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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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State medical institutions to switch to five-day work week
SOCIETY | 11:13
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Timur Kapadze leaves Uzbekistan national team coaching staff
SPORT | 11:09
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Uzbekistan’s foreign reserves hit historic high of $59.3 billion
BUSINESS | 18:39 / 08.11.2025
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President Mirziyoyev pledges better pay and working conditions for doctors
POLITICS | 17:28 / 08.11.2025
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Bureau of Compulsory Enforcement recovers over UZS 500 billion for property owners in illegal demolition cases across Uzbekistan
SOCIETY | 17:25 / 08.11.2025
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Inflation fears soften, but price pressures stay strong across some regions and sectors
BUSINESS | 17:05 / 08.11.2025
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Number of kindergartens in Uzbekistan surpasses 38,000 as private institutions lead growth
SOCIETY | 14:49 / 08.11.2025
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Khorezm police arrest group stealing money through mobile malware
SOCIETY | 14:16 / 08.11.2025
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Uzbekistan Airways orders eight more Boeing 787-9s, total fleet reaches 22
SOCIETY | 14:14 / 08.11.2025
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FIFA U-17 World Cup: Uzbekistan to face Ireland today
SPORT | 11:50 / 08.11.2025
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Namangan court sentences man for joining Russian army in Ukraine war
SOCIETY | 11:49 / 08.11.2025
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Tashkent removes 14,000 tons of waste as part of citywide clean-up efforts
SOCIETY | 11:40 / 08.11.2025