent metro's Overground Circle Line opens to passengers
SOCIETY | 16:22
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Competition Committee identifies and eliminates unjustified electricity and gas debts
SOCIETY | 13:45
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Tashkent to host 2029 Asian Youth Games
SPORT | 13:10
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Škoda may launch train assembly plant in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 12:02
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Uzbekistan and Finland expand partnership in trade, education, and green initiatives
POLITICS | 11:47
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Asian Youth Games 2025: Uzbekistan finishes second with 37 gold medals
SPORT | 21:42 / 31.10.2025
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Shadow and informal economy in Uzbekistan rises to 33% of GDP, topping $36 billion
BUSINESS | 19:04 / 31.10.2025
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Banned but paying taxes – TikTok listed among Uzbekistan’s major e-service taxpayers
SOCIETY | 19:03 / 31.10.2025
14:24 / 23.10.2025
Uzbekistan simplifies business visa process for 15 countries
BUSINESS | 14:10 / 23.10.2025
TOURISM | 13:35 / 23.10.2025
The Louvre crown jewels theft: What really happened in Paris?
SOCIETY | 19:45 / 21.10.2025
More and more Uzbek youth in Russia are being forced to fight in Ukraine and dying – will the government finally act?
SOCIETY | 22:09 / 09.10.2025
Experts warn rivalry narratives in Kazakh media harm regional integration
SOCIETY | 13:10 / 30.09.2025
Four Uzbeks deported after Krasnoyarsk concert raid, Foreign Ministry comments
SOCIETY | 16:28 / 25.09.2025
Calls grow for protection of Uzbek youth in Russian prisons pressured to fight in Ukraine
SOCIETY | 18:21 / 20.09.2025
Buyers protest as City Oil apartment project stalls in Tashkent’s Bektemir district
SOCIETY | 13:51 / 13.09.2025
Uzbekistan’s space ambitions: Samarkand bids to host the world’s largest space congress
POLITICS | 11:58 / 14.08.2025
From Taymazov to Mullajonov – doping scandals in Uzbek sport
SPORT | 15:39 / 09.08.2025