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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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Siemens Energy may help electrify Uzbekistan’s gas transportation system
SOCIETY | 17:36
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Mother of five gives birth to quadruplet girls in Kashkadarya
SOCIETY | 16:58
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Tashkent begins restricting electricity payments for residents with unpaid waste collection debts
SOCIETY | 16:43
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Uzbekistan prepares legal foundation for Islamic finance system
SOCIETY | 15:14
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Air pollution reaches dangerous levels in Tashkent and Andijan; authoritiesissue health warning
SOCIETY | 14:38
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Uzbekistan U-17 team to face Panama in final group stage match at World Cup
SPORT | 13:52
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Apple Pay and Google Pay closer to launch in Uzbekistan as government plans to reform personal data law
SOCIETY | 13:50
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Uzbekistan and US in talks to ease visa rules for citizens and businesses – Transport Ministry
TOURISM | 12:53
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Faulty elevators in Tashkent banned from operation amid safety checks
SOCIETY | 12:50
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Competition Committee warns public against misleading supplement advertisements
SOCIETY | 12:08
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Andijan judge sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for fraud
SOCIETY | 12:07
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Mobile phone imports to Uzbekistan rise by 7.4% in January–September
SOCIETY | 11:52