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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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Additional flights and train services to be launched during winter holidays
SOCIETY | 19:51
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Uzbekistan introduces 30-day visa-free entry for U.S. citizens from January 1
SOCIETY | 18:34
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Foreign nationals burn Uzbek currency in viral video
SOCIETY | 18:33
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Senate discusses new strategies to curb student criminality
POLITICS | 16:58
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Tax Committee reports 12.1 trillion UZS in violations over eleven months
SOCIETY | 16:46
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Low water levels force cutbacks at Uzbekistan’s major hydropower plants
SOCIETY | 16:44
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Man wanted for serious crime extradited from Poland to Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 14:29
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Central Bank reports steady growth in Uzbekistan’s real estate market in Q3 2025
SOCIETY | 13:52
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Weather disruptions divert five international flights to Samarkand
SOCIETY | 13:32
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Ambulance response times cut threefold after service expansion – Ministry of Health
SOCIETY | 13:11
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Uzbekistan sets UZS 147 trillion output target for textile industry
POLITICS | 12:39
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EDB forecasts 7.4 percent economic growth for Uzbekistan next year
SOCIETY | 12:38