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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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Mirziyoyev, Aliyev discuss strengthening practical cooperation between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan
POLITICS | 21:40
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev holds talks with Kyrgyz and Tajik leaders ahead of Central Asia summit
POLITICS | 18:13
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Number of joint ventures and foreign-owned firms in Uzbekistan nearly doubles over five years
BUSINESS | 17:09
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Presidents of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan sign key bilateral agreements
POLITICS | 16:49
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SSS detains public officials in three regions for bribery
SOCIETY | 15:51
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Tokayev praises Mirziyoyev’s role in shaping Central Asia as a region of friendship
POLITICS | 14:32
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Uzbek passenger rejects €120,000 offer from Wizz Air after alleged discrimination case gains global attention
SOCIETY | 14:28
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Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan launch seven joint projects worth $1.2 billion
POLITICS | 13:44
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Uzbekistan U-17 to face Croatia in World Cup Round of 16 today
SPORT | 13:43
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Online personal data now holds official validity in Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 13:18
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Seismic surveys underway as Ustyurt project moves toward multibillion-dollar development
SOCIETY | 13:16
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Belgium to open embassy in Tashkent
SOCIETY | 12:54