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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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FlyArystan resumes Almaty – Samarkand direct flights
SOCIETY | 19:56 / 08.01.2026
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Household waste collection debts surpass 622 billion UZS
SOCIETY | 19:54 / 08.01.2026
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Uzbekistan ranks among world’s top gold buyers in November
BUSINESS | 17:00 / 08.01.2026
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Propane prices surge in Uzbekistan as exchange sales volumes shrink
SOCIETY | 16:02 / 08.01.2026
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Uzbekistan disburses UZS 1.2 trillion in one-time aid to low-income families
BUSINESS | 16:01 / 08.01.2026
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Authorities promise parks instead of construction on oncology sites in Tashkent
SOCIETY | 15:40 / 08.01.2026
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Temperature inversion to keep air pollution high in Uzbekistan until mid-January
SOCIETY | 15:31 / 08.01.2026
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Quality deviation prompts Telsartan H recall in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 15:20 / 08.01.2026
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Police arrest suspect accused of large-scale APK cyber fraud in Khorezm
SOCIETY | 14:35 / 08.01.2026
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Energy Ministry limits methane filling station operations again
POLITICS | 14:22 / 08.01.2026
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Adverse weather forces several flights to divert to alternate airports
SOCIETY | 14:19 / 08.01.2026
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Uzbekistan U23 defeat Lebanon in Asian Cup opener
SPORT | 13:52 / 08.01.2026