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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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Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to pay an official visit to Uzbekistan this week
POLITICS | 14:17
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Uzbekistan aims to reduce inflation to 7 percent in 2026
BUSINESS | 14:01
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Tashkent launches automated master plan compliance check for new buildings
POLITICS | 13:50
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Uzbekistan and UNESCO to deepen partnership following Samarkand conference
POLITICS | 13:48
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Central Asian countries to launch unified digital transport platform under CASCA+ initiative
BUSINESS | 13:31
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Uzbekistan permits minors aged 14–18 to obtain bank cards without parental consent
BUSINESS | 13:26
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Central Bank reports sharp rise in fuel and utility prices in October
BUSINESS | 13:23
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Over 100 businesses suspended in Tashkent for violating air pollution regulations
SOCIETY | 12:37
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President Mirziyoyev holds talks with Utah business delegation on expanding cooperation
POLITICS | 12:35
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Uzbekistan’s cement exports surge, Kyrgyzstan emerges as main buyer
BUSINESS | 11:53
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Uzbekistan revises overtime pay rules as most civil servants report unpaid extra hours
SOCIETY | 18:50 / 12.11.2025
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Site of former Tashkent prison handed to entrepreneur instead of being turned into public park
SOCIETY | 18:20 / 12.11.2025