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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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More than 500,000 people penalized for administrative offences in Uzbekistan in 2025
SOCIETY | 14:46
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From coding to public service: How Habibulloh Ismoilov is building an IT ecosystem in Navoi
SOCIETY | 14:30
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B1-level foreign language certificates now qualify applicants for university admissions benefits
SOCIETY | 12:17
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WHO revokes Uzbekistan’s measles-free status amid rising cases
SOCIETY | 11:51
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Corporate income tax emerges as largest source of Uzbekistan’s budget revenue
SOCIETY | 10:43
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Uzbekistan and Turkey sign joint statement, expand strategic partnership framework
POLITICS | 10:38
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Lack of planes limits Uzbekistan Airways’ expansion, carrier says
SOCIETY | 21:02 / 29.01.2026
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Illegal gold mining ring dismantled in Navoi, authorities seize gold and equipment
SOCIETY | 21:00 / 29.01.2026
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BlackRock subsidiary explores investment in Uzbekistan’s oil and gas sector
POLITICS | 17:53 / 29.01.2026
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Per capita incomes rise sharply across Uzbekistan, with notable regional disparities
BUSINESS | 16:24 / 29.01.2026
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U.S. Embassy confirms temporary suspension of immigrant visas for Uzbek citizens
POLITICS | 15:41 / 29.01.2026
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Revised data reveal $700M gap in Uzbekistan’s 2024 gas production figures
BUSINESS | 14:03 / 29.01.2026