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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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Government to subsidize up to 50% of tuition fees for students from low-income households
SOCIETY | 11:05
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South Korea may halt visa issuance for citizens of Uzbekistan over migration law breaches – Ambassador
POLITICS | 10:21
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Rosatom chief discuss expansion of peaceful nuclear cooperation
POLITICS | 20:40 / 27.01.2026
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New telecom rules allow free tariff changes and extend number deactivation period
SOCIETY | 20:39 / 27.01.2026
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Uzbekistan demands Russia protect rights of its citizens working in RF
POLITICS | 20:36 / 27.01.2026
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Senior tax officials dismissed amid criticism over misconduct and budget violations
POLITICS | 18:53 / 27.01.2026
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President Mirziyoyev urges generational change in law enforcement leadership
POLITICS | 18:23 / 27.01.2026
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Former Deputy Interior Minister detained in major state procurement corruption case
POLITICS | 18:22 / 27.01.2026
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Mass brawls involving Uzbek citizens overseas damage country’s reputation – President
POLITICS | 16:45 / 27.01.2026
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Uzbekistan rolls out AI-backed emergency care to fight heart attacks and strokes
SOCIETY | 15:47 / 27.01.2026
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Former Uzbekneftegaz head Bakhodir Sidikov detained amid corruption investigation
POLITICS | 15:23 / 27.01.2026
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Electricity payment limits imposed on thousands over unpaid waste collection bills
SOCIETY | 14:52 / 27.01.2026