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From forgotten to frontline: Does Central Asia really matter now?

Central Asia, which is usually overlooked as a peripheral region in global geopolitics, now come into the spotlight of the European political landscape. The first summit of the five Central Asian states Presidents in the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen,

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Uzbekistan’s doctoral system: Western standards on paper, Soviet legacy in practice

The doctoral education system in Uzbekistan is overly complicated for researchers, and scientific works, dissertations, and articles are losing their value. Scientific advisors lack sufficient knowledge… These were the main theses of a recently published article in a reputable international journal. Kun.uz revisited this pressing issue and discussed it with education experts.

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Surkhandarya farmer dies in custody during questioning in murder investigation

In Surkhandarya, during the investigation into a murder involving a family of three, many local men were taken to the Uzun District Internal Affairs Department (IAD) for questioning.

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Water crisis in Central Asia: Is Uzbekistan at risk due to Taliban's Kushtepa canal?

In the 20th century, states and corporations fiercely competed for oil — the main strategic resource of the industrial age. In the 21st century, however, another, even more valuable resource has taken the forefront: water.

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SOCIETY | 14:29 / 14.03.2025

Temu’s popularity plummets in Uzbekistan following block announcement

For several months, Temu had been the most downloaded app among users in Uzbekistan. However, after Uzbek authorities announced plans to block the marketplace at the beginning of March, its ranking plummeted to 35th place on Google Play and dropped out of the top 50 on the App Store.

12:40 / 28.02.2025

Senator sends inquiry to Preschool and School Education Ministry on child abuse cases in kindergartens

SOCIETY | 12:10 / 28.02.2025

Uzbekistan’s consulate in Istanbul warns citizens against fake U.S. visa promises

POLITICS | 18:42 / 27.02.2025

Uzbekistan's national debt exceeds $40 billion

18:38 / 27.02.2025

Uzbek language exam becomes mandatory for all school graduates

22:30 / 12.02.2025

Uzbekistan wins Gold at Winter Asian Games after 26 years

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“I’ll buy my dad a Benz”: 12-year-old whiz from Tashkent masters English through YouTube, dreams big

SOCIETY | 15:11 / 22.04.2025

Hidden passages and robust design: Unveiling Tashkent Metro’s secrets and safety as a potential shelter

SOCIETY | 20:33 / 21.04.2025

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Strategic partnership, transport corridors, critical minerals and more – Samarkand summit highlights

POLITICS | 19:10 / 09.04.2025

Greenery disappears as road expands: Tree uprooting in Boysun sparks public outcry

SOCIETY | 13:08 / 05.04.2025

Ukraine, Afghanistan, energy, transport corridors, and raw materials – What issues considered in Samarkand summit

POLITICS | 13:05 / 05.04.2025

The story of a student who transformed a container into a learning center in Fergana’s Vodil

SOCIETY | 17:10 / 03.04.2025